The Honiara City Council says a study on waste management has indicated, the rate of degradable rubbish being thrown away within Honiara city is very alarming. Council’s Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu made this announcement during a talk-back show on the National Radio today.
The measles outbreak in the country has now claimed three lives, since the outbreak was announced in July this year. This was revealed in a radio talk back show today by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
An information stakeholders meeting on the Honiara Town Boundary was held yesterday in Honiara between the National Government and its stakeholders. The one day meeting was to discuss issues surrounding the Honiara Town Boundary.
The Honiara City Council has established eight measles vaccination sites and started visiting schools this week – all in efforts to stop any further spread of measles in the capital. As of last Sunday, the number of clinical cases of measles in Honiara alone rose to over 400.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says, its up-scaling the age range of persons affected with Measles to 30 years is purposely to contain the viral infection. This was confirmed in a radio talk-back show on Measles through the National Broadcaster SIBC yesterday.
A concerned citizen, Mr Charles Katu is calling on the Honiara City Council (HCC) to build proper public toilet facilities in Honiara City. Speaking to SIBC News Mr Katu said this is a serious concern as the current unavailability of such facilities can create high health risk to Honiara citizens.
The Honiara City Council has joined hands with social networking group the Forum Solomon Islands International, FSII, to address youth problems in Honiara. This came after a meeting was held between HCC Heads of Divisions and FSII in Honiara yesterday.
Youths in the country will join hands with youths from around the world to celebrate the International Youth Day which falls annually on 12 August. Speaking to SIBC News, Youth Development Officer for the Women, Youth and Sports Division of the Honiara City Council Mary Tuhaika says the day will be…
Registered voters in the Central Honiara Constituency can now begin to check their names in the Provisional List. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission this week announced that most constituencies in Honiara and the provinces can now access their lists as of yesterday.
Forum Solomon Islands International has vowed to join other stakeholders to fight street problems in the capital. In a statement, the FSII says it will form a joint task force with other key stakeholders to fight illegal activities in Honiara.
Clerk to the Honiara City Council, Charles Kelly says he will remain with the council as his newly announced posts overseas are only voluntary. Mr Kelly, who is President of the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association, has been elected into the Regional Executive Committee for East and South…
Honiara now has a Gender Based Violence Clinic and Referral Center to help victims of violence. Speaking today at the launching of the “Seif Ples” Clinic, City Mayor Andrew Mua says the Clinic will also help prevent violence against women and children.
The Central Market in Honiara must be upgraded to model a health marketplace, says the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Lester Ross. Dr Ross made the statement during the launch of the Healthy Central Market project this week.
The Honiara City Council has officially launched a new law and a ‘Healthy Central Market’ Project to declare the main market as free from tobacco, betel nut and alcohol. The new law prohibits the sale and consumption of tobacco products, betel nut and alcohol at the market.
The Honiara City Mayor, Andrew Mua says the Honiara City Council, HCC, has proactively addressed a number of issues fundamental to Honiara’s fast growing population. Lord Mayor Mua made this statement during his official speech in this week’s Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The Honiara City Mayor, Councillor Andrew Mua says Honiara City has been at the forefront of a remarkable transformation since Solomon Islands attained self-government 36 years ago.
The Honiara City Council has put a halt order on occupying the controversial Sol Plaza at Town Ground in Honiara. The issue was discussed today during the City Council’s talk back show on its Town and Country Planning Act and Building Ordinance.
The Honiara City Council has begun its advocacy program via its recently launched Communications Bureau, with an extensive talk back shows on ‘Building Ordinance’ today.
A market vendor in North Guadalcanal Miss Georgina Misu is concerned over the increasing cost of reef fish at Honiara Central Market. North Guadalcanal stringer Daddley Gani reports Miss Misu as saying this happens as certain individuals in Honiara buy the fish in bulk and resale them at higher…
The Honiara City Council, HCC, has made clarifications following criticisms raised against the re-opening of the Sol Plaza at Town Ground in Honiara. A spokesman from the Council told SIBC News that the building was never declared a failed building.
