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Government
Hospital relocation in doubt.
Cuts to the development budget of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has cast clouds of doubt over the relocation of the National Referral Hospital to the proposed new site at Gilbert Camp in East Honiara. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr.
8 May 2018
Environment
Solomon Islands ready to introduce plastic ban : PM Houenipwela
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela says Solomon Islands is ready to introduce a ban against plastics. Prime Minister Houenipwela met with His Royal Highness, Prince Charles on his recent trip to London where the two spoke about the Commonwealth Blue Charter, the Queen’s Canopy project and the…
3 May 2018
Government
No turning back for 2023 Pacific Games preparation: PM Houenipwela.
The Solomon Islands government today signed a milestone memorandum of understanding with various stakeholders in preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games.
30 Apr 2018
SIFF
Marist FC bows out in OFC semis after 1-0 defeat
Marist FC are out of the OFC champions league after a 1-0 defeat to Fijian champions, Lautoka FC at Lawson Tama today. In a tough encounter in front of a packed Lawson Tama crowd, Marist had more chances in the first half but failed to convert into points. Both teams went to half time nill
29 Apr 2018
Consumer Affairs/Price Control
HCC enforces zero tolerance policy on expired goods, foreign labels
The Honiara City Council Health Inspection Division is taking a strict approach to expired goods and foodstuffs labelled in a foreign language. HCC Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu said city council law enforcement officers, health inspectors and officers from the Consumer Affairs Department…
17 Apr 2018
Honiara City Council
HCC cracks down on short bus routes, tinted glass
The Honiara City Council yesterday started revoking business licences from owners of public buses that operate on short routes or have heavily tinted windows.
4 Apr 2018
Healthcare
More Honiara health clinics set to open late
The Honiara City Council is planning to introduce late-night service at additional clinics in the city. The city council launched extended hours at the Kukum clinic last month, and according to officials, operations are running smoothly. The clinic now opens from 8am to 10:30pm.
21 Mar 2018
Solomon Islands
Vehicle breaks down on new Mataniko Bridge
A vehicle conked out this morning on the Mataniko Bridge in Honiara — likely the first breakdown on the new bridge. Traffic came to a standstill until the vehicle was moved.
16 Mar 2018
Police
Careless driving cases increase in Honiara
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Traffic Department recorded an increase in traffic incidents related to careless driving in Honiara recently. Twelve cases were recorded during police traffic checks last week, which is an increase of five cases from the previous round of checks.
16 Mar 2018
Honiara City Council
HCC to revoke 40 public bus business licences
Owners of about 40 buses that failed to follow routes designated by the Honiara City Council’s public bus ordinance will lose their business licences. Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua said the city council will revoke the licences at the end of the month, which marks the end of the first quarter since…
9 Mar 2018
Market
Honiara Central Market introduces early closing time
The main entrance to the Honiara Central Market will now close at 6pm. Honiara City Council Communications said closing at 6pm will give workers time to clean the market and allow market officers to complete their tasks earlier.
7 Mar 2018
Top Headlines
Fed up with floods, White River residents call for better drains
Residents of White River in West Honiara blame the poor drainage system in the area for serious flooding during the heavy rain last week, and they are calling for the construction of a new system to fix the problem.
6 Mar 2018
Honiara City Council
HCC identifies site for new 15-storey headquarters
The Honiara City Council is moving forward with plans for a new 15-storey building that will serve as its headquarters. Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua said the city council located a site for the building next to its current office in Honiara.
5 Mar 2018
Top Headlines
Honiara roads left in a mess — again
Honiara residents awoke to bright sunshine this morning after heavy rain and flooding yesterday, but a mess of rubbish, plants and mud covered the city’s main roads. Potholes fixed last week were exposed again and posed a risk for vehicles.
2 Mar 2018
Guadalcanal Province
Heavy rain causes roads, drains to flood in Honiara
The capital, Honiara, and village communities on the north coast of Guadalcanal are experiencing heavy continuous rain that started early this morning. This caused stormwater drains, creeks and roads to be flooded by water coming off high ground trying to find its way to the sea.
1 Mar 2018
Guadalcanal Province
Above normal rainfall predicted for March and May
Above normal rainfall is predicted for most parts of Solomon Islands for the period from March to May 2018 except for Auki in the central region and Munda in the western region which offers no rainfall guidance.
28 Feb 2018
Police
Businessman hospitalised after failed robbery attack.
Well known businessman, John Lee, owner of Lee Kwok Quen was left injured when an armed man allegedly attacked him with a knife this morning during a failed robbery attack at Point Cruz. It was alleged that the man was armed with a knife and attempted to snatch a bag of money from Mr.
28 Feb 2018
SIFF
10-man Marist holds on to crucial draw.
Marist had to grip on to a crucial 1 all draw against a tough AS Magenta side at Lawson Tama Stadium today to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. The local side got off to a flying start by pressing hard early into the game, and it finally paid off in the 5th minute through a
27 Feb 2018
Government
PM denies plans to terminate cabinet ministers, slams rumors
Prime Minister Rick Hou denies plans to terminate five of his cabinet ministers. The Prime Minister issued this statement following a front-page article by Alfred Sasako in the Island Sun yesterday, claiming that the Prime Minister could be dismissing five senior ministers in his Cabinet.
27 Feb 2018
SIFF
Marist confident ahead of crucial AS Magenta clash
Marist FC Coach Jerry Allen has expressed confidence ahead of their crucial match against New Caledonia’s AS Magenta today. Coach Allen said he expects a tough encounter but his team would be aiming to get a win and 3 points. He said the team would be working on a few tactical changes from the
27 Feb 2018