Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially launched the National Healing and Apology program in Honiara today. Delivering a powerful speech today Prime Minister apologised publicly to the people of Solomon Islands, saying what happened on the 5th of June 2000 is a direct result of our people…
The Solomon Voices Choir have welcomed the presence of Musical Maestro Mr. Igelese Ete and Fijian Youth Leader, Peter Waqavonovono. The duo is currently in the country to prepare 200 students for the 2016 Solomon Islands High School Choral Festival.
In Sports, the Minister of the Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has officially opened the 2016 Solomon Game tournament this afternoon in Honiara.
The Honiara public must be responsible citizens and help keep the City clean and healthy. The Honiara City Council made the call following major events running in the city in the next two weeks.
A Honiara man has described the National Healing and Apology program as “meaningless”. Francis Lakwasia told SIBC News having a reconciliation now holds no meaning for him as a victim of the past civil unrest. Mr.
The Government’s National Healing and Apology program began at the National Art Gallery in Honiara. The program started with live band performances and music shows from members of the Solomon Islands Music Federation with entertainment promoting and advocating national healing and apology through…
The Public Prosecutions Office will hold an open forum at the auditorium tomorrow. Explaining the forum is Sirepu Ramosaea Principal Officer of the Public Prosecutions.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has confirmed more young people got involved in major incidents in Honiara. In her weekly media conference, Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga urged parents to be responsible and advise their children to refrain from involving in criminal…
The alleged weapon used in the killing of a man from Temotu province at White-river May this year is still missing. The Magistrate Court yesterday heard police are still conducting the investigation and are yet to obtain the weapon allegedly used in the killing.
The Rock Haven Inn in Honiara will soon be the first hotel to use solar energy instead of relying on the electricity supplied by Solomon Power in the country.
Investigators and Prosecutors are currently attending an Anti-Corruption Training Workshop in Honiara. The workshop is attended by 20 personnel from the Financial Intelligence Unit, Central Bank Audit Branch, Ombudsman, Law Reform Commission, Leadership Code Commission, Anti-Corruption Unit of the…
The blood bank at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara needs between 15 to 20 units of blood every day. Director of the Hospital’s Medical Lab, Alfred Dofai told SIBC News, this blood demand is not currently met. Mr. Dofai confirms, all wards in the Hospital need blood for patients every day.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Solomon Islands Red Cross Association will mark World Blood Donor Day in Honiara tomorrow. Secretary General of Red Cross, Joan Zoloveke told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program today, activities are being planned for the commemoration of the event at…
An activity to clean up the Mataniko river is organised by the Environment Ministry tomorrow. The activity is part of celebrations marking World Environment Day, Oceans Day and Coral Triangle Initiative Day organised by the Environment Division of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change,…
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has launched its five-year national plan. President of the Women’s Council, Ella Kauhue told SIBC News in an interview the launching is significant for her organisation.
Construction of a new and bigger morgue for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) is expected to commence this year under a $5 million allocation from the Government’s Development Budget. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Dr. Kaitu’u Tautai Angikimua announced in Parliament.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) is intensively investigating the murder of an adult person at the White River school playing ground over the weekend.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has called on the general public to be always well-mannered and respectful around our overseas visitor. This remainder comes as the Ministry announces the arrival of Cruise Ship, Dawn Princess, this Sunday.
A half-day workshop on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Drawdown 2017 concludes in Honiara today. Organised by the RAMSI Special Coordinator’s Office, its main objective is to inform the media fraternity on issues leading up to the RAMSI Drawdown in June 2017 and the…
The Honiara City Council Betel-nut Control Ordinance 2016 will be tabled in an extra Full Council meeting tomorrow. A statement from HCC media says, after going through several reviews, it will be further debated by the Full Council before it is put to vote and possibly become an ordinance.
