Locally-owned fuel depot, the ‘Didao Refueling Station’ in Honiara will upgrade its services tomorrow by launching a new pumping system to replace the old pump systems they are using.
A Honiara resident Alfred Karuheu has expressed concerns over the selling of expired goods in Asian-owned shops within Honiara City. Mr. Karuheu revealed, he bought a packet of biscuit at a shop opposite the Rove Seaview and realized it had expired few months ago.
The Law Enforcement Division of the Honiara City Council (HCC) will conduct a major traffic check on public vehicles operating in the City. Chair of the Division, Charles Aiwosuga confirmed told SIBC News the vehicle check is to ensure that business licenses are collected and in turn used to better…
Our Telekom has opened its newest phone shop in Honiara, located upstairs of the newly opened Central Plaza close to the Central Market. Speaking at the opening today, Our Telekom’s Chief Executive Officer Loyley Ngira says the Central Plaza phone shop offers all services that are also provided in…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed the current diarrhoea outbreak in the country is caused by a ‘rotavirus.’ Under Secretary for Health Improvement, Dr Chris Becha confirmed this in a recent media conference.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (NCW) has called on the Honiara City Council (HCC) to immediately remove all waste at the Honiara Central Market.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey has offered 225 plots of Fixed Term Estates (FTE) at April Ridge. April Ridge located behind Naha, East Honiara, was allocated by the Gordon Darcy Lilo-led Government for people displaced by the April floods in 2014.
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has strongly condemned the development of seafronts and high water marks within the Honiara City without approval from the authority and tribal landowners.
The National Medical Store confirms a 100 percent availability of medicines for the current diarrhoea outbreak in the country. National Medical Store Manager Willie Horoto told SIBC News today the store is well stocked with Oral Dehydration salt and Zinc Sulphate tablets to manage the current…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully raided and confiscated thousands of litres of Kwaso and dozens of Marijuana plants over the weekend at Taba’a settlement, in Honiara’s outskirts.
The Honiara City Council’s (HCC) Law Enforcement Division has thanked the general public of Honiara for a peaceful festive season. Chair of HCC’s Law Enforcement, Charles Aiwosuga told SIBC News today while they are generally pleased with the public, people are reminded to keep Honiara City clean…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with the Honiara City Council Health Division have received positive responses from members of the public regarding their mass immunisation awareness program last week.
The Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT) has launched a drama group in Honiara this week. The group aims to eliminate the very poor attitude of littering in Honiara. The launching begun with an energetic performance from the group, showing how they will send the message across to the audience.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has lost one of its Council members this week. He was Hon. Jack Maeli Igi, the Council Member for Vuhokesa ward. A statement from the Council said the late Igi’s loss left the Mayor, Councilors, Clerk, Management and staff of the Council with profound sadness.
The High Court has again adjourned hearing the case of the country’s former Auditor General Edward Ronia. His case was listed for a hearing Wednesday this week, but it was adjourned by his lawyer. The case has been listed for mention instead for 3rd December.
Members of the Honiara general public have raised concerns this week over the allege importation of “Bompie,” a foreign drink believed to be imported from Nigeria which was alleged to be poisonous.
The National-based survey on Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) is progressing well. The survey is to collect data on Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene practices as to how people access water in rural communities.
Well known Solomon Islands Businessman and owner of the Pacific Casino properties, Patrick Leong has died early this morning. A post on the Forum Solomon Islands (FSII) page by its Chief Executive Officers, Benjamin Afuga confirmed Mr Leong passed away at his home in Honiara.
An internationally renowned Dermatology Specialist, Associate Professor Anthony Hall of Australia has visited the National Referral Hospital this week. Medical Superintendent of National Referral Hospital Doctor Runnie Jagilly confirmed Professor Hall’s visit to SIBC News today.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has officially launched a first ever Agriculture Policy Bank in Honiara today. A statement from the Ministry said the Policy Bank is an electronic library of policy documents and related technical information that can be freely accessed online by the…
