A training focusing on Primary Prevention of Violence Against Girls and Women began in Honiara today. The training was organised by UN Women Solomon Islands as part of a capacity building and prevention support under the Pacific Regional Ending Violence Against Women Facility Fund for Grantee, and…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has proposed to enforce a new waste segregation system for all residential areas within the Honiara City boundary. The new waste segregation system is designed to effectively manage different types of household waste produced in the city.
American gospel reggae artist of all-time, Christafari will perform live in Honiara on 28 October this year. Tour details posted online via REVERBNATION.com says the band will perform live at the Rove police field, West Honiara. It says gates will open at 2 pm while the band will perform at 5.30pm.
Two nutritional training courses have successfully ended in Honiara over the weekend. Called the “Nutrition Training on Children’s Health” and Seed-Teacher Training for Diabetic Care”, the courses were conducted by a visiting team of four medical experts from the Taiwan Kaohsiung Medical University…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over two sets of brand new computers to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Youth hub last Wednesday.
Chairman of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division, Charles Aiwosuga has urged the public to help keep Honiara clean asthe 8th Premiers Conference for this year draws closer. The Premier’s Conference will be co-hosted by HCC and Guadalcanal Province in October.
A two-days free cooking class for young entrepreneurs has concluded successfully at the National Museum grounds this week. Youth at Work Youth Market officer Linda Rande said the training has helped young entrepreneurs who will have food stalls at the upcoming Youth Market this month.
A huge crowd has turned up at the Australian High Commission’s annual film festival at the Art Gallery on Wednesday night. A statement from the Australian High Commission office in Honiara said the event featured the popular Australian Movie, ‘Paper Planes.’ Acting Australian High Commissioner, Dr.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has successfully installed over 20 waste bins within the city. HCC Deputy Clerk Fred Warereau told SIBC News this is part of the Council’s new waste management system. He says this is vital to effectively manage waste in the city.
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirms the Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament will kick off Thursday next week. A statement from the federation says registration is now open for interested teams and clubs to participate in the two weeks tournament.
People who depend on rainwater in the country are urged to start rationing their water due to the low rainfall currently experienced as the El Nino season continues. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC News it is likely there will be low rainfall, impacting parts of the country.
The Honiara City Council Youth Division today joined other UN member countries to celebrate International Youth Day which falls annually on 12 August. Speaking at the celebration today Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Jimson Tananganda says it is important in government…
The extension of the Rapid Employment Project (REP) will see more project implementation in Honiara. The World Bank recently approved an additional $1.5 million grant to extend REP in Solomon Islands to December 2016.
A week-long regional Health Forum is underway in Honiara. Conducted by the World Vision at the Mendana Hotel, the Forum brings together participants from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands.
The cold temperature currently experienced in the country is influenced by cold air from Australia and New Zealand, blown over to Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island Countries by the south-easterly trade winds.
The Youth Market is organising an A cappella singing competition this month. It is encouraging youth groups from communities, church organisations or school groups to participate and showcase their skills.
The Solomon Islands Government will appoint a Special Envoy on West Papua and seek West Papua’s admission to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (SPC).
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Board of Trustees and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Milner Tozaka has announced, a war museum and research centre is being planned to be built at the National University.
The United States of America and Solomon Islands today commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the landing of the US Marines and the Battle of Guadalcanal on August 7th, 1942. The commemoration began with a ceremony marking the landing of theUnited States marines on Guadalcanal.
The Chief Health Inspector for Food Safety under the Environmental Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Services Ethel Mapolu has urged members of the public to always consult their division regarding any issues relating to food safety before going public in the media.
