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Elections
Election day set for April 3rd
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission office has confirmed April 3rd as the official Election day for the upcoming National General Elections. Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala made the confirmation this afternoon following an earlier proclamation by the Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro…
5 Feb 2019
Elections
15 parties vying for election
The Political Parties Commission, PPC, has confirmed a total of fifteen political parties have been registered to contest the National General Elections next month. Registrar of the Political Parties Commission, Nairy Alamu confirmed in a recent radio talk-back show on the National Broadcaster.
4 Feb 2019
Laws
Cocaine awaits test
The destruction of the 500 kilograms of cocaine seized in Honiara in September last year is awaiting forensic drug examination in Australia. Samples were sent to Australia for forensic examination by the Australian Federal Police to determine the exact purity of the substances towards the end of…
4 Feb 2019
People
MID and JICA sign Honiara Transport Master Plan
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development, MID, has signed a transport master plan for Honiara with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA. Called the Honiara Transport Master Plan, it will positively pave a direction on improving the Honiara road connectivity and traffic flow as the…
30 Jan 2019
Government
Mua’s trial adjourned, key witness sick
A key witness in the prosecution case against the former MP for Savo/Russell Dickson Mua was absent, forcing the Court to adjourn to Wednesday. Albert Wong is the Managing Director of Oceanic Marine Equipment PTY Limited, supplier of the boats and engines Mr Mua distributed to his constituents.
28 Jan 2019
Corruption
Dirty lobbying looms : MP
The next group of national leaders vying to take the country forward must watch out against “dirty lobbying tactics”, says a former Member of the recent tenth Parliament.
28 Jan 2019
Australia
New wharf for new patrol boats
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Marine Division is proposing an upgrade of the Aola base at Point Cruz to cater for the new incoming patrol boats. The RSIPF’s Marine Divisions is expected to receive the first of the two patrol boats later this year.
26 Jan 2019
Government
DAP launch manifesto
The Democratic Alliance Party manifesto launched yesterday clearly sets out DAP’s roles and responsibilities if voted in, to govern the country after the 2019 National General Election.
23 Jan 2019
Government
Govt prioritizes tourism: Hou
The caretaker Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela today opened the 2019 Tourism In Focus at Coral Sea Resort in Honiara. Led by the Tourism Solomons, Solomon Airlines and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the event gathered local tourism operators, government officials and other organizations to discuss…
18 Jan 2019
Education
Exam results released
The first batch of exam results have been officially released, beginning with Forms three and five today. Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare signed the official release.
11 Jan 2019
Police
Search for deceased Russian tourist’s family on
Police yesterday buried the body of Russian who died a couple of months ago and was kept at the national referral hospital morgue. Police say the man visited the country six months ago and died on the 25th of September and remained at the NRH Morgue since. The identity of the man is still unknown
28 Dec 2018
Laws
19 year old arrested for Capital Park armed robbery
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect in relation to the armed robbery at Capital Park, East of Honiara yesterday.
23 Dec 2018
Laws
Carols reveal disturbing trend
A disturbing trend of weapon concealment has emerged at the Carols in the Islands event held in Honiara last weekend. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said while there was a well-behaved crowd at the Carols, Police have confiscated a number of kitchen knives and screw drivers when they conducted…
21 Dec 2018
People
Honiara tops HIV statistics
Honiara tops the list of people currently living with HIV, according to the Sexually Transmitted Infections Department of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. There are six people recorded in Honiara. Western Province is second with three people, followed by Guadalcanal with two.
19 Dec 2018
China
Chinese Association speaks out against prostitution ring
The Solomon Islands Chinese Association, SICA, has spoken out against the Asian prostitution ring reportedly thriving in Honiara. Investigative documents obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved were practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which…
18 Dec 2018
Government
North-West Guadalcanal MP hands over Rural Farmer’s market
More than 1000 women from North-West Guadalcanal and the Honiara public will benefit from the West Guadalcanal Rural Farmer’s market when it officially opens soon.
16 Dec 2018
Government
Varley confirms Asian prostitution ring in Honiara
Police are aware of the Asian Prostitution Ring reportedly thriving in Honiara, says Police Commissioner Matthew Varley. Investigative information obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved are practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which is…
13 Dec 2018
Business
Asian prostitution ring thriving in Honiara
Evidence has surfaced that an Asian prostitution ring is thriving in Honiara. Prostitution-related activities such as soliciting and brothel keeping are prohibited under the country’s laws.
10 Dec 2018
Corruption
Anti- Corruption act officially launched
The government in collaboration with civil society groups and donor partners today officially launched the much anticipated Anti- Corruption Act 2018 , and the ‘Whistleblowers Protection Act 2018’ in Honiara.
10 Dec 2018
Aviation
International Airport upgrade project to begin next year
The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Shigeru Toyama has announced the Honiara International Airport upgrading project will begin February next year. Ambassador Toyama announced during last week’s celebration to mark the 85th birthday of Japan’s Emperor.
9 Dec 2018