The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has today launched the inaugural Agriculture Show and World Food Day 2014. The week-long program will begin on October 17 and was launched by the Permanent Secretary Jimmy Saelea.
Over 30 school teachers have received inaugural gold medal awards in recognition of their long service and dedication to the teaching profession. The Gold Medal Awards are an initiative of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) and were awarded to teachers during World Teachers…
The Honiara City Council says the food industry is growing and improving its safety is important in Honiara. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu told a radio talk show today, ensuring food hygiene will eliminate food safety issues, including illnesses related to food.
The country commemorates World Teacher’s day today. The celebration has been shifted forward because the actual day falls on Sunday 5th October. Solomon Islands National Teacher’s Association SINTA General Secretary, Samson Faisi told SIBC, World Teacher’s Day is an event to recognise teachers for…
Women in Navola village, Guadalcanal yesterday commemorated the International Day of Peace – an event which falls annually on September 21. Vois Blo Mere Solomon Programme Officer Lisa Horiwapu, who attended the event, told SIBC News the event was commemorated with a peace vigil, and presentations.
Access to drugs, illegal alcohol and stress due to some issues in life can cause mental health problems in the country, says the Under Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Aseri Yalangono.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today celebrated World Tooth brushing Day with tooth brushing activities and awareness talks in schools in Honiara, and with an official launch of the event this morning.
Youths in the country will join hands with youths from around the world to celebrate the International Youth Day which falls annually on 12 August. Speaking to SIBC News, Youth Development Officer for the Women, Youth and Sports Division of the Honiara City Council Mary Tuhaika says the day will be…
Patron of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coast Watchers Memorial Trust Board, Milner Tozaka says the events of the second world war in 1942 has shaped Solomon Islands into what it is today.
The British High Commission in Solomon Islands has officially marked the 2014 Girl Summit event in Honiara, and has called on Solomon Islands to show solidarity and support to issues the UK is facing.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo conveys his congratulations to the Government and people of France on their National Day- celebrated on July 14 each year. In a statement to the French nationals residing in the country, Mr Lilo says he extends his warmest greetings to them on this day.
Economic Ministers of the Pacific Islands Forum will gather for the 18th Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, FEMM in Solomon Islands this week. Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, PIFS, Tuiloma Neroni Slade says this year’s FEMM will deliberate on policy options to Strengthen…
The Minister for Health and Medical Services Charles Sigoto has told an Israeli delegation in Geneva that Solomon Islands and Israel must revive the initiative to bring Israeli doctors to Solomon Islands.
Blackbirding is an important part of Solomon Islands history says the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Samuel Manetoali. Speaking yesterday to launch the Australian South Sea Islanders Exhibition in Honiara, Minister Manetoali said some Solomon Islanders may have had grandfathers who were taken to…
Minister for Culture and Tourism, Samuel Manetoali has officially launched the Australian South Sea Islanders exhibition project at the National Art Gallery in Honiara.
The Solomon Islands National Museum is celebrating International Museum Day, IMD, today. This year’s International Museum Day program will run from today to 18 May 2014 to mark this annual event which is normally celebrated on 18 May by thousands of museums across the world.
The Media Association of Solomon Islands, MASI, over the weekend commemorated Media Freedom Day. Speaking during the official ceremony, Minister of Education and Human Resources Dick Ha’amori congratulate and acknowledge all media organizations in the country for providing much needed information…
The European Union celebrates its Annual E-U Day this week. In Europe, the celebrations mark peace and unity in Europe, and commemorates the anniversary of the 1950 historical ‘Schuman Declaration’ by French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman.
Each year on 25 April, Australians and New Zealanders gather to remember the servicemen and women who have served their nation in times of war, in conflicts or peacekeeping operations.
The South Seas Evangelical Church Education Director, Joash Manepuri has said there is so much treasure in our local languages that needs to exploration. Mr Manepuri made the statement while speaking at the International Mother Language Day marked in Honiara last week.
