The National Government through its Ministry of Environment is closely monitoring the de-watering process at the Gold Ridge Mine Tailings Dam which began Tuesday this week.
Consultations on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands for students and academics living abroad has begun for students at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby, Monday this week.
At least two police officers were injured and four vehicles were damaged during two major incidents involving rock throwing on police vehicles over the Easter weekend. The two incident occurred at Borderline area and Karaina settlement at White River.
Temotu Provincial Government has condemned the recent arrangement between the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Landowners of Nende Island, allowing an Australian Mining Company, AU Capital Mining Ltd to mine the island.
The former Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines Mr. Joseph Anea questions the Civil Aviation’s silence over SIPA’s strategic reforms which include seaplane transport services. Mr. Anea say’s under the old Aviation legislation, seaplane transport services are sketchy.
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 is expected to be launched next Friday. The Family Protection Act provides, Police Safety Notices, Protection Orders, Offences, Duties of service providers including counselling, awareness and prevention programs.
The Prime Minister’s Office has decided to retract a media statement regarding the Court of Appeal’s decision between Axiom KB Ltd and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) Ltd.
The Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka has applied to halt judicial proceedings against him. The High Court will hear his application Tuesday next week. Mr. Shanel’s application for stay is based on the grounds that the investigation on his case wasn’t procedural.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner is reminding drivers and passengers of travelling vehicles to wear seat belts. Commissioner Frank Prendagast says wearing seatbelts could help prevent fatal accidents.
Ruling on the legal suit challenging the 2015 Parliamentary Entitlements Commission Amendment Regulation is still pending at the High Court. High Court Registrar Myonnie Samani confirms to SIBC News.
The coordinator of the Sycamore Tree thinks an alternative to the country’s local justice system could be “restorative Justice.” Simon Mani, has been coordinating the voluntary organisation for more than 10 years, and thinks the local Justice system is focusing only on perpetrators and not on…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have reported that 85 percent of forest here are illegally used. This revelation was made in yesterday’s International Day of Forest activities.
The Honiara short bus routes will need an amendment to the current Transport Act to cater for its implementation, says Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Henry Murray. Mr.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey has urged the general public to report any of its officers who may have engaged or linked to any corrupt land related practices in the Ministry.
The Court of Appeal has quashed the decision of the Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification in April 2011, to issue a letter of intent to Axiom KB Limited for a prospecting licence.
Chicken Layer farmers in the country are concerned chicken feed are short in supply and soon egg supplies will run out. Unhappy Poultry farmers blame the Solomon Islands Ports Authority for failing to release chicken feed currently held up on the cargo boat ‘SOPRANO’ floating outside Point Cruz…
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is in the process of drafting a new National Shipping Bill. SIMSA Director, Captain Tim Harris confirms to SIBC News. Mr Harris says, the new Shipping Bill and its regulation will be in conformity with each other.
The Guadalcanal Provincial Revenue Division is this week monitoring all public transport operating within its boundaries. Guadalcanal Provincial Revenue and Licensee Officer Mr. Terry Vekea says this is to patch up revenue gaps from the public transport business licence.
No arrests have been made so far in relation to the arson incident at Ro’one village in South Malaita last week. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Auki, Alfred Uiga confirms, people in the community are reluctant to assist the police.
Police will act to protect the country’s cultural heritage whenever there is a discovery of shipwrecks or related issues, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Mr.
