The Hight Court has today ruled that the Civil Case number 244 between Hon. Matthew Wale and the Governor General and others be struck out. Counsel for the Prime Minister and OUR Party have filed an interim application seeking to have the judicial review claim struck out, pursuant to Rule 9.75 of…
A false tsunami warning disseminated to members of the public at midday today has caused great fear and confusion in Honiara. SIBC News today witnessed people running from Honiara coastlines to higher grounds.
The High Court has received a total of twenty nine petition cases as deadline to file election petitions closed at 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. High Court Registry confirmed, petitions were filed against Hon.
The Ministry of health and medical services has launched the new Human papilloma virus in Honiara today in a bid to battle cervical cancer in the country.
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Education Authority will soon ban the sale of all sugary and oily foods from its schools in the country. ACOM Education Secretary, Desmond Waita confirmed, the move was to cut down on the ever increasing trend of non-communicable diseases in the country.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is calling on the Honiara public to respect the rule of law on the outcome of the civil case action between Hon. Mathew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and OUR Party. The civil case number 238 of 2019, will continue at the High Court on a later date.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has yet to receive campaign expenses from candidates who contested the recent National General Elections.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating the death of two people in separate incidents in Honiara over the weekend. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said, the Police Operation Centre received two reports on the deaths during…
The first election petition case following this year’s National General Elections has been filed at the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The Civil Case number 254 of 2019 was filed by Petitioner, Harry Philip who contested the Lau/Mbaelelea constituency seat in last month’s election. Mr.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has extended the proposed ban on harvesting in the country from 30 April to 31 May, 2019. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala had confirmed. He said the Ministry would finalise a Gazette for the extended ban this week.
The High Court has further adjourned the Civil case number 238 of 2019 between Hon. Matthew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to 17 May 2019. The case was listed for mention and direction before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. In court today, Hon.
The Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) has expressed disappointment over non-factual information carried by the local print media over the misrepresentation of salaries of Members of Parliament this week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns, any person found guilty of using threats can be charged under the country’s Penal Code. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner for Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said following their intelligence gathering, they are concerned that certain individuals…
Police commissioner Matthew Varley refuted claims that there were loss of lives during the rioting events on Wednesday. This was also in response to claims that a civilian died on Wednesday night as a result of the rioting, which was mainly circulated through social media. Mr.
The High Court has adjourned the case on the legality of Manasseh Sogavare’s candidate for Prime Minister to Thursday next week. The case appeared for mention before Deputy Chief Justice Francis Mwanesalua at the High Court this morning. In Court today, Tim Mathews from Brisbane representing Hon.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are ontop of the current security situation in Honiara, and the situation is now under control Commissioner Varley said, RSIPF have been busy last night responding to continuing isolated pockets of disturbances particularly around East Honiara to Henderson…
The member of parliament for East Malaita and one of the country’s prominent politician has called for calmness and peace after yesterday’s events after the Prime Minister’s election. Hon.
Solomon Islands has a new Prime Minister-elect and he is Honourable Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. Mr. Sogavare was elected in a secret ballot presided over by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Dr. Frank Ofagioro Kabui at Parliament House this morning.
Police are monitoring online and social media postings ahead of the election of the country’s Prime Minister next week. Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Matthew Varley warned people not to post any statement online that might incite unlawful conduct.
The Government House has received two candidates for the Prime Minister’s post after the closure of nomination at 4pm this evening. It confirms, the two candidate for the post are Manasseh Damukana Sogavare Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) and Mathew Wale for the Solomon…
