Better preparing Solomon Islanders for future disasters and building resilience, is an important part of recovery planning, the government has recognised.
A five days workshop on Fisheries management ends successfully in Rara, East Are’are. The workshop aims to provide fisheries officers with basic marine fisheries management skills in East and West Are’are.
People with special needs in the country commend Members of Parliament for their supportive comments in last week’s Parliament meeting. A member of the community Rose Simbe says listening live on SIBC to MPs deliberating on support for people with special needs instill so much joy. Ms.
Ministry of Finance and Treasury warns suppliers, contractors and service providers undertaking contractual obligations with the Government to comply with the 2013 procurement rules or risk non-payment for their services.
More than 300 tonnes of rice were being dispatched for distribution to communities around Malaita Province affected by Tropical cyclone Pam. The relief supplies were provided by the Solomon Islands’ Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) for Provinces affected by Cyclone…
Public Servants’ General Orders (GO) has become a subject of discussion in parliament when Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, questioned which version is the legal one.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources has said the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 is about managing the country’s fisheries resources for a better future.
A cruise boat carrying 2,000 passengers will arrive early tomorrow morning in Honiara. Marketing Manager of the Solomon Islands Visitor’s Bureau Freda Unusi says the boat “Sun Princess”, will spend the whole day tomorrow berthing outside Honiara.
The Sumitomo Metal Mining Limited (SMM) strives to continue promoting sustainable co-existence with the society by respecting the needs of the local communities in which they operate.
Permanent Secretary of Finance and Treasury, Fred Fakarii said State-Owned Enterprise delivers vital services to the people and the economy. Mr Fakarii was speaking to open the12th State-Owned Enterprise Forum at the Heritage Park Hotel yesterday.
Solomon Islands is expecting a drier season as the chances of El Nino occurring during the year have increased. Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, Lloyd Tahani confirmed to SIBC News yesterday. In an exclusive interview, Mr.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed the need for further enrichment of Solomon Islands’ relationship with the Republic of China, Taiwan. This was articulated when the Prime Minister received the Ambassador of the Republic of China His Excellency Victor Te-sun Yu and Rear Admiral Yu-Pin…
The Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa has expressed disappointment in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for not budgeting for climate change adaptation this year.
Solomon Islands and the Republic of China-Taiwan have both made another pledge to continue to strengthen their bilateral partnership. The two countries made the pledges yesterday aboard the visiting Taiwanese Navy squadron during a ceremony to welcome the Taiwanese Naval officers yesterday.
Police have arrested a male suspect at Mbabanikira at Guadalcanal’s Weather Coast in relation to the rape of a disabled young woman. The rape happened over the weekend. The accused in his 20’s was arrested at his home village in Mbabanikira and is now in custody in Honiara.
Former Premier of Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke has again called on the central government to recognise the rights of original landowners of Honiara Land, saying the Government’s recognition of their rights is important.
A four-day youth market opens today at the Art Gallery, Honiara. The Youth market showcases local food and culture with the theme “Back to our Roots.” Youth Market Officer Gino Oti says the theme is chosen from the Democratic Coalition for Change’s (DCC) policy to help promote local food and…
Community leaders in Malaita province have been urged to set up proper community disaster committees to be responsible for community disaster management. Malaita Provincial Disaster officer, Pearson Simi told SIBC’s Malu’u stringer Lensley Kwaimani.
A wanted murder suspect at Duidui in the Weather Coast has surrendered over the weekend. A police report reveals the wanted suspect decided to surrender himself to police after several negotiations amongst police, community leaders and family members of the suspect.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will soon open its new police station at the Malaita provincial capital, Auki. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms.
