The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a Tropical Disturbance Watch advice for all provinces and islands in the country as of half past seven this morning.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the country needs to go back to the basics and establish whether its key basic activities are functioning to the level required to move the economy forward. Speaking to local journalists in a Budget Reporting workshop held in Honiara over the weekend, Mr.
Public Servants in Makira Ulawa Province were unable to withdraw their fortnight salaries from the Bank South Pacific (BSP) agent in Kirakira last week.
The Parliamentary Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has questioned the Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s foreign policy on West Papua’s issue of self-determination.
Four Solomon Islands women have graduated from the Peacebuilding and Leadership Program of the US-based Memonite Eastern University. Veronica Maebiru, Joycelyn Manakako, Rose Wate and Georgia Clarinda Molia undertook studies at the University over the past two years and graduated at an in-country…
Bmobile Vodafone has launched it’s uni-500 premium corporate plan service. The newly launched service is a prepaid unlimited call and SMS bundle with low phone bills, unlimited calls nationwide for a standard fee.
A church leader from Central Islands Province has called on Tulagi Police to address dynamite fishing in the Province. Lillian Keru of Tulagi, today reports, the church leader who requested anonymity made the call as dynamite fishing is poisonous and destroys marine life.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services says the current monsoon trough might form a cyclone next week. The Met office has issued a nationwide heavy rain warning due to the trough which lies over the Solomon Islands linking to a weak low located North East of Temotu province.
A local farmer has questioned the progress of the issue regarding legally acquired firearms destroyed during the Ethnic tension period. Stephen Pita, a North Malaita farmer says before his legally bought rifle was destroyed in 2003, he had received threats from the Regional Assistance Mission to…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recorded 85 family violence related cases from January to February this year. Family Violence Coordinator Daisy Kariamae told SIBC News, this data indicates a rapid increase in family violence compared to last year.
Electricity Tariffs in Solomon Islands, the second highest in the Pacific is expected to decrease from April first. Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA, explains, Solomon Islands has relied on diesel for power generation instead of renewable energy.
Members of Facebook advocacy and pressure group, Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) turned up in good numbers at the Central Magistrates Court to support their trustees who have been sued for criminal defamation by Solomon Airlines CEO, Ron Sumsum.
The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a Heavy Rain and Flooding ‘What To Do’ Information today. This follows the Heavy Rain Alert one issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 6 am this morning.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of former beauty queen contestant, Patricia Taika. The former beauty queen contestant was found dead on Sunday in Noro, Western Province. The young man has been charged one count of murder.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today called on all Solomon Islanders to say “Naf Nao, No Rawa Lo Haus” as he spoke to the Royal Solomon Island Police Force’s National Conference on Family Violence.
A whole society approach is the only way to address family violence in Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during the National Conference on Family Violence conducted by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force today.
The Government, NGOs and development partners will commemorate the International Women’s Day next week. The International Women’s Day has been used as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
Donor NGOs in the country continue to assist victims of last year’s flash flood in North Guadalcanal. The NGOs involved in the initiative include World Vision, Oxfam, UNICEF and Save the Children. The assistance is part of livelihood rehabilitation project for the victims.
Market vendors from Northeast Guadalcanal highlands have accused the Honiara City Council of unfair treatment saying Council officers are charging them for their product and not by table blocks.
There is a continuing need for everyone to work together to address barriers to gender equality. Alicia Kenilorea of the UN Women Solomon Islands Office made the statement today in relation to the 2015 theme for International Women’s Day.
