A former Member of the country’s first parliament Faneta Sira has called on the new Members of Parliament to elect a Prime Minister according to the interest of the people.
East Honiara community women want the MP-elects to vote for a Prime Minister who is disciplined – a man of integrity, passionate about serving the people of Solomon Islands.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the extension of the liquor ban covering the election of the Prime Minster and Provincial election next week.
South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari constituents are seeking a High Court ruling on an un-retired $13.4 million Constituency Development Fund. In a statement delivered to SIBC News yesterday Campaign Manager for Francis Zama, Jack Daniel said a four paged acquittals report obtained from the…
The coalition camp at the Honiara Hotel seems confident of retaining its current 27 members, and form the government. A visit by SIBC news to the camp this afternoon witnessed MPs in a more relaxed atmosphere around the Havanah restaurant court.
Losing candidates of East Central Guadalcanal have announced their intention to petition Ishmael Avui’s win as MP-elect for the constituency. In a joint statement, the losing candidates, including the former MP Joseph Onika, say they have decided to take a common stand following allegations of…
The To’obaita House of Chiefs in Malaita Province has commended the MP-elect for North Malaita for promoting the culture and tradition of Malaita Province. The MP-elect, Jimmy Lusibaea presented six traditional shell monies to the six House of Chiefs in To’obaita.
The High Court has convicted a 73 year old custom doctor from Isabel province for raping a 15 year old girl at a village in Isabel province last year. The man initially stood trial for two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault.
The Solomon Islands People’s Democratic Coalition says it is in-tact and no member has deserted its camp. This came after a local print media reports today that four MPs have deserted the coalition over leadership disagreements.
The ‘People with Disability Solomon Islands’, PWDSI will commemorate World Disability Day tomorrow in Honiara. World Disability Day is commemorated annually on the 3rd of December.
Deputy Premier for Malaita Province Alick Maeaba has called on the fourteen elected MPs for Malaita province to prioritise the development of Malaita province. Mr Maeaba told SIBC News, Malaita provincial government has been left out on the development scene over the past four years.
Catholic goers of Tangarare Parish, West Guadalcanal will bless their new church building on the 5th of December. SIBC Stringer for north west Guadalcanal, John Toki reports the ceremony will be witnessed by officials from the Provincial Government, National Parliament Member for West Guadalcanal…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is again calling for respect from the public during the process of electing a new Prime Minister. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast made the call during his media conference in Honiara today.
The Australian South Seas Islanders Port Jackson branch will be conducting a series of family tracing workshops for descendants of people who were black birded to Australia, beginning in Honiara tomorrow.
Australian Federal Member of Parliament for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, has congratulated the people of Solomon Islands for a successful election last week. Ms Claydon was part of the Australian High Commission team observing the elections in and around Auki township in Malaita Province.
A reconciliation dialogue has taken place between the MP-elect for North West Guadalcanal Bodo Dettke, and the constituency’s loosing candidate Albert Fono.
Election Manager in Makira Ulawa Province, Gilbert Tabihau says they are happy with the outcome of the 2014 National General Election. Mr Tabihau told SIBC News even though the voter system this year is a new type of system, the elections in the province was peaceful.
Concerned Solomon Islanders want to see the next government led by a Prime Minister who is capable to make tough decisions on national issues when required.
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, the Most Reverend David Vunagi has congratulated the 50 members of Parliament for their recent election victory. Most Reverend Vunagi told SIBC News today nation also pray for the MPs as they lead the country for the next four years.
A two-day rapid assessment and strategies workshop to end child labour in Solomon Islands was successfully completed in Honiara this afternoon. Attended by stakeholders from Government agencies and civil society, the workshop was led by the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labor,…
