Six people have been arrested for the break in and assault incident at the Ruavatu National Secondary School. The School closed early last weekend after a group of men stormed into the school and broke into a girls dormitory.
A community leader from Choiseul Province says current Members of Parliament have no right to take back projects that was given to constituents during their term in Parliament.
A Regional Forestry Inventory Workshop is currently being held in Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa province. SIBC News’ Gina Maka’a reports from KiraKira, a consultant of UN Redd program, Chris Heiga, says the workshop aims to equip the forestry officers on how to address climate change issues.
Registered voters in the West Are’are say intending candidates should give more time for voters to ask them questions during their campaigns in the constituency.
The office of the Political Parties Commission has said at least three political parties have fielded a little over 30 candidates for the general elections this month.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has called on every good citizen of this country to respect the rule of law as the country prepares for the national general election this month.
The Guadalcanal Provincial Executive has concretely denied claims over the sale of Guadalcanal lands in Marau and Doma in Guadalcanal province. Executive Spokes Person Justin Pascal told SIBC News, the provincial executive has no power to sell lands in Guadalcanal province.
Teaching staff and students of Ruavatu Secondary School have acknowledged external assistance they received from various groups and individuals in Honiara following last weekend’s criminal activities.
A Pastor from the Seventh Day Adventist Church appeals to all Christian churches around the country to pray for the general election this month. Pastor Paul Kukura told SIBC News, Solomon Islands is a Christian country which spells out clearly in our National motto.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, and the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) have successfully carried out a limited rearmament consultation at Burns Creek community, East Honiara last Sunday.
Outgoing Member of Parliament and Candidate for Central Honiara, John Moffat Fugui came under heavy questioning by constituents at Fulisango and Feraladoa communities in Honiara recently.
A Small Malaita man has questioned payments made out of the Small Malaita Constituency Development Funds account, saying it needs an explanation from the former Small Malaita MP and his Constituency Development officer, CDO.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has confirmed preparations for this month’s elections is progressing well, with printing outlets already engaged in printing ballot papers.
Santa Catalina is beginning to face the brunt of Climate change effects, says Aorigi Chief, Father Mathew Mamae. SIBC’s Gina Maka’a reports from Santa Catalina, Chief Mamae says his people have started to face coastal erosion.
A South Guadalcanal church leader is calling on all registered voters in the constituency to seek God for guidance in navigating their political future.
Anti-Corruption watchdog, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) will soon publish all the candidates that have signed the TSI election integrity pledge. A statement from TSI said more than 60 candidates have signed the pledge, 99 percent of whom are contesting under their political parties.
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will hold its 14th General synod next week. Being the highest decision making body of the church, the synod will be chaired by the primate of the Church the Most Reverend David Vunagi.
Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Anthony Veke has denied claims regarding the sale of land in Doma, North West Guadalcanal. Premier Veke made the statement to clarify recent media reports regarding his involvement on the sale of Guadalcanal land to local businesses in Marau and Doma.
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening has confirmed 10th December this year as the Provincial Elections day for six provinces in the country. The six provinces are Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel, Malaita, Rennell Bellona and Temotu province.
Trial has began today at the High Court for three men accused of killing young diplomat Simon Fo’ou at the Central market in Honiara on April 2012. The three men, Cecil Manu, Peter Delemani, and Peter Diau were present behind bars this morning.
