The nomination period for next month’s National General Elections will officially close on October 22. The Chief Electoral Officer, Polycarp Haununu clarified the date during a media conference yesterday. He said intending candidates have until October 22 to deliver their nomination forms.
Solomon Islands has a new Italian Ambassador. He is Pier Francesco Zazo and he presented his letter of credence to the Governor General at the Government House this morning.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will begin its crime free election operation this weekend. Police commissioner Frank Prendergast says the operation will focus on reducing alcohol related criminal activities in Honiara City. He says the operation will target liquor shops in Honiara.
The President of the Solomon Islands People First Party, Dr Jimmy Rodgers has promised real change for Solomon Islands. Dr Rodgers, the former head of the Secretariat of the South Pacific told a press conference today, the Party wants to bring real change to Solomon Islands.
Two young Solomon Islanders have been named recipients of the 2013-14 National Youth Award. They are Harry James, and in runner up place, Gladys Boka. Harry James and Gladys Boka were both awarded for their role in leadership and community work.
A young woman has just become the first Solomon Islander to be accepted into the elite acting school, The Australian Film and Television Academy, TAFTA. Georgianna Lepping successfully auditioned for the founder of TAFTA John Orscik, via Skype.
Solomon Islands will go to the polls on November 19. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui signed a declaration on the date yesterday in Honiara. Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer Polycarp Haununu says this is a historic election for Solomon Islands as it will use the country’s new, accurate, credible…
The Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne has officially opened an eye clinic at the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Auki, Malaita Province. The eye clinic was funded by the Australian Government.
A man accused of stealing $7.3 million of a $10 million health fund has appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court. He is 45-years old John Biliki, from Choisuel Province who is the second accused involved in the $10 million scandal within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
A concerned parent and board member of White River Community High School Charles Lesimaoma has called on the White River School authority to urgently organise an Annual General Meeting for the school. Mr Lesimaoma told SIBC News the call is important to audit the school’s financial report for 2014.
Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, has signed the proclamation for the 2014 National Elections, to be held on Wednesday the 19th of November. The signing and gazetting of the proclamation will also start a two week nomination process for those intending to contest the polls.
A two days workshop on the “lessons learned” following the April Floods in Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal is underway in Honiara. The workshop brings together a diverse group of people and organizations involved in the disaster management operations of the April Floods.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has today launched the inaugural Agriculture Show and World Food Day 2014. The week-long program will begin on October 17 and was launched by the Permanent Secretary Jimmy Saelea.
A 26 year old man has died after a hit and run accident at Ranadi in East Honiara. The fatal accident happened Saturday evening. The Police Media Unit says the man was injured after a car hit him while he was crossing the main road at Ranadi with his wife. Police allege the car had hit the
Over 30 school teachers have received inaugural gold medal awards in recognition of their long service and dedication to the teaching profession. The Gold Medal Awards are an initiative of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) and were awarded to teachers during World Teachers…
The Honiara City Council says the food industry is growing and improving its safety is important in Honiara. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu told a radio talk show today, ensuring food hygiene will eliminate food safety issues, including illnesses related to food.
The Deputy Police Commissioner has urged Honiara residents to show hospitality to visiting Jamaican musician, Conkarah. Juanita Matanga made the statement this week, whilst speaking to journalists at the weekly police conference.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has poured out assistance to farmers who lost their crops and livestock during the April flash floods. The Ministry of Agriculture says, it is eager to assist everyone whose livelihoods were damaged during the floods.
The caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has pledged his assistance to various women’s saving clubs in Gizo and Nusatuva. Cathy Lezutuni of Radio Happy Lagoon today reports the Constituency Development Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara Mr Lester Alezama made the statement during the launch of the…
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has launched its manifesto in Auki Malaita Province today. Party President Charles Dausabea told SIBC News, the intention of the party is to bring development to Malaita and and the rest of the Provinces in the country.
