The Caretaker Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace says the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights, values and principals. Hypolite Taremae made the statement this afternoon at a combined church service to mark the 2014 International Peace Day.
The new Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast says one of his top priorities as commissioner of RSIPF is to address family violence in the country. Commissioner Prendergast made this statement to local media during police weekly press conference in Honiara yesterday.
The Honiara City Council says establishing an understanding about rubbish separation among the young generation in the capital is a challenging area for the Council. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu made the statement during a talk-back show yesterday.
Afio Health Center in Malaita Province has deployed health officers to provide measles vaccination in the southern region of Malaita Province. Richard Hou in Afio reports, Acting Community Health Nurse Consultant Lucy Sita said the health officers will provide awareness about the measles outbreak…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is has warned Solomon Islanders against investing with JJ ARK Investment- a new ponzi scheme in town. CBSI’s Director of Financial Intelligence Unit, SIFIU, Jimmy Sandersley says the scheme is similar to the 5 Golden Dreams Investment being promoted in Lata,…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) clarifies – a person does not have to be a registered voter to be nominated as a candidate in a national election.
The Guadalcanal Civil Society Network describes the current status of the tailing dam in Central Guadalcanal as a threat for life and property in Guadalcanal Plains.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are concerned about recent reports of sexual assault committed by unknown taxi drivers on school children in Honiara.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services say more babies over six months old need to be vaccinated against the potentially deadly measles disease. A media statement from the Ministry today said this was despite more than 56-thousand measles vaccines being provided to Honiara to date.
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron is visiting Honiara today as part of their 2014 annual training program. The Japanese Embassy says, the squadron comprises 716 Personnel and three vessels under the command of Rear Admiral Yuasa Hideki.
The Solomon Islands National Teachers Association, SINTA, will award gold medals for its financial members and their long and dedicated service members in this year’s World Teachers Day.
The United Nations Development Program, UNDP, has handed over billboards promoting peace to the Ministry of National Unity Peace and Reconciliation today.
High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras says families should start educating their children on sexual offence issues at an early age. Justice Pallaras says educating each other on the rights of women and what is legally wrong is very important in tackling sexual offences in the country.
Afio Health Centre in Malaita Province has recorded seven suspected measles cases since the measles outbreak early this year. Richard Hou from Afio told SIBC News, Acting Community Health Nurse Consultant Lucy Sita said, the seven cases do not cover those recorded by surrounding clinics.
The Church of Melanesia’s Christian Care-Centre in Honiara has now reached maximum capacity. Sister Doreen Awaiasi says the issue of space is now forcing the centre to turn away women and children who are victims of domestic violence and are desperate for a safe place.
Low crime rate reported this week in Honiara gives hope for a free crime election this year. Speaking today to local media during the police weekly media conference, the commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Frank Prendergast says the low crime rate reported in Honiara this week is…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Ronald Bei Talasasa has denied claims his office did not make any effort to complete a criminal case which took five years to go to trial. The accused in the case was Charles Levo, a former lawyer and he passed away just before the trial began at the High
The West Kwaio Ogulana Alafa house of Chiefs in the ward 27 of Malaita Province will conduct a ‘Vote Wisely’ awareness starting this month. A Group of Chiefs and Community Leaders will conduct the awareness program throughout the constituency – an attempt to educate voters of their democratic right…
Many Temotu communities affected by the February 2013 tsunami are on their way to normalcy – thanks to the resilience of communities and assistance from various organizations.
Care-taker Finance and Treasury Minister, Rick Hou has over the past week, provided an unprecedented level of information relating to public finances to the public, as part of the release of the first ever Mid-Year Budget Review.
