Anxiety and depression is taking a toll on the mental health of five local students who are stuck in quarantine at a hotel in the Philippines for almost a year now.
Solomon Ports is now proud to announce that we are now a signatory of the “Call to action for Shipping Decarbonization.” This was announced by Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou the Project Director for the Global Maritime Program on the 13th of November 2021.
Each year the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) continues to receive alarming reports and incidences of individuals tendering Counterfeit currency (or false money) to unsuspecting businesses, which eventually end up at the Commercial Banks.
The National Government is increasing the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) that is responsible for much of the Provinces’ small scale infrastructure developments from $30 million to $60 million.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is yet to arrest the alleged instigators of the recent violent riot in Honiara. This is according to the Assistant Commissioner Crime and Intelligence, Patricia Leta while responding to a question by SIBC News during a press conference yesterday.
“Improving value, Improving services and Improving for the future” Solomon Water strives to provide our customers with safe and reliable water and wastewater services. Back in 2012, Solomon Water used to supply water for around 5 hours per day.
An argument that started over an outboard motor engine led to the death of a male person on 25 December 2021 at Komboli village in east Guadalcanal. Police say at around 4pm on 25 December, the deceased was drinking alcohol with the suspect and three other male persons.
A Malaysian national was arrested for alleged murder at a logging camp in Renbel Province on New Year’s Day. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Renbel Provincial capital Tigoa arrested the suspect in relation to an allegation of murder on the death of a 37-year-old male…
Fourteen people are missing at sea after a boat they were travelling in failed to reach its final destination. The 14 left Gizo on Saturday 1st January 2022 destined for Shortland Islands on a ray boat powered by a 75 Outboard Motor (OBM) engine when they encountered strong winds on their way.
Consideration should also be given to make secondary and tertiary education basically affordable to assist self-employed fee-payers. Governor General His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi made this statement during his New Year’s address to the nation.
Solomon Islands has not been challenged only by the Covid-19 pandemic but also by the epidemic of lawlessness and criminal activities, domestic violence, rape of girls and women and disrespect for authority.
A man has died and another person is currently fighting for his life at the National Referral Hospital after they tampered with a World War II unexploded ordnance (UXO).
The Government and people of Solomon Islands reiterate heartfelt thoughts to all impacted by last month’s civil unrest. “We thank Australia for responding to Solomon Islands request for assistance. Welcome Papua New Guinea’s bilateral support.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Central Police Station have arrested two alleged suspects on 19 December 2021 for burning down a leaf hut at the National Parliament of Solomon Islands.
The Malaita Provincial Government Advisory Committees for Infrastructure and Natural Resources Management under Green Power Technology (GPTech) and Winrock International for USAid Scale Project have wrapped up final meetings for 2021.
The Solomon Islands Government through the National Disaster Operations Committee (N-DOC) has completed developing a Disaster Waste Management Clean-Up Concept and is now being implemented.
The implementation of the proposed Public Service Housing Assistance (PSHA) policy has been deferred to 1 st July 2022. This is pursuant to Cabinet Conclusion no. 2021/40/2 reached on Thursday last week, 16 December 2021.
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale claims that the international peacekeepers deployed into the country following the recent unrest only brings calm while anger and hatred still exists. He says the only solution now is a dialogue among the provinces.
Western Province has been acknowledged for its contribution to the country’s national growth. “Western Province contributes 20 percent of national growth,” Prime Minister Hon.
A top United Arab Emirate Minister has visited the Solomon Islands Expo 2020 Pavilion on Monday 13 December with huge admiration for Solomon Islands cultures and traditions which were on display. Commissioner General, H.E.