A team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, and the World Health Organisation has been dispatched to investigate, the deaths of the four children in Makira Province. Four children, all under the age of 12 years old, died last week and over the weekend after short illnesses.
Permanent Secretary for Culture and Tourism, John Wasi says Solomon Islands is optimistic to be the host of the next Melanesian Festival of Arts. The Permanent Secretary was part of the 168-member contingent from Solomon Islands attending the current Melanesian Arts Festival in Papua New Guinea.
The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea says people must be reminded that food security must go hand in hand with Nutrition Security.
Work has begun on the Tatamba Wharf upgrade and rehabilitation. Tatamba, a wharf on the eastern end of Santa Isabel, is one of four wharves to be improved under the second phase of the Domestic Maritime Support Project.
The National Surveillance Unit of the Health and Medical Services Ministry and World Health Organisation, WHO have confirmed receiving reports of four deaths in children under 12 years old in Makira Province.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the 2014 Trade Expo is a testimony of the government’s seriousness to develop and promote Small and Medium Enterprises in the country.
NCRA has achieved most of what it wanted to this year, says the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. Prime Minister Lilo made the statement today, during thirty-sixth Independence Celebrations at the Lawson Tama grounds in Honiara.
Solomon Islands participants at the 5th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture continue to impress at satellite venues around Papua New Guinea. A statement from the contingent’s Media Team says – music bands, dance and panpipe groups traveled to satellite venues at Mount Hagen in the Highlands of…
Delegates to the 5th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture in Port Moresby have paid special tribute to the Director of the Culture Division of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism, following his death in Papua New Guinea over the weekend.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the central objective of the National Coalition for Rural Advancement, NCRA, Government is to develop and implement policies and reforms to advance human and economic development for the people of Solomon Islands.
The Minister of Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Manasseh Maelanga reminds leaders both in the Government and Private sector – their roles are mandated by God and to Him they will be accountable.
Pan Oceanic Bank, POB, is inviting members of the public to witness and celebrate its grand opening next Friday. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Nihal Kekulawela, says the public is welcome to celebrate the birth of a local bank in the country.
A chief from Central Guadalcanal, Joe Vari claims that certain individuals are rubbishing the recently signed Tina River Hydro Project to gain support for their own political interests. Chief Vari is from the Pochebolo tribe, one of the core tribes who signed the agreement.
The Honiara City Council has begun its advocacy program via its recently launched Communications Bureau, with an extensive talk back shows on ‘Building Ordinance’ today.
Motorists, vehicle owners and pedestrians should expect police on Honiara roads as operations to address traffic congestion in the capital begins. Traffic congestions have become a daily hiccup on city streets as vehicle imports continue to increase.
Increases in criminal activities in North Malaita is being blamed on a rise in marijuana use among youths in the area. SIBC’s Stringer in Mbita’ama, John Kiri reports a concerned parent, Martin Kako, says the issue is causing great concern among parents and families in the area.
The Pan Oceanic Bank, POB, Ltd the country’s newest financial institution is set to open its doors to the public next Friday. Chief Executive Officer, Nihal Kekulawala confirms this to SIBC News.
The National Provident Fund, NPF board, is seriously evaluating the possibility of opening an investment bank for its members. Talking to members of the media on future investments, NPF Board Chairman Baoro Laxton Koraua says his board has been carrying out feasibility studies on this for nearly…
The Joint Civil Society Group, JCSG, is calling on the government and responsible authorities to immediately investigate a failed Non-Directional Beacons, NDB, provincial airports rehabilitation project.
Police begins operation leading up to the independence day celebrations tomorrow. The celebrations will start this Sunday. Acting Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga told local journalists today, the operation will run through next week as the country is hosting two international events.
