The Solomon Islands Indigenous People’s Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has raised concern over media reports on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare bauxite text. The report alleged, Prime Minister’s assurance of zero duty for Bintang mining company in West Rennell.
The dengue outbreak in the country is yet to be called off, says the Acting Chairman of the Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Committee Dr Gregory Jilini. Speaking to SIBC News Dr Jilini says based on the report from their Surveillance Unit, dengue cases reported is still high.
Bita’ama women in North Malaita are concerned their health could be affected as the only female nurse serving at the Bita’ama clinic is on leave. Only a male nurse is currently providing general clinical services, but SIBC stringer in Bita’ama John Andrew Kiri says women there are not feeling…
The shortage of nurses and doctors during the festive season at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has irked the public. Raising the complaint is Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Indigenous Human Rights Association Moses Ramo.
The Livelihood Committee deployed to Makira Ulawa Province to conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts of the 7.8 earthquakes last month will return to Honiara on February 4th – after the assessment’s completion. This was confirmed by Chairman of the Livelihood Committee Michael Ho’ota.
The Arch Bishop of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands, Bishop Christopher Cardone has completed his tour of the Louna Catholic communities in Russell Islands over the weekend. Being the first of his tour to Louna, thousands have turned up to attend his sermon yesterday.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock handed over farming tools and seeds to the National Disaster Management Office towards the recovery efforts on the Makira Earthquake disaster.
Oxfam with support from the Australian Aid Program has recently awarded over SBD$2.5,000,000.00 grant to address family violence in Malaita and Temotu provinces. The grant is sourced through the Safe Families Fund small grants program.
Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone has set foot on Russell Islands, Central Islands Province as part of his inaugural visit to Catholic communities on the islands. Bishop Cardone was welcomed by Louna Catholic community yesterday ahead of his three days visit.
Solomon Power further expands its newly introduced “Output-Based Aid (OBA)” awareness program to the western end of Honiara. Solomon Power is to meet its potential customers at Mahu Church compound, Kakabona area, next Tuesday.
Honiara communities have acknowledged the Kukum Traffic department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for its ceaseless public effort to promote traffic rules. Speaking on behalf of the communities is Chief Peter Usi of Burns Creek community.
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will help improve the water system for communities affected by the earthquake in Shortlands, Western Province.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has called on the general public to be familiar with the current $20.00 banknote in preparation for the launching of the new $20.00 bill due for circulation starting next Friday.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will soon introduce a new $20.00 note into circulation. This was confirmed by CBSI Public Relations and Communication Officer Uriel Matanani.
The United Church in the Solomon Islands has a new Bishop for its Lauru region in Choiseul province. He is Bishop Reverend Amos Kube. Bishop Kube was ordained by Bishop Reverend Wilfred Kurepitu this morning at Bangara village, North-West Choiseul.
The Kukum Traffic has recorded four major vehicle accidents over the festive season. Director of the Traffic Department Solomon Habatia told SIBC News. “We have four major accidents over the festive season and these involved vehicle collisions.” He says this indicate road users are paying attention…
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) management has convened a mass clean up of all unnecessary comments on its Facebook page over the weekend. This means any member that violates the FSII discussion rules and guidelines is suctioned to be penalised without warning.
A third suspect of the meningococcal septicemia has passed away. An internal source hinted to SIBC News, the boy of around 11 years old suffered symptoms similar to that of the killer disease before losing his life over the weekend.
Kukum Traffic Director, Solomon Habatia has said he has major plans to execute in the provinces this year. Mr Habatia revealed in an interview with SIBC News this week.
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend. A spokesperson from the Police Media Unit told SIBC News today investigations into the stabbing incident has begun.
