Former Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Alfred Sasako has appealed to the Atoifi landowners to allow Solomon Airlines to resume its scheduled services to Atoifi, saying the disruption to flights is a major concern.
People of Russell Islands are busy preparing for the visit of the Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone. SIBC’s Russell Islands stringer Tome Kiki reports. “Preparations for the visiting Arch Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Solomon Islands to Russell Islands is progressing well.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated this statement last week after receiving reports of maritime issues during the festivity.
Police Officers in Auki are now on alert mode after robbers broke into the National Provident Fund branch and Bank South Pacific Branch in Auki over the weekend. Serjeant David Selwyn confirms the latest break-in was estimated at the early hours of this morning.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged community support towards ensuring a peaceful celebration during the festive season. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said, though a number of arrests were made, Police was pleased to see how people behave during celebrations.
The National Referral Hospital has advised the public to protect themselves and their family against meningococcal by practising good hygiene. Families are terrified after the National Hospital Authority announced the death of two children the previous weekend over an unknown disease.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the Manaoba Airport project is yet to be brought to a conclusion because it was not handled correctly from the beginning. He made the comment during the opening of the Funa’afou Sanitation project in Malaita.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is gravely disappointed in the increasing negligence on the part of shipowners and shipmasters in reporting life threatening situations at sea.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration has set new fuel price starting 1st of January, 2017. In today’s update, the Ministry confirms the new wholesale price for petrol is $6.15 per litre and $7.93 per litre for retail, $5.99 per litre is the wholesale price for Distillation…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made 108 arrests for traffic offences and a further 183 cases for disorderly conduct during the festive season. This statistics is for offences reported right across the country. Most of these cases have already been committed to court for trial.
The United Church in Solomon Islands will ordain its new bishop assigned for the Lauru region of Choiseul province next week. A Nerio Ulemiki confirms to SIBC News. He reports, the newly elected Reverend for Lauru is Amos Kube. “The newly elected Bishop is Reverend Amos Kube from Bangara village.
The National Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu has called on the public to urgently seek medical attention if they experience fever or rash on their body. This health tip is important after two children died of an unknown bacteria over the weekend.
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) for ensuring a safe and peaceful Solomon Islands throughout the festive season.
Solomon Islands Indigenous People Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has strongly questioned the national government and Renbel province for failing to restrict Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) from conducting mining activities on various lands and sites on West Rennell which…
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has thanked the travelling public, vessel owners and operators for their commendable behaviour during the ‘Safe Boat Operation’ festive season.
People of Russell Island in Central Province have described the recent festive celebration as the “best.” They had a crime-free celebration integrated into various activities.
UNICEF continues to support the current emergency response efforts to affected communities in Makira province with the provision of education, water and hygiene supplies, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in early December 2016.
Many sporting teams are flooding into Koloe Village, Northwest Choiseul to participate in a major sporting competition this week. This is in aid of Koloe Primary School fundraising activity.
Police are now focusing on preparing briefs evidence to the court in relation to arrests made on the misappropriation of the $7.3 million within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. So far, Police has made a total of seven arrests into the misappropriation.
Solomon Islands is stagnant as leaders have lost focus of the future we want for our children, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Hon. Manele said leaders must be honest in taking up their mandated responsibility to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
