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Australia
THOUSANDS TOOK PART IN FUN RUN
More than 7,000 residents in Honiara took in the Australian High Commission’s annual G’ Day Solomon Islands Fun Run event over the weekend. Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne said the event was a great opportunity for the Australian High Commission to engage with the local Honiara community…
24 Oct 2016
Communities
STOPPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS EVERYBODY’s RESPONSIBILITY
Stopping domestic violence in the country is everybody’s responsibility, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Strongly condemning the recent death of a five months pregnant mother from Konola village, North-East Guadalcanal Tuesday this week, Mr Prendergast said everyone has to do something.
22 Oct 2016
Government
TAX EXEMPTION CONTRADICTS NATIONAL MOTTO: TEKE
Former Guadalcanal politician Kamilo Teke has said the tax exemption for Members of Parliament directly contradicts the country’s National Motto – “To Lead Is To Serve”. Mr Teke told SIBC News this decision clearly demonstrates the Government’s ignorance of the National Motto and its meaning.
22 Oct 2016
Government
FARMERS WORRIED OVER BEETLE & SNAIL THREATS
Local farmers in North Malaita have raised concerns that the threats posed by the invasive Giant African Snail and Rhinoceros Coconut Beetle could be detrimental once nothing is done about them. The farmers said prompt action must be taken to deal with these pests before it is too late.
22 Oct 2016
Healthcare
EMERGENCY CASES SURGED SINCE AUGUST 2016
Cases presented at the National Referral Hospital’s emergency department has increased since August this year. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu told members of the local media this week.
21 Oct 2016
Logging
INDIGENOUS ADVOCATE LASHED OUT AT LOGGING IN RENBEL
The Solomon Islands Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has questioned why national and provincial governments have failed to restrain Samling San Logging Company from operating in West Rennell.
21 Oct 2016
Guadalcanal Province
SAN ISIDRO CARE CENTER RECEIVED WATER PUMPS
Water problems will now be a thing of the past for the San Isidro Care and Training Centre in North-West Guadalcanal. This was made possible by the installation of a much-needed water pump at the Centre by the Honiara Rotary Club.
21 Oct 2016
Dengue Fever
TEST SAMPLES CONFIRMED DENGUE TYPES 1 & 2 ACTIVE
Test samples sent overseas by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed that types 1 and 2 of the dengue virus is currently circulating in the country. Chairman of the Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee, Dr. Chris Becha revealed in a media conference yesterday. Dr.
20 Oct 2016
Court
RESPECT THE LAW: HOU TOLD CITIZENS
Deputy Leader of Opposition and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has urged citizens of Solomon Islands to respect the recent Court decision regarding the issue of tax-free salaries and other entitlement benefits for Members of Parliament.
20 Oct 2016
Crime
MAN REMANDED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF PREGNANT WIFE
A man in his 30s was arrested and remanded in police custody for the alleged murder of his five months pregnant wife. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Morstin Mangau told members of the local media in a weekly media conference today. Mr.
20 Oct 2016
Fisheries
MINISTRY TO DEAL WITH ILLEGAL SEA CUCUMBER HARVESTING
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has maintained it will prosecute those involved in the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the country. Sea cucumber is currently banned from harvesting under the Fisheries Act.
20 Oct 2016
Communities
COMMUNITIES EMBARKED ON CRIME PREVENTION
Crime Prevention Committees have been established in various communities in Russell islands, Central province. This was a joint initiative between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the local communities to combat crime at the community level.
20 Oct 2016
Cocoa
CEMA REVIVAL PROGRESSING WELL
The Government’s initiative to revive the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is progressing well. Secretary of the Cabinet Sub-Committee tasked for the job, John Kennedy Taufunu told SIBC News this week. Mr.
20 Oct 2016
Business
SOLRICE ANNOUNCED ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION
SolRice has announced another price reduction on its Solrais brand. This will see the price of a 10-kilogram bag of Solrais going well below $100 if the price reduction makes it through the supply chain.
20 Oct 2016
Dengue Fever
DENGUE-LIKE ILLNESS REPORTED IN HONIARA & GUADALCANAL
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services announced a total of 414 cases of dengue-like illness have been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal. The Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) revealed in a media conference today, saying this was since the outbreak was declared early…
19 Oct 2016
Dengue Fever
NRH RECORDED DRAMATIC INCREASE IN DENGUE-LIKE ILLNESS
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has recorded a dramatic increase of dengue-like illness cases this week. NRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Steve Aumanu says the Hospital’s emergency department has recorded a total of 245 cases of the dengue-like illness symptoms.
19 Oct 2016
Church
NORTH MALAITA COMMUNITIES MARKED St. LUKE DAY
Communities at the Bishop Patterson Parish in North Malaita have yesterday celebrated St. Luke Day. SIBC’s North Malaita stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, more than 200 members of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in the region attended the event.
19 Oct 2016
Fisheries
FISHERIES YET TO RECEIVE MOI COMPLAINTS: HONIWALA
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has denied receiving any formal complaints from Malaita Outer Islands regarding the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber on the atoll. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala made the statement in response to claims by a Dr.
18 Oct 2016
Healthcare
MENTAL HEALTH, A WORRYING ISSUE: HARRY JAMES
Mental Health problem is an outstanding issue that affects young people in the country, says President of the Honiara Council of Youth, Harry James. Mr Harry told SIBC News in an interview this week, the number of young people living with mental illness has increased on the streets.
18 Oct 2016
Communities
SIGANA COMMUNITIES WANT CLINIC COMPLETED
Community members of Sigana Ward in Isabel Province are calling on their Provincial Member to speed up the final work on their rural health clinic at Nagholau.
18 Oct 2016