Two young students yesterday received a laptop each for their winning entries in a poster competition aimed at raising awareness on the impact of gender-based violence. World Vision Solomon Islands with the support of World Vision USA launched the poster competition in August this year.
Library Advisor of the Honiara City Council Library, Daffeny Smithers has thanked parents in Honiara for bringing their children to the National Library Open week. Speaking to SIBC News Ms. Smithers says she is really impressed with the public turn up. “It’s been going fabulously.
A total of 122 Solomon Islanders has successfully graduated from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) yesterday in Honiara. The 66 male and 56 female students were awarded various qualifications after completing their fields of study at the college.
The people of Central Province have questioned their provincial government and the Ngella Constituency Development Office following the delay of national projects in the province.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said Pacific Islands nations have a duty as closest neighbours to West Papua to address issues of concern to West Papua.
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next week. Mr. Apia is charged with possession of beche-de-mer for export contrary to the Fisheries Act of 2009.
One of the country’s prominent leaders Sir Nathaniel Waena has warned, Solomon Islands is controlled by foreign influence. Sir Waena told SIBC News, foreigners came into the country to drive several sectors into their own interest.
Solomon Islands Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has sent greetings to the Government and People of Malaysia on the Occasion of its 59th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Taro, the provincial capital of Choiseul province is constantly experiencing hiccups with its only generator, sparking complaints about a proper electricity establishment.
A concerned parent of White River Community High School in Honiara has raised concerns over the absence of parents-teachers association meetings an important process in school development. Benny Matthew told SIBC News, the last meeting was held two years ago.
Gella Islands in Central Islands Province has yesterday elected its new Paramount Chief – he is Hon. Bartholomew Parapolo. Hon. Parapolo was nominated alongside Reverend John Talisi for the post.
Current Chair of the 10th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders’ Meeting (PICLM), Prime Minister Peter O’Neill of Papua New Guinea has urged the Pacific Community to explore the ‘great opportunities’ at hand in the ‘Pacific Century.’ The PICLM Chair made the plea when speaking at a dinner hosted by…
Police in Auki with the help of the Police Response Team have arrested 28 suspects following a dispute in Auki early this week. This was announced by Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast in his weekly media conference today.
A normal rainfall is forecasted for most parts of Solomon Islands for the September- November period. This is according to the Solomon Islands Climate Outlook and Drought Advice issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services.
The Royal Solomon Islands will begin a new operation called “Operation Community Visitation,” as of tomorrow. This is a new approach to building trust between communities and the RSIPF. Explaining the new operation is Deputy Police Commissioner, Gabriel Manelusi.
Police in Auki Malaita Province have arrested three people from East Fataleka allegedly involved in a brawl yesterday. Operation Manager Inspector Timothy Apaesi said the incident occurred after the Auki Magistrate Court announced its decision regarding a land dispute case.
A Guadalcanal community leader has appealed on relevant stakeholders to work together to address non-communicable diseases increasing rapidly in the country. Betty Gigisi told SIBC News, her conviction is the result of an eye opener festival in Vanuatu.
The Council-run gym and its surrounding area have got a much needed clean up, thanks to a group of local volunteers. A statement from the Council said volunteers from the Honiara City Athletics Association, led by Solomon Island’s Inland Revenue Commissioner, Alyton Jamieson and his wife, spent a…
The Catholic Church of Solomon Islands will witness the installation of its new Archbishop early next month. Newly elected Archbishop, Christopher Cardone is to take up the role as the head of the Catholic Church in Honiara Diocese after June’s announcement.
The Tigoa police in Rennell Bellona province has arrested a man in relation to an unlawful wounding incident at Kagua village, West Rennell over the weekend.
