The Leader of the Independent Group, Hon. Dr Derek Sikua stands by his comments in support of the Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines decision to suspend the airline’s operation Tuesday last week. A statement by the Independent Office reports, Hon.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare conveys his congratulatory message to the Temotu Provincial Government and its people as the province marks its 33rd Appointed Day Celebration today.
An activity to clean up the Mataniko river is organised by the Environment Ministry tomorrow. The activity is part of celebrations marking World Environment Day, Oceans Day and Coral Triangle Initiative Day organised by the Environment Division of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change,…
Trial has again been adjourned for Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke, this time for Monday next week. This is to allow Mr.
Solrais Company has firmly disassociated itself from any Solkai rice product currently on sale in Honiara. In a statement today, the company says the product is not identical to its genuine products in name and packaging as the new product targets packaging similarity to induce Solrais based…
President of the Solomon Islands Football Association (SIFF) Willie Lai has paid tribute to one of the former Solomon Islands football legend the late John Whitley who was called to rest over the weekend. Speaking on Tok Sports program, Mr.
For an individual to hold the country at ransom is a very serious matter, says former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena. Senior citizen, Sir Waena made the comments in light of revelations that Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines, Ron Sumsum has decided to ground all our Airline flights…
The local cocoa industry’s target to produce 20 metric tonnes per annum appears achievable. Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Jimmy Salea says the Cocoa and Chocolate week recently held in the capital has provided significant information that will help boost the cocoa…
A two-day workshop on “Theory of Change and Project Writing” concludes for landowners registered and organized groups in West Are’are, Malaita Province. The workshop was held at the Wai-Hau Conservation Foundation’s conference center at Waisurione Village in West Are’are.
The Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga has urged the public to direct their concerns to the Police if they have any queries about their work. Ms.
Solomon Islands is capable of producing its own chocolate for export. Manager for Agriculture sector within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Gabriel Hiele told SIBC News the question of chocolate processing in the country has been raised during the one week cocoa and chocolate program in…
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has warned all employers to settle their employees’ unpaid monthly contributions to avoid any disciplinary action taken against all member employees. This includes submitting all contribution schedules and settling all outstanding surcharges.
A successful meeting was recently held by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury and the West Rennell Resource Owners. The meeting was initiated to finalize Bauxite royalty payments for the landowning groups.
A one-day awareness on the Anti-Corruption Bill successfully concluded in Buala, Isabel province. The awareness was organized by the Development Service Exchange and Office of the Prime Minister. It aims to consult development groups and organizations about the anti-corruption bill 2016.
An adult man was pronounced dead by medical authorities after he fell off the back of an open truck yesterday. The Aola, East Guadalcanal man lost his balance and fell off the moving vehicle when the driver tried to miss the many pot holes along the Tenaru road.
The Task Force mandated for the major development projects in Malaita Province has found strategic issues relating to land as one of the factors hampering development in the province.
Relatives of a young deceased man who was suspected of hanging himself last week in Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province are urged not to take the law into their own hands as police are still investigating circumstances surrounding his death. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga made the appeal.
Twenty-six year old Elsie Wota from North Guadalcanal has won the chocolate competition in the Cocoa and chocolate week. Elsie’s cocoa bean samples beat out nine other samples and grabbed the top award. It was a thrilling moment for Elsie when she was announced the top winner today.
A number of unsuccessful candidates of the 2016 Police recruit this year alleges the final selection list is biased and nepotism-based. SIBC’s North Malaita Stringer John Kiri reports, complaints have emerged on how the final selection was done at Malu’u, North Malaita.
The Tobacco Task Force is proposing a workshop for all magistrates and prosecutors throughout the country to understand the processes needed to undertake the Act before its implementation. Dr. Geoff Kenilorea, Focal Point of the Tobacco Task Force made the announcement.
