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Court
AUGA CLEARED OFF ALL CRIMINAL CHARGES
The MP for Lau Mbaelelea Augustine Auga has been cleared off all criminal charges against him. The Magistrate Court withdrew the common assault charges against Auga following his reconciliation with the victims on Wednesday. The charges were withdrawn under section 35 of the Magistrate’s Court Act.
8 Apr 2016
Government
SUAFA BAY LANDOWNERS DISTANT THEMSELVES FROM MEDIA COMMENTS
The Suafa Bay National Project landowning groups have distant themselves from negative comments by the Malaita Provincial Premier Hon. Peter Ramohia over National projects on Malaita. The Kwana’ai board of Trustees, KBT, describes the premier’s comments as ‘Risky and Untimely political outburst’.
8 Apr 2016
Disaster
MSG CHAIR WELCOMED INDONESIA’s ASSISTANCE TOWARDS FIJI RECOVERY
Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed Indonesia’s ‘generous’ assistance towards Fiji’s recovery effort from Cyclone Winston.
7 Apr 2016
Incidents
FIVE PASSENGERS RESCUED SAFELY FROM DRIFTING BOAT
The Maritime Search and Rescue Unit has successfully rescued five passengers from a drifting boat, Tuesday night. The Maritime Unit confirms, MV Charisma picked up the passengers and brought them to safety.
7 Apr 2016
Agriculture
LOCAL FARMERS WANT THEIR GARDENS COMPENSATED
A group of local farmers in Fiu, Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province are calling on responsible authorities to speed up payments for their destroyed food gardens.
7 Apr 2016
Healthcare
RSIPF EDUCATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS ON SECURITY AND SAFETY
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Community Policing Department is providing security education program for sick patients at the National Referral Hospital. This is part of a joint security operation between the RSIPF and staff of the hospital.
7 Apr 2016
OFC
OFC CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TO BE TELEVISED
Football fans in the country will watch the entire OFC Champion League live on TV starting tomorrow. A media statement from Our Telekom confirms today. It says this is possible after Our Telekom met all costs to bring the content off the satellite and into Our Telekom TV transmitters for the live…
7 Apr 2016
Domestic Violence
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT TO BE LAUNCHED
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has announced the ‘Family Protection Act 2014’ will be launched this Friday. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says the Act provides mechanism to stop domestic violence in…
6 Apr 2016
Central Islands Province
CENTRAL PROVINCE SUPPORTED PEACE-BUILDING POLICY
The Central Provincial Government has supported the National Government’s Peace-building policy initiative. Central Provincial Premier Hon. Selwyn Mapuli made the assurance after a two days Peace-building mainstreaming workshop at Tulagi by Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation, and Peace…
6 Apr 2016
Central Islands Province
SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT LAUNCHED OPERATION FOR DRIFTING BOAT
The Maritime Search and Rescue Unit had launched a rescue operation for a drifting boat which left Honiara yesterday morning for Gela but failed to reach its destination. The boat encountered problems when it’s 60 horsepower engine dismounted off the back of the boat into the sea.
5 Apr 2016
Meteorology
NO DIRECT THREAT FROM ACTIVE TROUGH: SIMS
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has said the country is no direct threat from the current winds over land areas due to the active trough which lies over the country.
5 Apr 2016
Development
GOV’T STILL COMMITTED TO MALAITA PROJECTS: THINK TANK
A Think Tank on Malaita Development National Projects within the office of the Prime Minister says changes on project ideas has slowed down the progress of National Projects on Malaita Province. Think Tank team leader, Mr.
5 Apr 2016
Court
HIGH COURT ADJOURNED JUDGMENT OF LILO’s DEFAMATION CASE
The High Court today adjourned an application for final judgement against former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for defamation. In March last year, Lilo was summoned in Court to disclose documents on oath regarding the defamation case but did not turn up.
5 Apr 2016
Laws
PUBLIC INVITED TO SUBMIT VIEWS ON 2016 BILLS
The National Parliament has invited members of the public to submit their views on 2016 Bills to its Bill and Legislation Committee. Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee Hon.
5 Apr 2016
Disaster
APRIL 2014 FLOOD VICTIMS REMEMBERED
Victims of the 2014 flash flooding who were relocated to the newly established April Valley in East Honiara have remembered their family members who lost their lives during the disaster. The community commemorated the remembrance event with prayers and feasting.
5 Apr 2016
Government
LANDS COMMISSIONER HESITANT OVER LAND DEALINGS
The Commissioner of Lands says he is hesitant to put his name down on Government documents for land dealings because there is always the risk he could be subjected to legal proceedings. Commissioner Nelson Naoapu was referring to possible Court cases against him in relation to land dealings.
4 Apr 2016
Australia
AUSTRALIA PROVIDES $24-M FOR HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Australia has provided a further $24 million to the National Government earmarked to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. This is part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to improving access to quality basic health care for all Solomon Islanders.
4 Apr 2016
Disaster
“SOLO 4 FIJI” HOSTS CORPORATE DINNER
The government-initiated “SOLO4FIJI” National Appeal will be hosting a corporate dinner as the fundraiser enters its third week. Chair of the Organizating Committee Mr.
4 Apr 2016
Labour Issues
DAVID TUHANUKU IS NEW WUSI PRESIDENT
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has a new President. He is David Tuhanuku. Mr. Tuhanuku replaced the former President Gladis Pae. WUSI General Secretary Tony Kangovai told SIBC News, Mr. Tuhanuku was elected during the Unions extra general meeting last week.
3 Apr 2016
Communication
LOW NETWORK COVERAGE IRKED MARAVOVO TELEKOM CUSTOMERS
Telekom customers in Maravovo, West Guadalcanal, are calling on Our Telekom Company to explain the low network coverage they are experiencing in the area.
3 Apr 2016