Legal proceedings will continue against the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka after the High Court refused his stay application yesterday. Mr.
Climate change impacts are now becoming a real threat for the people of Kariki, Shorland Islands. Kariki Community Village Organizer James Peter told SIBC News, coastal erosion is their number one climate change impact. He describes the impacts as ‘serious’ for the people of Shortland Islands.
A former Police officer in Kulitana Police station, Shortland Islands has questioned why the Judiciary fails to hold court circuits in the area. The officer Mr.
Incidents of high-powered laser lights flashed on aircraft arriving and departing Henderson Airport at night is on the rise – a potentially risky practice. Police reports say the incidents occur immediately after take-offs and before transitional flights.
The National Government through its Ministry of Environment is closely monitoring the de-watering process at the Gold Ridge Mine Tailings Dam which began Tuesday this week.
The Malaita Provincial Premier Hon. Peter Ramohia has responded to critics following the Province’s plan to offer the Auki Plaza to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF). In his response, Premier Ramohia says the building is currently in dire need of renovation.
A former Senior Road Machine Operator under the Roads and Bridges section of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Utility is gravely concerned over what he describes as ‘very poor road maintenance’ in Honiara.
The Commissioner of lands is encouraging members of the public to provide substantial evidence when reporting serious allegations against officers of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey.
At least two police officers were injured and four vehicles were damaged during two major incidents involving rock throwing on police vehicles over the Easter weekend. The two incident occurred at Borderline area and Karaina settlement at White River.
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has called on all current Provincial Airport Contractors to continue with their temporary contract engagement for brushing and cleaning of all airports till the end of July this year.
Solomon Power has unveiled its new tariff Adjustment for the second quarter of 2016 – a welcome news for its customers. A statement from Solomon Power says the new tariff price sees a reduction from 6.1 to 5.6 for domestic users, a decrease of 6.7 to 6.1 for Commercial and a slight reduction of 6.4
Temotu Provincial Government has condemned the recent arrangement between the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Landowners of Nende Island, allowing an Australian Mining Company, AU Capital Mining Ltd to mine the island.
The Gold Ridge Community Investment Limited (GCIL) has started the de-watering process to drain the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at Gold Ridge amid new concerns the dam will burst. A group of stakeholders were invited to the dam today to witness the beginning of the process.
East and West Are’are along with Dosio associations in Malaita province have successfully concluded their Easter Convention over the weekend. Held annually and started by their forefathers back in the 80’s, the Convention brought together groups from around East and West Are’are as well as the…
The Lands Commissioner believes proactive measures should be taken within the Ministry to uproot the causes of land corruption. Mr Nelson Naoapu says awareness programs should be provided to educate Solomon Islanders on land acquirement procedures.
The former Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines Mr. Joseph Anea questions the Civil Aviation’s silence over SIPA’s strategic reforms which include seaplane transport services. Mr. Anea say’s under the old Aviation legislation, seaplane transport services are sketchy.
Malaita Province, one of the populated provinces in the country, has experienced a peaceful Easter celebration. Confirming this to SIBC News, Provincial Police Commander for Malaita Province Alfred Uiga says people have truly celebrated with the true meaning of Easter.
A team from the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Forest has made a consultation visit to Ata’a sea coastal community in Malaita Province last week. Coordinator of the SWocK Community Pilot Project Mr.
Malaita Provincial Premier, Peter Ramohia is urging the Ministry of Mines to tell the truth about the recent discovery of suspected gold at Ontong Java. Early this month, villagers from Ontong Java discovered some metal like products from a sunken ship suspected to be gold.
Hundreds of Christians from around Shortland Islands have successfully wrap up their Easter celebration at Nila Parish today. SIBC’s Gina Maka reports, Father Peter Lalaegalo of Nila Parish during his sermon urged Christians to pursue Christ’s moral values and forsake their wicked ways.
