The Premier of Central Islands Province, Hon. Selwyn Mapuli has called on boat manufacturers in Honiara to ensure their products are seaworthy before selling them.
The Anglican Church of Melanesia will elect a new Archbishop next month. Church General Secretary, Dr Abraham Haoriasi confirmed 12 February as the election date. He says the provincial electoral board of the Church will conduct the election.
Solomon Airlines has announced it will continue to operate its services to and from Port Vila as normal. In a statement, General Manager Operations and Commercial, Gus Kraus said they have conducted an immediate review of the airport’s runway and concluded that conditions were safe from a flight…
Trial has continued at the Magistrate Court for the former Minister of Police and National Security, Peter Shanel Agovaka, on an assault charge. The Member for Parliament for Central Guadalcanal is on trial for one count of assault, causing actual bodily harm, an offence he allegedly committed on…
Solomon Airlines has extended the dry lease contract for its Solomon Islands registered A-320 aircraft for another four-year term. A government statement said the contract extension follows a visit by the Director of Civil Aviation Authority Solomon Islands (CAASI) George Satu and a Solomon…
A Malaita Provincial Assembly Member, Lesley Kwaiga, has called on national leaders to willingly declare their 2016 plans to the public. In an interview with SIBC News, Mr Kwaiga said this call was made following a lot of negative comments about national leaders in the mainstream and social media.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is conducting audit investigations into the death of 17 infants who reportedly died following the diarrhoea outbreak in the country. Chairman of the Health Emergency Operations Committee, Dr Chris Becha confirmed in a media conference today.
Central and Eastern parts of the Solomon Islands are expected to experience a drier than normal rainfall from February to April this year. A Rainfall Outlook issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services today said a normal rainfall condition is forecasted for the Western region.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said diarrhoea cases in Honiara and the provinces are decreasing. Undersecretary Health Improvement of the Ministry of Health, Dr Chris Becha told SIBC’s ‘Distaem Nao’ program today diarrhoea cases are decreasing since the outbreak was announced last…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) by-election for Vuhokesa, ward six will be held on 2 March this year. This was after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Manasseh Maelanga approved and gazetted the date under regulation six of the Honiara City Council Elections Regulations 1999.
Member of Parliament for east Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke have appeared at the Magistrate Court today for a mention on their case. At their appearance, bail variation was applied for Mr Tovosia and was granted to allow him to travel to Fiji.
A man from east-central Guadalcanal has called on public transport service providers in Honiara to respect their passengers while travelling. Edwin Kumba made the call after observing that a lot of public transport providers are playing loud music while travelling with their passengers.
Chair of the Land Board, Donald Kudu has said infrastructure development for April Ridge should commence this year. Mr Kudu said the current lack of infrastructure will significantly slow the building of homes for those who were awarded plots.
Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has promised to improve Court circuits this year. He says bringing the rule of law closer to the people remains a top priority and they must do all they can to improve on these goals to the districts and provinces.
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has called on parties involved in distributing the 10,000 units of solar lamps donated by Taiwan this week to fulfill their mandated roles for the successful implementation of the solar lamps project in the country.
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in relation to the recent robbery incident in front of the former Westpac Bank, now Bank South Pacific in Honiara. Commissioner of Police Frank Prendergast confirmed Police arrested the fourth suspect Wednesday evening.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) together with the Traffic Department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will conduct a community-based consultation and awareness program in West Guadalcanal starting tomorrow.
The Solomon Islands Scouts Association will start its flag raising exercise in Malaita schools soon. Commissioner of the Scouts Association, Joe Billy Oge told SIBC’s ‘Distaem Nao’ program today, they have covered schools in Guadalcanal province and Honiara City last year after the revival of the…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has strongly deplored allegations by a New Zealand Journalist Michael Field who alleges that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had staged the ethnic crisis in 2000.
The Attorney-General, James Apaniai has said it is a challenge for the Judiciary to move cases forward and deliver judgements on time. Mr Apaniai made the statement while speaking at the 2016 legal year opening this week.
