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Healthcare
AUSTRALIAN DERMATOLOGIST VISITS NRH
An internationally renowned Dermatology Specialist, Associate Professor Anthony Hall of Australia has visited the National Referral Hospital this week. Medical Superintendent of National Referral Hospital Doctor Runnie Jagilly confirmed Professor Hall’s visit to SIBC News today.
20 Nov 2015
Police
RSIPF TO START SAFE BOAT OPERATION
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will commence its safe boat operation next week. The operation will be jointly conducted with the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Authority (SIMSA).
19 Nov 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
TINA HYDRO LANDOWNERS THREATENED TO ABANDON PROJECT
Landowning groups of the Tina Hydro project including the Kochiabolo, Garo-Buhu and Vuraligi tribes have threatened to withdraw from involving in any future negotiations and implementation of the Tina Hydro project.
19 Nov 2015
Business
OPPOSITION CLAIMS PM MISLED PEOPLE OVER BUSINESS INTAKES
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has claimed Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has misled the nation about the amount his family business; the EMS Enterprises is receiving per month under the Ministry of Communication and Aviation airport contracts.
19 Nov 2015
Rennell/Bellona Province
MET SERVICE ISSUED HEAVY RAIN ALERTS
A Heavy Rain Alert Number Four has been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service this morning. A statement from the Met Office today says the Heavy Rain Alert is in force for Rennell and Bellona Province only.
18 Nov 2015
Banks
GOV’T & CBSI TO CONDUCT CONSULTATIONS
The National Government and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will conduct a key preliminary consultation workshop on Thursday. This workshop is to identify important linkages in the overall work of financial inclusion in the country.
18 Nov 2015
Abuses
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR 16 DAYS ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV
Preparations for the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence is progressing well. According to Vois Blo Mere program on the National Broadcaster, the event will begin on the 25th of this month to December 10th.
18 Nov 2015
Banks
BSP KIRAKIRA CUSTOMERS WANT PROPER SERVICES
Bank South Pacific (BSP) customers in Kirakira, Makira province have been denied proper accessibility of BSP Banking services since last week. A Romano Haga told SIBC News, this has affected many people who have to travel to access banking services.
18 Nov 2015
Healthcare
IMMUNISATION ON IN HONIARA
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, together with the Honiara City Council’s Health Division are currently conducting one week of mass immunisation awareness program in Honiara and other parts of the country.
18 Nov 2015
Airlines
SUMSUM COMMENCED CASE AGAINST FSII
Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ron Sumsum has yesterday commenced his case against the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) at the Magistrate Court. Five of FSII’s trustees are facing one count of libel from the Captain.
18 Nov 2015
Business
JOINT FUEL DEPOT OPENED IN HONIARA
The Guadalcanal Plains Resource Development Company Limited (GPRDCL) has officially opened a joint fuel depot with the South Pacific Oil. Chair of the GPRDCL Mr Eliam Tangirongo describes this as a new investment chapter for the partnership.
17 Nov 2015
Court
RENBEL RESOURCE OWNERS UNHAPPY OVER COURT DECISION
Resource Owners in Rennell and Bellona Province have expressed disappointment over a High Court decision, guaranteeing the Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) to continue with mining operations in the province.
17 Nov 2015
Government
OPPOSITION CONCERNED OVER MEETING WITH FORMER MILITANTS
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has raised serious concerns over recent media reports of the Prime Minister’s alleged meeting with former militants. In a statement today, the Opposition Group says whilst the details of the report are unclear, the fact that it has been raised in the mainstream…
17 Nov 2015
Honiara City
PROPOSED BETEL NUT ORDINANCE READY FOR TABLING
The proposed concept paper for the betel nut Ordinance is ready and will be tabled in the next Full Council meeting. Chairman of the law Enforcement Division Charles Aiwosuga who will table the concept paper says his standing committee has been working tirelessly to complete the Ordinance.
17 Nov 2015
Government
REPEAT NO MISTAKES OF KEEPING BAD ADMINISTRATORS: OPPOSITION
Solomon Islands must not repeat the same mistakes of harbouring administrators who think they are above the law says, Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Mr Manele made the statement in Parliament recently when contributing to the 2015 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2015.
16 Nov 2015
Court
NEW JUDGE FOR HIGH COURT
A new Judge has been appointed to the High Court bench. He is John Keniapisia a former Special Secretary to the Prime Minister and private lawyer. The Ministry of Justice and legal Affairs Permanent Secretary Freddy Me’esa says Mr.
16 Nov 2015
Australia
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BEST: AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSMAN
An Australian indigenous leader and prominent businessman Mr Warren Mundine says Public-private partnerships on Guadalcanal’s oil palm industry is a testimony of how customary land can be used for economic development.
16 Nov 2015
Healthcare
MENTAL HEALTH HAS ADVERSE EFFECTS: Dr OROTALOA
The Head of the National Mental Health Service, Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Orotaloa says mental neurological and substance use disorder can adversely affect the ability of children and adults to learn and function at home, work and in our society.
16 Nov 2015
Funds
SINPF LAUNCHED NEW SITE
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) now has a new website. Launched last Friday, the site fulfils the NPF Board’s emphasis on effectively using Information Technology to improve Member’s and Employer services.
16 Nov 2015
Donations
FSII APPRECIATES HOSPITAL DONATIONS
The FSII Management has appreciated all involved parties in securing and shipping a 40 feet container of 48 beds and mattresses over to the country. The involved parties include New Zealand’s “Take My Hand” charitable foundation, former Police Commissioner, Frank Short, the Solomon Islands Forests…
16 Nov 2015