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Church
MORMON CHURCH OPENS IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Church of Christ of the Latter Day Saints has organized a two-day public tour of its new Church meeting house at Talise, Central Honiara over the weekend. The tour aims to protect the church from negative views and opinions by providing information to the public.
16 Nov 2015
Chiefs
EAST KWAIO CHIEFS LAUNCHED NEW COUNCIL
Chiefs of Ward 17 in East Kwaio, Malaita Province, have successfully launched their newly formed Uru Council of Chiefs for Change at Atoifi Station. The council is formed purposely to address various development issues in East Kwaio. Mr.
15 Nov 2015
Media
NEW MAGAZINE “TODAY SOLOMONS’ LAUNCHED
Locally owned Magazine, “Today Solomons,” has been officially launched in Honiara. The magazine features people, culture and travel places. Speaking at the launching, the Magazine’s Editor, Evan Wasuka says Today Solomon is a life style magazine.
15 Nov 2015
Disaster
RENBEL PEOPLE APPRECIATED PEOPLE’s SUPPORT
Affected people of Bellona Island in Rennell and Bellona Province have appreciated various groups and individuals who assisted them with food and water supplies. Mr. Barnabas Suainiu says victims from Bellona Island appreciate the assistance.
14 Nov 2015
Agriculture
FARMERS DENIED ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION
West Guadalcanal Cocoa and Coconut farmers have been denied accessibility to Agricultural information due to lack of Agriculture Extension Officers in their area. A Francis Magani told SIBC News, Agricultural information should be widely accessed by farmers throughout the country.
14 Nov 2015
Agriculture
COCOA AWARD WINNER TO RECEIVE AWARD IN HONIARA
The winner of the International Cocoa Award, David Junior Kebu will finally receive his award this Saturday in Honiara. Mr Kebu’s cocoa sample was sponsored early this year by the Australian Government to enter the International Cocoa of Excellence Programme.
13 Nov 2015
Elections
MAKIRA ULAWA SETS ELECTION DATE
The Makira Ulawa Province has formally set its Provincial Assembly Election date to 16th December 2015. This is according to the gazetted notice from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening.
12 Nov 2015
Court
9 BOUGAINVILLIANS & LOCAL FACING IMMIGRATION CHARGES
Nine Bougainville men and a local facing immigration charges appeared at the Magistrate’s Court this morning. Sylester Motoqo, Vincent Ma’ako, Justin Moiru, Eddie Posena, Joe Nupa, Nigel Tonnaku, Thomas Konnou, Dominic Samo and Tom Ruben from Bougainville were each charged with one count of…
12 Nov 2015
Healthcare
HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK RUNS OUT
The blood bank at the National Referral Hospital is again facing blood shortage as the festive season draws closer. Medical Lab Manager at the hospital, Donald Tahani reveals, blood supply at the hospital usually gets lower at this time of the year as most people are heading home for holidays.
11 Nov 2015
Climate Change
DRIER THAN NORMAL RAINFALL FOR SOLOMONS
Climate outlook and the drought watch information have recorded drier than normal rainfall across the country during the past three months. According to the National Situation report number two issued by the National Disaster Management Office, the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will…
10 Nov 2015
Alcohol/Drugs
NORTH MALAITA LEADERS GET TOUGH ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
Chiefs and Leaders in North Malaita are imposing tough measures for kwaso producers and consumers in their communities. SIBC Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri reports, tougher penalties are imposed after noticing the majority of incidents in their communities are connected to liquor influence.
10 Nov 2015
Politics
RENBEL PROVINCIAL GOV’T APPEALS FOR CALM
Rennel and Bellona Provincial Government has appealed to all people of the province to stay calm and allow their provincial representatives to debate various leadership issues raised against the current leadership of Premier Hon. Collin Singamoana Tesu’atai.
10 Nov 2015
Communities
COMMUNITY LEADERS APPLAUD POLICE PROGRAM
Many community leaders in the country have appreciated the newly launched radio awareness program on law and order issues of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The program is being presented by the RSIPF Head of Departments both in Honiara and those in the provinces.
10 Nov 2015
Government
MPA CALLED ON GOV’T TO FULFILL ITS ROAD PROMISES
Provincial Assembly Member for Aola ward, Guadalcanal Province Gordon Tapalia calls on the government to fulfill its promise on road rehabilitation for Northeast Guadalcanal. Mr Tapalia says, the 25 Kilometer road from Bokokimbo to Aola deteriorates over the past 30 years.
10 Nov 2015
Development
GOV’T TO RE-LOOK AT IMPLEMENTING MALAITA PROJECTS
The national government will have to relook on its approaches to implementing the Malaita national projects in its effort to ensure they are implemented in the coming years.
8 Nov 2015
Guadalcanal Province
GCIL WARNED AGAINST BUYING HOMES
The Gold Ridge Community Investment Limited (GCIL) Executive Management has warned the public not to buy houses from Gold Ridge landowners. This came after certain landowners residing at the resettlement villages have sold their houses to certain individuals and businessmen.
7 Nov 2015
Abuses
YOUTH FINED FOR PUNCHING ANOTHER
The Magistrates Court has fined a 21-year-old man $300 for punching another boy who was returning home from a Sunday service, July this year. Earlier the Court heard the victim was returning home from Church through Saint Nicholas school, when he met the accused Eddie Daiwo and two others.
7 Nov 2015
Communities
MAKIRA COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY CONTINUOUS DRY SEASON
The Makira Ulawa provincial disaster officer, Ruth Timauku has confirmed that out of 20 wards in the province 17 have reported facing difficulties as a result of the dry season. Mrs.
7 Nov 2015
Infrastructure
LANDOWNER NEGOTIATIONS NEARING COMPLETION
Negotiations with landowners for the implementation of the Kukum Highway road rehabilitation project will soon be concluded. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Henry Murray told the Public Accounts Committee today.
5 Nov 2015
Australia
NEW INITIATIVE TO END VIOLENCE LAUNCHED IN HONIARA
The Australian High Commission Office and Live and Learn Solomon Islands have today jointly launched the “Red Cardim Vaelens”, a new initiative to tackle gender-based violence through sports in Solomon Islands.
5 Nov 2015