Honiara residents have been urged to be cautious of petty theft and burglaries as the country enters the pre-Christmas season. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told his weekly media conference today, historically, petty theft and burglaries may arise in this time of the year.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare assures a visiting West Papuan delegation of his determination as Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to continue the push for West Papua’s freedom from all forms of human rights abuses and oppression in that region.
Blood collection at the National Referral Hospital’s blood bank has improved over the past months. Thanks to the Solomon Islands Red Cross in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services for their blood program.
The Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) has terminated three of its employees in relation to missing moneys. A board member of SIPEU, Magistrate Jim Seuika confirmed one was an accountant who was terminated after the newly appointed board came in.
A trial has been set for the Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke, for 24 November. Hon. Tovosia and Mr. Veke are each facing eleven counts of abuse of office and attempt of abuse of office.
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Duddley Kopu has said a massive re-education of the rural populace is needed to encourage young people to participate in agriculture and rural development.
Solomon Islands will gain financial and social benefits from the labour mobility agreement recently signed in Canada by the Guadalcanal provincial government and the Canadian International Training and Education Corporation (CITREC).
The mining sector has the potential to deliver positive development to Solomon Islands’ economy and improve the lives of people according to World Bank.
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has now taken over all Westpac Banking operations in Solomon Islands as of today. A statement from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) said the operation was effective as of last Friday.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has laid two additional charges on re-captured fugitive Edmond Sae when his case appeared before a Magistrate last week. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a fresh to strong winds warning of 15 to 25 knots and moderate swells of 2.5 meters to most open waters of the Solomon Islands.
The Corporate Director of Airlines Hotels in Saskatchewan, Canada has said they have four hotels in Saskatchewan and are very interested in the potential of the new labour mobility program recently signed by the International Training and Education Corp. (CITREC) over the weekend.
A Principal Magistrate says it is a waste of time for cases to keep appearing in court and be adjourned because a lawyer is absent. Magistrate Fatimah Taeburi commented when she adjourned a case to another date.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has held successful meetings with the Chiefs of East Honiara this week to talk about its new crime prevention model.
Preparations for the Ngarataniau Panpipe & Cultural Festival is on target. Chairman of the organising committee Henry Star Dora says traditional panpipe groups from East & West Are’are, East & West Kwaio and Small Malaita are practicing for the first ever fascinating cultural show.
Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
The prevalence of Diabetes is estimated to be 13.5 percent across the country. Director of the Eye Department at the Central hospital, Dr. Claude Posala says on average, about one out of eight people have diabetes and are at risk of developing diabetic complications, including blindness.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received its first breathalyser unit. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast brought the breathalyser equipment along to his press conference today.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast is warning communities to take extra precaution when lighting a fire. Commissioner Prendergast says with the current dry and windy weather conditions, the fire has become very risky.
The current severe dry weather has worsen its impacts on Russell Islands, Central Province. SIBC News stringer for Central Islands Province Mr Tome Kiki confirms, people of the island have now been forced to seek food and water elsewhere.
