The People of Northwest Choiseul Constituency have expressed concerns over the delay of disaster relief support from their Member of Parliament and the Provincial Disaster Office. Provincial Assembly Member for Choiseul Bay Ward, Hon.
Vata community in Northwest Guadalcanal has celebrated St. Bartholomew yesterday. The celebration coincides with children receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion and Baptism by father Peter Chele.
Communities on Savo, Russell islands have expressed concerns over the continuation of the current dry season on the island. James Viriala told SIBC News, Savo communities are concerned that their drinking water and food gardens would be affected if this dry season continues.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said the implementation of major projects earmarked for Malaita Province will provide more employment for Malaitans.
The cost of reagents overseas are often quite expensive for the National Referral Hospital (NRH), says National Laboratory Director Alfred Dofai. He stated at the recent hearing into the 2009 Report of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Medical Services provided…
The Solomon Islands community in Port Vila, Vanuatu has met with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation over the weekend. A government statement today said the community has raised a number of issues it wants the Solomon Islands Government to address.
A concept paper on Road Transport Ordinance 2015 has been put together by the Chair of the Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division and the Council’s Legal Advisor.
The St. Michael Church of Melanesia in Marasa, West Guadalcanal now has a new Priest who was ordained over the weekend. He is Thomas Venjo, who will serve at the Church.
A tender notice has been issued by the Western Provincial Government that will see the road in Gizo finally undergo a face-lift. The deteriorating condition of roads in Gizo has been a long time issue for the provincial capital.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have met with Mono community Leaders recently to discuss possible dialogue and allow police officers to provide security in the area.
Chair of the organising committee for the “De Makira Banana Festival,” Noel Mamau has confirmed preparations are progressing well for the event. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr Mamau said the organising committee is calling on the people of Makira Ulawa Province to participate in the event, to showcase…
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said the budget allocated for the National Referral Hospital needs to be used efficiently. Dr.
The Western Provincial Government has approved $19,000 to address the water crisis in the provincial capital Gizo. Gizo has been experiencing water shortages due to the current dry season.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has said the recruitment of new police officers were done in a fair and accountable process. RSIPF was responding to complaints relating to a selection of family members and relatives of high-rank police officers into the new police recruitment.
Communities in Malaita and Choiseul provinces were equipped with the knowledge on how to create action plans to address issues affecting communities on the use of land.
The High Court has today convicted and remanded a man for raping a mute girl in 2013. The man from Temotu province was convicted on one count of rape and one count of buggery The victim was a 13-year-old girl living with a disability – she could not speak.
Honiara residents are advised to take security measures as the number of burglary incidents have increased in town. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said so far more incidents have come to police attention.
The two men from Choiseul Province who went missing since last Friday, have landed safely in North Bougainvillea last night. Josiah Vana from Choiseul Province told SIBC News, they have received reports from Bougainville last night that the men have landed on Motlok Island in Bougainville.
Disaster-affected communities in Ngella, Central Islands were the first to receive disaster relief supplies from their Member of Parliament Bartholomew Parapolo recently.
The Sailors from the New Zealand Offshore Patrol Vessel HMNZS Wellington which is currently in the country are participating in a number of civic activities at certain locations around Honiara.
