About 2,000 women of the Catholic Church were briefed on the Staged Limited Rearmament of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) this week. A statement from RAMSI’s Public Affairs said the briefing was held on Thursday during the 8th Archdiocese gathering for Catholic Women at the Tangarare…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the people of Malaita Province that their call has not fallen on deaf ears. Speaking at the Malaita Province 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations today, Prime Minister Sogavare congratulated the Malaita provincial government and its people for another…
Malaita Province has announced its intention to establish the sovereign State of Malaita. Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia made the announcement in his speech during the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Auki today.
A 28-days strike notice has been issued to the Management of Solomon Water. The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) issued the notice yesterday on behalf of Solomon Water’s 103 employees.
Solomon Airlines has congratulated Captains Cornelius Vonseu and Steven Aumanu following the successful completion of both pilot’s Instructional Techniques Course via the assistance of Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI) Instructor, Captain Gerard Rea.
Chairman of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division, Charles Aiwosuga has urged the public to help keep Honiara clean asthe 8th Premiers Conference for this year draws closer. The Premier’s Conference will be co-hosted by HCC and Guadalcanal Province in October.
Forestry industry watchdog, the Solomon Forests Association (SFA) has supported the move by the National Government to clean up the industry. A statement from SFA said it has been advocating this since the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government came into power last year, but is long…
The country’s largest social networking group Forum Solomon IslandsInternational (FSII) said it has received information that the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) is planning to haveit de-registered. The group’s Management revealed this in a post on its Facebook wall.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is launching its new official website today. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in his weekly media conference yesterday. Mr Prendergast said the new site will be operational by this morning.
A huge crowd has turned up at the Australian High Commission’s annual film festival at the Art Gallery on Wednesday night. A statement from the Australian High Commission office in Honiara said the event featured the popular Australian Movie, ‘Paper Planes.’ Acting Australian High Commissioner, Dr.
Malaita Province will celebrate its 32nd Second Appointed Day in the provincial capital Auki tomorrow. A government statement yesterday said the Gwaunaru’u airport will temporarily open tomorrow to enable Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to attend the province’s 32nd Second…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has successfully installed over 20 waste bins within the city. HCC Deputy Clerk Fred Warereau told SIBC News this is part of the Council’s new waste management system. He says this is vital to effectively manage waste in the city.
Theatre groups from Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel and Makira Ulawa provinces who were engaged in providing election awareness prior to last year’s national elections are still awaiting their payments.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group is calling on the Prime Minister to remove his Forestry Minister Bodo Dettke and Special Secretary to Prime Minister Rence Sore.
Malaita Province has joined other provinces in supporting the National Government’s decision for a staged limited rearmament of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
People who depend on rainwater in the country are urged to start rationing their water due to the low rainfall currently experienced as the El Nino season continues. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC News it is likely there will be low rainfall, impacting parts of the country.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Prime Minister to fulfill his promises to the people of Solomon Islands. In a media statement, the Group said a notable promise among others the Prime Minister and his Government made to the people is the projects in Malaita province.
Victims of the recent Tropical Cyclone Raquel in East Malaita have finally received their relief supplies today. This follows a delivery of more than 500 kilograms of rice by the Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Stanley Festus Sofu. SIBC’s East Malaita stringer Enoch Idui reports.
World Vision has recently completed its grassroots literacy training workshop in Honiara successfully. A statement from the non-government organisation said the training was part of its vision to encourage and empower youths to participate and contribute to enhancing development in their…
The issues raised in last week’s public forum held by the Forum Solomon Islands International are important for the development and livelihood of Solomon Islanders, said FSII Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Afuga.
