Strengthening community partnerships is vital to blood donation campaign in Solomon Islands. The Director of the National Medical Laboratory, Alfred Dofai made the statement today at a press conference on World Blood Donor Day.
The travelling public of North Malaita has been denied access to basic social services as a result of bad infrastructure after the recent bad weather. With three wooden bridges now down and patches of deteriorating roads along the Northern region worsen, people are facing difficulties in accessing…
The people of Malaita Province will now have access to a modern, spacious and well-equipped police station with the opening of the Malaita Provincial Police Headquarters, worth AUD$1.8 million, in the provincial capital Auki today.
The Solomon Islands Government under the leadership of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government has resolved to commit to better protecting the range of benefits that Solomon Islands derives from the ocean.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the future of Solomon Islands must be carefully planned to ensure that the country can sustain and protect the ocean. The Prime Minister made the statement in Honiara yesterday when he officially opened the inaugural Solomon Islands Government Ocean Summit.
A research fellow from an Australian University says there has been no effect in transforming Solomon Islands into a well-governed state, despite having been given so much aid.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock says it is looking forward to implementing the Integrated Pig and Agriculture Training Centre in Malaita province.
A woman has been arrested in Makira Province for stabbing her husband in his left shoulder with a bush knife during an argument. Police in Kirakira arrested her yesterday. Her husband was taken to the hospital after the stabbing and is reported to be in a stable condition.
A new eye centre to provide free eye care will open in Honiara mid next month. A collaboration between the governments of Solomon Islands and New Zealand, with eye care charity, Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, the centre will have a significant impact on avoidable blindness in the country.
The South Pacific Business Development microfinance network in Honiara has proved to be a success with more than 3000 members in and outside Honiara. Compliance officer Donnie Timo confirmed to SIBC news that since its establishment in 2013, more than 3000 women have become members under the…
Some members of the Guadalcanal Provincial Government have expressed concern that they were “excluded” from a review summit of the draft federal constitution. The Draft Federal Constitutional Review Summit was held at the Guadalcanal Beach Resort this week.
Preparatory work on land and other development-related issues is currently underway in Suafa Bay, North Malaita. General Secretary of the Suafa Bay Harivava Development Governing Council Henry Tabusu confirmed this to SIBC News in an interview today.
The High Court will deliver its judgement for a former Central Bank Officer charged with more than 30 counts of money laundering and two counts of larceny and embezzlement this week. Philip Bobongi stood trial last year for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million of Central Bank’s muted notes.
Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa says his committee could still propose a constitutional amendment on the independence of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, even if the government refuses to bring it to parliament.
Matakwalao Council of Chiefs in North Malaita is to host its first meeting with Malaita Provincial Government and its Provincial Peace Council tomorrow. The meeting is part of a series of negotiations where involved parties are expect to attend.
The National Archives in Solomon Islands has commemorated the International Archives Day in Honiara today. The event is observed annually on June 9th as the day the International Council on Archives has set aside to observe, advocate and promote the roles and responsibilities of archives…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated Temotu Provincial Government as the latter celebrates its Second Appointed Day today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavera says, on behalf of his Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) he desires to send his heartfelt congratulation to the…
A government delegation led by Minister Honourable Andrew Manepora’a had a successful dialogue with two Landowners with registered titles along the Auki Kilu’ufi road. This negotiation is for possible acquiring of land to expand Auki Township.
Member of Parliament for West Makira, Honourable Derek Manuari says we cannot continue to deny the rights of the people of West Papua to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
More than 20 people from various religious back grounds have just completed a week long trauma counselling in Honiara. The counselling was facilitated by Mr. Patrick Rasmussen of Queensland Australia and was held from June 1st for five days.
