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Communities
School Election Project rolls out
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission rolled out its School Election Project for students of Tamboko Community High School in Northwest Guadalcanal today. The program complemented the Year 8 social studies curriculum, which focused on democracy, elections, governance and leadership.
29 Aug 2017
Corruption
Withdrawal of Anti-Corruption Bill is hypocrisy at its best: Manele
The withdrawal of the Anti-Corruption Bill 2016 in Parliament yesterday was hypocrisy at its best, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Hon. Jeremiah Manele. Mr Manele made the comment in a media conference yesterday.
29 Aug 2017
Honiara City
Waena slams Ministry of Finance
Former Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena has said Government ministers can only perform their duties provided they have funds from the Ministry responsible for government finances.
18 Aug 2017
Diplomacy
PM visits Australian Police Training Facility
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to the Australian capital, Canberra visited the Australian Federal Police Training Facility at Majura in Canberra.
18 Aug 2017
Government
PM reshuffles Ministers in latest DCCG shake up
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has today announced a major reshuffle of its Ministers. The Prime Minister confirms, the reshuffle was to enhance the administration of Ministries that have been under-performing and improve efficiency to support the implementation and delivery…
4 Aug 2017
Uncategorized
SIBC’s Guadalcanal Weaving Festival-provincial day gallery
Check out SIBC’s photos from Tuesday’s Guadalcanal celebrations and inaugural weaving festival at Lela Beach.
1 Aug 2017
Corruption
Pacha to respond in Parliament
Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. David Dei Pacha, has said he will respond to the video footage which alleged he was seen involved in a secret meeting with an Asian miner in April this year.
31 Jul 2017
Solomon Islands’ Government finances back in black with $53 million surplus
The Government has recorded a fiscal surplus of $SBD53 million in the month of June, following a $120 million deficit the previous month. The month economic bulletin for June stated the surplus was because of an 11 percent increase in government revenue to $269 million whilst government expenditure…
27 Jul 2017
Laws
‘Mi no save’: Solomon Islanders confused on CDF fund
A recent Transparency Solomon Islands report has found the majority of constituents around the country have very limited knowledge on the Constituency Development Fund. It was revealed on a recent CDF community audit report presented by TSI.
24 Jul 2017
People
Doctors’ strike called off after MOU signed
The proposed strike notice issued by the Solomon islands Medical Association (SIMA) has been called off after a Memorandum of understanding was signed with the Ministry of Public Service late on Friday.
21 Jul 2017
Government
Mines Minister flies to Kazakhstan as secret meeting allegations linger
The Minister of Mines & Energy is not expected to respond to video footage of an alleged secret meeting between him and a controversial Asian miner until he returns to the capital from a trip to Kazakhstan on Monday.
18 Jul 2017
Top Headlines
Crocodile hunters: police announce new squad to deal with croc problem
The Royal Solomon Islands Police is stepping up its campaign against the increase in crocodile population around the country. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley revealed the Police Response Unit (PRT) would be deployed to the provinces to respond to crocodile reports.
17 Jul 2017
Choiseul Province
Opposition question Government on West and Choi elections
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has called on the Government to explain where it will source funds to finance the Western and Choiseul provincial elections as these elections were never budgeted for.
11 Jul 2017
People
Governor General’s daughter charged for assaulting a police officer
The youngest daughter of the Solomon Islands Governor General has been arrested and charged for assaulting a police officer. Amelia Kabui, a law student and daughter of His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui, was also charged with obstructing police officers when executing their duties, intimidation and…
5 Jul 2017
Top Headlines
‘We’re ready’: after 14 years, the Solomon Islands Police force is now in charge
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as of this week has taken the full responsibility for the safety and security of Solomon Islands following RAMSI’s departure. Speaking to local Journalists, Police Commissioner Mathew Varley said the force was well trained and ready to undertake its duties.
3 Jul 2017
Top Headlines
PM calls for review of sea safety following boat tragedy
The Prime Minister has announced a review into emergency response systems and boat safety in the Solomon Islands following last week’s boat tragedy which looks to have claimed 15 lives.
23 Jun 2017
Government
Solomon Islands Government hit with $269 million revenue black hole
Solomon Islands Government Revenue has fallen short against expected collections to the end of May, resulting in a $SBD269.8 million revenue shortfall for the first five months of the year.
20 Jun 2017
Government
I was wrong on RAMSI, PM admits
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has admitted he was wrong to have questioned the initial arrival of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.
19 Jun 2017
Honiara City
Is this the answer to Honiara’s crippling traffic?
Detailed planning is underway for a 4km inner-city bypass along the Hibiscus Avenue route to ease the crippling traffic in Honiara’s city centre. Early planning, revealed in the 2017-2036 National Transport Plan, would see the link run from the Holy Cross Cathedral, and, possibly, all the way to…
14 Jun 2017
Top Headlines
UN backs Solomon Islands for a brighter future
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare says he is heartened to hear the continued support of the United Nations Peace Building Commission (NPBC) with the Solomon Islands Government.
13 Jun 2017