Residents of Somata and Pepesala estate on Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) says they are prepared to defend themselves in court regarding the unlawful shipment of copra as claimed by the RIPEL Management.
Solomon Islands is expecting a drier season as the chances of El Nino occurring during the year have increased. Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, Lloyd Tahani confirmed to SIBC News yesterday. In an exclusive interview, Mr.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has plans to take over the RIPEL Plantation estate and use it for commercial agriculture. National consultant on agriculture, Edward Kingmele announced the plan during the launch of the second phase of the rural development project last week.
A young man from Russell Islands, believed to be mentally ill, has been arrested for the double murder of his mother and sister. Police at Yandina arrested him at Leru Village yesterday. Police allege the murders happened last Friday in the evening in the village.
The ordination of a Catholic Priest in Russell Islands over the weekend has been hailed a historical event for the people of Russell Islands. SIBC’s North West Guadalcanal Stringer John Toki who accompany the delegation to Russell Islands over the weekend says the ordination of the priest is the…
A community leader in Russell islands has said it is discriminatory when capable Russell island leaders are being left in the margins of the Central Islands Provincial government.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says this week’s elections will be peaceful if everybody works together. Solomon Islands goes to the Polls this Wednesday, November 19. Commissioner Prendergast made the statement last Thursday whilst announcing police preparations for Wednesday’s elections.
Health authorities have confirmed seven people have died in the country from measles-related complications, after a six months old baby in Western Province was the latest fatality.
Sir Allan Kemakeza has officially tendered his resignation as Speaker of the National Parliament. The National Parliament Media Unit says according to the constitution, a previous Speaker or Deputy Speaker will replace Sir Allan at the first sitting of the next House, until a new Speaker is…
