The Solomon Islands Meteorological office says the country will experience weather changes as we move into the tropical cyclone season. Principle Forecaster Manoah Tepa told SIBC News this is a natural change as we head closer to the tropical cyclone season which begins next month.
Water problems will now be a thing of the past for the San Isidro Care and Training Centre in North-West Guadalcanal. This was made possible by the installation of a much-needed water pump at the Centre by the Honiara Rotary Club.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services announced a total of 414 cases of dengue-like illness have been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal. The Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) revealed in a media conference today, saying this was since the outbreak was declared early…
Community members of Sigana Ward in Isabel Province are calling on their Provincial Member to speed up the final work on their rural health clinic at Nagholau.
North Malaita constituents have successfully celebrated the historical launch of their ship last week at Malu’u station. The new MV Baelae will operate fuel services for the constituency. Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri who attended the ceremony sends this report.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will provide the most effective strategy for dealing with crime as a tool to build peace in the communities. Deputy Police Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi revealed this during the International Day of Peace celebration last Wednesday. Mr.
Honiara City Council has a new 10 tonne Compactor Truck – an addition to its fleet for rubbish collection. The Vehicle was handed over to HCC’s Works Division last Friday by the Mayor of Honiara City Council, Andrew Mua who urged responsible staff to take good care of the new rubbish compactor.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services have launched a National Vaccine Cold Chain Policy this week.
A minute silence was observed in honour of fallen Royal Solomon Islands Police Officers (RSIPF) today. The ceremony took place at the GBR, RAMSI Memorial base, East Honiara. This is part of celebrations commemorating this year’s ‘Police Remembrance Day’.
Constituents of North Malaita eagerly await the historic launch of their new boat this Thursday. The new ship will be operated by the North Malaita Shipping Limited. Hon. member for North Malaita Constituency and Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon Jimmy Lusibaea facilitated the purchase.
A former Government road works officer has called on the Ministry of Infrastructure Development to properly scrutinise road contractors before awarding them contracts to fix the deteriorating road conditions in Honiara.
The Premier of Central Islands Province assures, his Government is on top of Education challenges currently affecting Central Islands province. SIBC visited some communities around Gela last week listening to peoples’ stories on education issues facing them.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has called on the Government and responsible authorities to quickly allocate an alternative land to replace the current Kola Ridge cemetery.
The Tulagi Hospital in Central Islands Province is currently operating without a doctor. Assistant Nursing Director John Watemae told SIBC News the hospital has been without a doctor since the beginning of this year. Mr. Watemae says the hospital’s major need now is to have its own doctor.
The Australian High Commission has welcomed six new Australian Volunteers to Solomon Islands who will use their skills and expertise to develop host organisations across the country.
The Information Communication Technological Support Unit (ICTSU) under the Ministry of Finance and Treasury is looking to improve its connectivity to all government ministries in the country.
By 2020, 300,000 Solomon Islanders should have access to financial services including commercial banks and semi-formal financial services in the country. This was according to Mrs. Caroline Kanoko, Manager of the National Financial Inclusion Unit at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI).
The Solomon Islands Maritime Association is suing the former owner of the vessel MV Chanella for violating the Maritime Act. This was during a trip the vessel made from Noro, Western Province en route to Temotu province, December last year.
Kilu’ufi Hospital Health Authority has dispatched an awareness team targeting densely populated areas in Malaita Province suspected of contracting the current Dengue virus. This is crucial as the search for the virus type continues.
A number of local food farmers supplying the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) are complaining of alleged corrupt practices within the Rove Correctional Headquarter.
