Taro, the provincial capital of Choiseul province is constantly experiencing hiccups with its only generator, sparking complaints about a proper electricity establishment.
Two newly commissioned 100 Kilowatts gen sets installed at Tulagi, Central Province, is making a significant difference in the lives of the provincial town’s residence. Power output has increased immensely supplying the entire township.
Australia’s bilateral package to Solomon Islands after the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) leaves next June is in its design stage.
A Guadalcanal community leader has appealed on relevant stakeholders to work together to address non-communicable diseases increasing rapidly in the country. Betty Gigisi told SIBC News, her conviction is the result of an eye opener festival in Vanuatu.
A concerned West Makira man demands the National and Provincial Governments allocate better shipping service for the people of the province. Anderson Hiru told SIBC News, having Makira people in Honiara to access better government services is not encouraging.
Trustees of Kogulai Water Source have disassociated themselves from any attempt to disrupt Kogulai water source from supplying Honiara. Kogulai Water Source Trustees spokesman, Mr. Charles Keku made the assurance. Mr.
A $1.5 million modern health facility was recently opened at Marovo, Western Province. Called the Batuna Pioneer Memorial Clinic, it comes under the ‘Adopt a Clinic Health Program’ of the Seventh Day Adventist church in the pacific.
The 2016 National Education Authority (NEA) Conference gets underway in Auki, Malaita Province. The conference began with a grand opening ceremony featuring a traditional Malaita welcome ceremony and the lighting of the NEAC torch at Auki Primary School.
The Malaita Provincial Chief Education Officer, Andy Siarani has urged his fellow Education Authorities across the country to ignite a passion for education and spread it across the country.
The Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has clarified the choice made in appointing an expatriate as the country’s new Chief Magistrate. Chief Justice Palmer during the swearing in ceremony of his worship, John Numapo, said the appointment was made without any favoritism or confusion as suggested by…
The country’s new Chief Magistrate has taken his oath of allegiance today. Mr. John Numapo from Papua New Guinea takes up the new position as Chief Magistrate for the next 12 months. He was sworn in by the Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer this morning at the High Court. Chief Justice Palmer says Mr.
The negligence by responsible authorities would continue to cost lives across the country once immediate actions are not carefully heeded. A David Sitea Bata from Malaita province told SIBC News today the tragic death of a person over the weekend along the deteriorated East Malaita road and the…
A frustrated West Makira man denies any tangible service from the National Government to the people of Makira Ulawa Province since independence. Bursting out through the national voice today, Anderson Hiru says developments on Makira are not equivalent to the sacrifices Makira as a province…
Manuopo clinic, Reef Islands, Temotu Province is better closed off and vacated suggests Richard Bapo, Balipa Community High School Principal. Watching the clinic deteriorate over the years, Mr Bapo says its condition now is unfit even to house sick patients let alone nurses work under.
The Diabetic Retinopathy within the Regional Eye Centre at the National Referral Hospital is encouraging diabetic patients to a regular eye check. Diabetic Retinopathy Officer, Edith Fanega explains, people must understand that diabetes can affect patients eyes.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has as of last night issued a strong wind advice to the travelling public. The Met Service reports, a general easterly trade wind currently persists over the country. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Mr.
The immediate issues arising shortly after the old Gizo hospital in the Western province was burned down on 22 July this year has been addressed. Chairman of the task force mandated to assess the situation, Adrian Tony told Radio Hapi Lagun’s Sina Adrian the assessment has been completed. Mr.
People of Kamaga Community in East Choiseul are urgently calling on the ruling government to address their contaminated water which is believed to have since claimed three lives leaving many others hospitalised.
Road users in North Malaita have questioned the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) why it fails to repair two damaged bridges in the region since last year.
Deteriorating road conditions in East Malaita could halt transport services in the region. Transport providers in the region complaint, their services will be withheld this week.
