Cocoa farmers in and around North Malaita have expressed disappointment over the unattractive buying price for wet cocoa beans in the region. The farmers alleged current buyers pay $3.00 per kilogram for wet beans.
Chief Henry Siota of Santa Ana, Makira Ulawa province has appealed for a registered nurse be posted at the Santa Ana Rural Health Clinic urgently. Chief Siota says having to go without a registered nurse for the past three months means people’s health has been severely affected.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group said the Government has failed the people of Sikaiana which resulted in the death of a child and worrying health concerns of mothers and children on the atoll.
The current power supply to Auki Township remains critical. Solomon Power Chief Engineer Mr. Martin Sam confirms to SIBC News this morning, this is due to the fact that Auki Power Station lacks reserve supplies for its customers. But Mr.
The lack of medical supplies to the Malaita outer Island of Sikaiana, has resulted in the loss of one life so far. Reports from the Atoll says an infant passed away 2am yesterday of serious health complication.
Malaita provincial premier Peter Chanel Ramohia has called on the responsible authorities to resume franchise shipping service to the Malaita Outer Island of Sikaiana.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has successfully completed a community consultation on the Mental Health Bill in Visale, Northwest Guadalcanal this week. The consultation was part of the Ministry’s community stakeholders meeting on the Mental Health Bill.
A long journey or dream can be achieved through the support and encouragement of family and friends, says Sir Dr. Nathan Kere. Sir Dr. Kere made the comments during the official opening of his family’s new two storey building in East Honiara late yesterday.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has launched its Education Strategic Framework 2016-2030 over the weekend. The new framework includes three very important goals. Permanent Secretary, Dr.
The old Gizo hospital has engulfed in flame late this afternoon. SIBC’s Sina Adrian who witnessed the building disappear in flame says the situation was one of despair as the only firefighter in Gizo could do nothing to save the building and its valuables. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services is in Lata, Temotu Province conducting Metrological Observer training. Solomon Sammy, one of the MET trainers reports from Lata this morning.
The Mental Health Services of the Solomon Islands under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has started conducting a wider consultation with its stakeholders to review and amend the current Mental Treatment Act 1972.
Daily road users in East Malaita will have to spend extra money for transportation as a portion of the East road deteriorates to its worst condition. The last road repair was completed five years ago and users complain having to pay twice as much for road transportation.
The Solomon Islands Home Finance (SIHF) is constructing 50 dwelling homes for sale by the end of this month. SIHF’s Senior Building Technician, Steve Urariua reveals construction begins at the end of this month. Urariua adds, clearance and subdivision of the Kombivatu area are nearing completion.
Kongulai Trustees are calling on the National Government to own up to its commitment to meet with landowners of Kongulai to sort out outstanding water issues. This call was made by the Spokesperson of the Kongulai Trustees Mr. Charles Keku Chivili on Distaem Nao Program this morning.
Transportation is a problem for blood collection team from the National Referral Hospital. Chief Medical Technologist and Director Medical Lab at the Hospital Mr. Alfred Dofai told SIBC News this morning, he is hesitant to say that the situation has improved.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has launched the new Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) package at the National Referral Hospital. A statement by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services says this is an effort to save mothers’ lives.
The Supervising Mayor of Honiara City Mr. Charles Aiwosuga has said the council needs public support to deliver a crime free Honiara to its citizens. Mr. Aiwosuga made the appeal during the 38th Independence Anniversary celebrations last Thursday.
The continued internal migration into Honiara from the provinces has strained the Honiara City Council’s yearly budget, the Supervising City Mayor Charles Aiwosuga reveals.
The current wet weather is influenced by a weak trough located north of the country, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS). Deputy director of Meteorology, Lloyd Tahani told SIBC News today.
