Road users from Afufu to Gwa’ago in ward eight, North Malaita, are grateful that their seven kilometres stretch of road has been repaired and improved. The contractor, Mr. Kelly Wanefiolo has engaged ten people to carry out the labour-based road maintenance which was completed recently.
Lack of Infrastructure has resulted in a lot of home deliveries in the remote villages of Central Guadalcanal. Team Leader of the Primary Health Care team in zone six, Jackson Beikera told SIBC News, last year, more a hundred mothers deliver their babies with minimal midwifery assistance in…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has announced its continuous support to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund’s (SINPF) intention to deliver sustainable growth of members’ wealth for retirement.
The Public Prosecutions Office will hold an open forum at the auditorium tomorrow. Explaining the forum is Sirepu Ramosaea Principal Officer of the Public Prosecutions.
The lack of fresh water supply is a major challenge for patients and workers of Tingoa Mini Hospital in Renbel Province. Tingoa Mini Hospital Nurse, Mr Commins Tada told SIBC News, the water shortage is so severe that doctors have to prematurely send a number of admitted patients home earlier than…
The blood bank at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara needs between 15 to 20 units of blood every day. Director of the Hospital’s Medical Lab, Alfred Dofai told SIBC News, this blood demand is not currently met. Mr. Dofai confirms, all wards in the Hospital need blood for patients every day.
The Malu’u clinic in North Malaita has re-opened for normal business after a half-day closure yesterday, which saw the clinic staff meet with police and chiefs after a harassment incident.
Solomon Airlines has announced its Dash 8 aircraft resumes full domestic service as of last Friday. The aircraft, also known as the ‘Megapode’, had been undergoing its heavy C-Check maintenance program under contract with Hawker Pacific based in Cairns, Queensland.
Solomon Islands has immensely benefited from the Republic of China on Taiwan’s ‘Health Care Initiative’. Over the last three months, two medical doctors, Dr. Steven Chun-Kang Liao, and Peter I-Hung Lin have been providing health care services in the country.
The Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga has urged the public to direct their concerns to the Police if they have any queries about their work. Ms.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has successfully carried out its responsibilities over the last 10 years. Permanent Secretary of Police and Correctional services Edmund Sikua made this statement during the opening of the new Gizo Correctional centre. Mr.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has invited nominations from the public, Civil Societies, Organisations, Communities, Private Business Bodies and Churches to submit their nominees.
Electricity bills are expected to go down by the end of this year. This was announced by Finance Minister, Snyder Rini in Parliament last week. The Finance Minister says, he has been enquiring about the tariffs since last year but because of the complicated processes involved, public will wait till…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) has re-opened its operating theatres allowing full resumption of surgical services. Announcing the re-opening today, National Referral Hospital chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu says the hospital management made the announcement following a successful…
Construction of a new and bigger morgue for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) is expected to commence this year under a $5 million allocation from the Government’s Development Budget. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Dr. Kaitu’u Tautai Angikimua announced in Parliament.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey is current working on its new Website. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey Stanley Wale confirmed recently. Mr. Wale told SIBC News the Ministry previously initiated the idea but now has funds to finally implement it.
Solomon Islanders travelling via inter-island passenger boats will have to dig deep for extra cash to pay for their sea fare comes next month. This announcement was made after the Solomon Islands Maritime Transport Association (SIMTA) decided that sea fare will be increased from the 1st of May.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Henry Murray has clarified processes delaying the implementation of the Naro-Lambi road, West Guadalcanal. Mr.
Health Minister Dr. Tautai Angikimua Kaitu’u has assured Solomon Islanders, the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government intends to improve health facilities in Honiara and the provinces.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources plans to re-open its Yandina Fisheries Centre. The Centre was closed after its generators and ice making machine encountered mechanical faults.
