The Solomon Electricity Authority (SIEA) has effected its new tariff adjustments for the fourth quarter of this year. The state owned enterprise says the adjustment expects a reduction in the domestic base tariff from seven dollar to six dollars, commercial base tariff from $7.63 to $6.58 and…
The current dry weather may force the Nafinua Clinic in East Malaita to close its doors. Early this week SIBC’s Charlie Salini reports, Nafinua Clinic Senior Officer, Mrs Jelna Zama says water supply at Nafinua Clinic has been rationed to evenings only.
Solomon Airlines announces it will commence operation of a new direct Honiara-Nadi service effective from November, subject to government approval. The national carrier will utilise its flagship Airbus A320 on the route is scheduled to operate ex-Honiara on Wednesdays and ex-Nadi on Thursdays.
Tuwo community on Fenualoa Island, Temotu province now have access to basic water resource to improve their health, sanitation and quality of life. This was possible through the Solomon Islands Water Sector Adaptation Project (SIWSAP) under the Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands and partners have last night officially launched the “Solomon Islands Financial Services Demand Side Survey report, an initiative of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) celebrates 63 years of broadcasting this week. There are two broadcasting anniversaries in September. The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service – a department of Government – began broadcasting in September 1952.
The Central Islands Provincial Premier Hon. George Selwyn Mapuli has called on the responsible authorities to immediately post a qualified medical doctor to Tulagi Hospital.
Tulagi Hospital Administration has urged the people of Gella Constituency to fully understand administration matters. This was said in response to Mr. Clement Kibo’s claim on the termination of Doctors from Gella who previously served at the Tulagi Hospital and the minimal sick passage refund to…
The Solomon Airlines has advised, its Dash 8 aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily from today. A statement from the Airlines says this is part of a scheduled maintenance program.
Three Solomon Airlines engineers have become the first of the national carrier’s engineering team to attain their Dash 8 aircraft license ratings. A statement from the Solomon Airlines said Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ron Sumsum made the milestone achievement in his recent…
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has pledged $1.13 million for refurbishing the National Referral Hospital (NRH). A statement said Minister Warren Wang of the ROC Embassy handed over the donation to Dr. Tautai Agikimua Kaitu’u, the Minister of Health and Medical Services yesterday.
A recent court circuit in Tugali, Central Province has sent five people to jail in relation to a number of criminal offences they committed. Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Fred Satu told SIBC News, 50 cases were heard by a Principal Magistrate and a police prosecutor from Honiara during…
The proposed concept paper on Road Transport by the Honiara City Council’s Law Enforcement Division is looking to regulate transport businesses in the city.
The Public Library in Honiara has recently been landscaped with the aim of creating a more user-friendly space for reading and studying. Honiara City’s Works Division Richard Jones said they have done some soft landscaping involving plants and hard landscaping involving footpaths and benches around…
The cost of reagents overseas are often quite expensive for the National Referral Hospital (NRH), says National Laboratory Director Alfred Dofai. He stated at the recent hearing into the 2009 Report of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Medical Services provided…
A concept paper on Road Transport Ordinance 2015 has been put together by the Chair of the Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division and the Council’s Legal Advisor.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said the budget allocated for the National Referral Hospital needs to be used efficiently. Dr.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has announced a new shipping service for Makira Ulawa Province today. A statement from the Ministry said the two-years contract has been awarded to Marau Shipping Services Limited.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has awarded a new shipping service contract to the Marau Shipping Service Limited which will operate MV Kesoko via the Makira-Weather Coast route.
The Solomon Forest Association (SFA) has come to the aid of the National Referral Hospital, paying the full cost of freight charges and associated costs for a shipment of much-need hospital supplies and equipment from New Zealand.
