The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes the removal of the Port Congestion Fees (PCF) by NYK Bulk & Project Carriers Limited.
The Undersecretary for Health Improvement at the Health Ministry, Dr. Chris Becha has said the collaborative work between the Ministry of Health and Honiara City Council to inspect food outlets is to address sanitary and hygiene conditions of food premises. Dr.
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on its historical achievement in sending its first officers to be part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur, Sudan. Mr.
Central Islands Province has a new Premier. He is Hon. Patrick Vasuni, the Provincial Member for Tulagi Ward. Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, John Bosomata told SIBC News his office has received three nominees, one of which was withdrawn before nominations were closed at 12.30 pm today. Hon.
Most traffic accidents occurring in and around Honiara city are alcohol-related, says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Kukum Traffic Centre. About four traffic accidents occurred over the weekend in Honiara alone.
The fourth meeting of the Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation in the Southwest Pacific concludes in Honiara today. The meeting opened discussions on ways to improve seismic, sea level networks and data sharing for more timely and accurate detection and monitoring of tsunami…
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.
More than 90 percent of food outlets including restaurants in Honiara face closure for failing to comply with the country’s Pure Food Act, announced the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Information Technology Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI). A statement by the Office of the Prime Minister says the establishment of the organization provides an excellent opportunity for the Government to obtain its professional views on the…
The newly re-elected Honiara City Mayor, Andrew Mua has pledged to dialogue with the Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly over outstanding land matters raised by Guadalcanal people.
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…
A young survivor tells of the ordeal he experienced while lost at sea earlier this month. Sixteen-year-old Junior Lency was one of four men whose outboard motor canoe was smashed and capsized by rough seas between Visale and Russell islands.
The Western provincial government has come under heavy criticism by landowners of Shortland islands over the manner it handled a timber rights hearing at Nila last week.
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.
Implementation of the Parish Agreement on Climate Change has been the centre of discussions by foreign leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva, Fiji.
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…
Solomon Islands has significant potential for economic growth. The World Bank’s Country Representative for Solomon Islands reports. Guido Rurangwa says Solomon Islands is very diverse and a proud World Bank member. Mr.
The country’s G’ Day Solomons Great Debaters are gearing up for some exciting debates about climate change on 7th September. Australia in Solomon Islands posted on its social page, participating schools have undergone important debate training.
