The total Government domestic expenditure for 2017 is projected at almost $4.3 billion. The Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon. Snyder Rini revealed during the 2017 budget preparation launch recently.
Honiara City has a new Mayor, he is Councilor for Ngossi Ward one, Honourable Andrew Mua. The election held at the Honiara City Chambers was witnessed by 18 Councilors, which included eleven elected councilors of HCC, Parliament Member for East Honiara, Parliament Member for Central Honiara,…
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 Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) congratulates the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on its historical achievement in the deployment of its members to join a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.
The Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly has successfully concluded its first week of meeting. A statement by the Guadalcanal Provincial Communication Unit said Premier Anthony Veke has adjourned the meeting until 9am Monday 22nd August 2016. Speaker to the Assembly Hon.
Burns Creek Community leaders support the idea of having Australians Federal Police (AFP) presence on Guadalcanal. Chief Peter Usi says as a Community Leader within the Guadalcanal jurisdiction, he supports the statement made by the Premier for Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke to facilitate the…
The Member of Parliament for North Guadalcanal Constituency Hon Samson Maneka has handed over a $200,000.00 worth Pick-up Truck to the Companions of the Anglican Melanesian Brotherhood in Ghaubata Parish. North Guadalcanal Constituency’s Communication Unit reports, Hon.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has called on the Government to clarify its proposed plan to create a new State Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Opposition Group is aware that a company called the Solomon Islands Airport Corporation Limited (SIACL) has been registered as a private company on June…
The RSIPF is reminding the general public, particularly people living in the Provinces to reconsider any sea travel during current bad weather. Travel across the ocean even on a short trip can be risky.
Honiara City Council Management will elect its new city mayor tomorrow. This has been gazetted by the Prime Minister’s Office. Nominations for intending candidates closed yesterday. Honiara City Council Clerk Mr Charles Kelly told SIBC News, the election takes place at 10am.
Solomon Islands has been given the leadership role in advocating on the issues of human rights violation and allegations in West Papua. The leadership role was bestowed upon the country following last week’s Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva,Fiji.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully commissioned four of its officers in Honiara today before their 12-month deployment under the UN Peace Keeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan this weekend. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga confirms this to local journalists.
Malaita Province is now looking at introducing new ordinances to address all related challenges of the Customary Land Tenure System in the province, causing hiccups to the development and economic growth of Malaita Province.
The Paramount Chief for Maringe in Isabel Province Chief Dennis Lulei has condemned the attack on a young girl from Isabel in the Western Province. It was alleged, a man from Western Province attacked the girl who sustained neck and body injuries.
Acquiring a Masters degree certificate in Japan for Solomon Islanders will help boost bilateral ties between both countries. It will help Travis Sogirie Ziku to further assist Solomon Islands and Japan’s bilateral relations.
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government is taking steps to crack down illegal logging operation in the province. Guadalcanal Provincial Revenue and Licensee Officer Mr.
A man has been fined $1,400.00 for threatening behaviour and carrying liquor for sale. Jesmuel Bosokuru pleaded guilty to one count of threatening, abusive and insulting behavior and one count of carrying about liquor for sale.
Bauxite-royalty payment for West Rennell Resource owners has again being prolonged. This is because the Ministry of Mines demands that bauxite samples from West Rennell to be tested to determine their actual value.
More than $45,000.00 was raised Monday this week in aid of the proposed Malaita Provincial Assembly Chamber building project. The money was raised during Malaita’s Second Appointed day celebration at the National Art Gallery. The total amount raised includes pledges but not donations given in kind.
