Malaitans have great potential to further contribute to the national economy if they work together in opening their land for development. This is among core messages from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare attending the Malaita Provincial Second Appointed Day celebrations in Auki this morning.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the opening of the new international wharf. SICCI says the new international wharf will help ease congestion at the ports by enabling goods and services to be quickly offloaded and loaded to vessels and reduce waiting time…
As sea turtle pick seasons gets underway from June to August local rangers from Arnavon Community Marine Conservation Area (ACMCA) have taken the initiative to help the nesting sea turtles in cleaning up its beaches.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has increased its force number after the graduation of 70 new officers last Friday. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Minister for Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, Stanley Sofu reinforced the importance of recruiting fresh…
Members of Bitiama’a Community in North have applauded the prompt response from Malu’u Police to arrest a youth for causing public disturbance last week. The successful arrest of this young man resulted from a close cooperation between the police and community members.
The Japanese Government has conveyed its official congratulation to Solomon Islands for successfully winning the bid to host the 2023 Pacific Games. Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Mr.
Malaita Province will celebrate its 33rd Second Appointed Day tomorrow. A statement from the province confirmed this yesterday. The statement says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is invited to be the chief guest at the occasion.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and the staff of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet wished the national futsal team, Kurukuru well before the national side jets off for Columbia yesterday. The FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 begins next month.
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) is now extending its message promoted as a true mecca for bird watching enthusiasts in the key Australian and New Zealand markets to the United Kingdom.
The Commission of Inquiry is holding its final week of hearings into the Solomon Islands Post Authority reform program starting today. The Commission is expected to complete its hearings by the end of this month and presents a report on its findings to the Prime Minister.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is still awaiting the postmortem result of the young man who died in state custody. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says police is very committed for a transparent investigation into the matter.
Road users in North Malaita have questioned the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) why it fails to repair two damaged bridges in the region since last year.
An illegal drug outlet at Silolo near Malu’u in North Malaita was burned down to ashes over the weekend. Head of Silolo Law Enforcement group Mr Wilson Talofunu confirms to SIBC’s Stringer in Malu’u, North Malaita Lensley Kwaimani. Mr. Kwaimani reports.
People’s honesty in Kirakira, the provincial capital of Makira Ulawa Province astonishes the newly appointed Provincial Secretary, James Taeburi. PS Taeburi says what surprises him is most doors to the provincial head office stay open all night without being vandalised of their computers, laptops…
The dual citizenship bill will be taken to Parliament at its final sitting this year or first sitting next year, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reveals.
Deteriorating road conditions in East Malaita could halt transport services in the region. Transport providers in the region complaint, their services will be withheld this week.
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.
Solomon Islands natural resources cannot sustain its fast-growing population rate; the country should, therefore, pursue to educate Solomon Islanders to be able to secure employment abroad. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced to Solomon Islands Community in Brisbane before the weekend.
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 New Zealand High Commission has announced its new Inshore Fisheries Advisor – he is Dr. Reuben Sulu. A statement from the New Zealand High Commission via social media says Dr. Sulu was engaged under New Zealand’s Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) Programme’.
