The Parliamentary Opposition Group urges the Government to inform the nation on the progress of its promise to resurrect the Russel Islands Plantations Estate Limited (RIPEL).
Children of Irrigila, North Vela Lavella will for the first time study through to secondary education level at their doorstep – thanks to a $1.3 million government project.
The 2013-2014 assessment results of the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) will be released shortly. Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga made the comments in his keynote address at the Guadalcanal 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations yesterday.
The current power supply to Auki Township remains critical. Solomon Power Chief Engineer Mr. Martin Sam confirms to SIBC News this morning, this is due to the fact that Auki Power Station lacks reserve supplies for its customers. But Mr.
The lack of medical supplies to the Malaita outer Island of Sikaiana, has resulted in the loss of one life so far. Reports from the Atoll says an infant passed away 2am yesterday of serious health complication.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, Josephine Teo met in Singapore reaffirming their government’s commitment to the ties that exist between Solomon Islands and Singapore.
Malaita provincial premier Peter Chanel Ramohia has called on the responsible authorities to resume franchise shipping service to the Malaita Outer Island of Sikaiana.
Trustees of the Kongulai Water Source have reaffirmed their commitment to continue seeking legal directions after their 14 days forfeiture notice ends Wednesday this week. A spokesman for the Kongulai Trustees, Charles Keku confirmed this to SIBC News recently.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said it will not accept Australia’s security deal with Solomon Islands. Australia has negotiated a security deal with Solomon Islands during the recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane.
A man charged for using offensive language against Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces has appeared in Court on the weekend. Deputy Commissioner Operations, Gabriel Manelusi told SIBC News in an interview the man was arrested after police received a formal complaint.
A three days Youth gathering was successfully completed at Malu’u parish, North Malaita over the weekend. Themed as “Empowering Youth for Self Discovering”, the program aims to empower youths to realize their unique potentials and responsibilities in life.
The Provincial Premier for Central Islands Province Hon. Selwyn Mapuli has questioned the diversion of the $1 million fund allocated to construct the British Number One House in Tulagi. Reconstruction of the British Number One House in Tulagi is the National Tourism Project in Central Province.
A small dive operation in Munda, Western Province has been shortlisted for the 2016 Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards. Dive Munda is owned and operated by an expatriate Belinda Botha.
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) in collaboration with Soltuna Company Limited will host a pikinini rugby festival to coincide with the opening of the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. The festival will be held on Saturday 6th August at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium.
Gizo Police has arrested a male person in his 30’s following the recent burning down of the old Gizo hospital building in the Western province. The incident occurred last Friday. Police alleged the accused, who has health conditions, started the fire in his room.
The 2016 Mala Mwei Mei Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita has ended. After a series of activities to mark this year’s festival since its opening on Sunday, a speech from the Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Hon. Rick Hou officially closed the festival for this year.
Solomon Islands has a unique quality of local handicrafts that we must preserve, says the owner of the local handicraft shop Nautilus Books and Gifts Naomi Tozaka. Ms. Tozaka is the winner of the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association’s Business Woman of the year.
The Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. David Tawai Lee has said they will work with Solomon Islands to ensure a successful hosting of the 2023 Pacific Games. Dr. David Tawai Lee assured Prime Minister Hon.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has successfully completed a community consultation on the Mental Health Bill in Visale, Northwest Guadalcanal this week. The consultation was part of the Ministry’s community stakeholders meeting on the Mental Health Bill.
The Solomon Islands Government most senior official responsible for the draw down of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) was very optimistic that the country will be safe and secure when the Mission concludes in June 2017.
