Western Province will likely face a shortage of medical drugs in the coming months, says Director of the Western Provincial Health Services Dr. Dickson Buara. Dr. Buara revealed in an interview with Sina Adrian of Radio Hapi Lagun. Mr.
Australia is negotiating a security deal with Solomon Islands that would see a permanent federal police presence in the country. SBS News reports, the Australian-led, 15-nation RAMSI peacekeeping mission in the Solomons will end next June after 14 years in the Pacific island country.
Guadalcanal premier, Anthony Veke has said the relationship between Guadalcanal province and the Canadian International Training and Educational Corp (CITREC) has reached a new height. Premier Veke told SIBC News in an interview this week.
The Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou says hosting the Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita is anticipated to unite people to the gathering. Mr. Hou told SIBC’s Moddie Nanau in an interview this week. “We see it as culture has a uniting factor, in fact, it will be the first for all
The Magistrate Court has committed a man accused of abducting and raping a girl in West Guadalcanal to stand trial at the High Court. The Committal was made this week after a short-form preliminary inquiry was held for the case.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast will attend RAMSI’s 13th Anniversary celebrations in Pululaha, Small Malaita tomorrow. The Police Commissioner confirmed his attendance at his weekly media conference yesterday.
Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province has recorded a surge in Tuberculosis cases as of last month. This was according to a former Government Communication officer, Brian Beti who reports, this information was collected following the visit of the World Health Organisation Regional…
The old Gizo hospital has engulfed in flame late this afternoon. SIBC’s Sina Adrian who witnessed the building disappear in flame says the situation was one of despair as the only firefighter in Gizo could do nothing to save the building and its valuables. Mr.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has called on the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) to explain the role of each of the Prime Minister’s 15 member delegation to the Republic of China, ROC.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will celebrate its 13th Anniversary at the Yam Cultural Festival in Afio, Small Malaita. SIBC’s Moddie Nanau reports, MP for Small Malaita Rick Hou extends the invitation to RAMSI to celebrate its Anniversary at the festival.
The Kongulai Trustees have appreciated the response from the Ministry of Lands, the Attorney General’s Chamber and Solomon Water to hold fresh dialogue in relation to the lease of Kongulai water source and the payment of arrears for the water supply to Honiara.
Three senior business executives of Solomon Islands are leaving the country to attend the Eight Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Trade Expo in Brisbane today.
The Marist Society of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands will join other Marist societies throughout the world to celebrate the society’s 200 years of existence.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services is in Lata, Temotu Province conducting Metrological Observer training. Solomon Sammy, one of the MET trainers reports from Lata this morning.
In sports, the recent 2016 Solomon Games has been dubbed one of the best ever. This was according to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs George Palua in an interview with SIBC News. “This 2016 Solomon Games was one of the best so far and is very free for everyone. It’s been over
The Mental Health Services of the Solomon Islands under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has started conducting a wider consultation with its stakeholders to review and amend the current Mental Treatment Act 1972.
Daily road users in East Malaita will have to spend extra money for transportation as a portion of the East road deteriorates to its worst condition. The last road repair was completed five years ago and users complain having to pay twice as much for road transportation.
The Solomon Islands Women in Business (SIWIBA) has gained national recognition when Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare pledged to include the SIWIBA Awards in the National Budget. The Prime Minister announced his intention during the SIWIBA 2016 business awards early this month.
The High Court has ordered all former employees of Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) to immediately vacate RIPEL and its assets. In a statement yesterday, Legal Counsel of the High Court said this order was effective on 26 May, restraining all concerned employees from occupying…
The Solomon Islands Home Finance (SIHF) is constructing 50 dwelling homes for sale by the end of this month. SIHF’s Senior Building Technician, Steve Urariua reveals construction begins at the end of this month. Urariua adds, clearance and subdivision of the Kombivatu area are nearing completion.
