The El Nino currently experienced in the country has become the strongest since 1997 and 1998. A media statement from the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services said the tropical Pacific Ocean and atmosphere have now reinforced each other.
A fresh to strong winds warning and moderate swells have been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services. The Met Office says winds of 15 to 25 knots and moderate swells of 2.5 meters remain in force for waters of the eastern region, including Makira, Temotu and Rennell and Bellona…
The Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) will hold a pre-hearing for the case between the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) and Solomon Water Wednesday this week. The case was referred to the Panel after the majority of Solomon Water employees voted to go on strike in September this year.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has laid two additional charges on re-captured fugitive Edmond Sae when his case appeared before a Magistrate last week. Mr.
Solomon Islands law students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Emalus Campus in Vanuatu have gone through a 5-day awareness consultation on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The consultation started on 26th October.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a fresh to strong winds warning of 15 to 25 knots and moderate swells of 2.5 meters to most open waters of the Solomon Islands.
The Corporate Director of Airlines Hotels in Saskatchewan, Canada has said they have four hotels in Saskatchewan and are very interested in the potential of the new labour mobility program recently signed by the International Training and Education Corp. (CITREC) over the weekend.
A Principal Magistrate says it is a waste of time for cases to keep appearing in court and be adjourned because a lawyer is absent. Magistrate Fatimah Taeburi commented when she adjourned a case to another date.
All 2015 National Examinations will commence tomorrow. Grade 6, Forms 3, 5 and 6 students throughout the country will be sitting for these national exams to determine the next level of their educational journeys.
British singer-songwriter Craig Ashley David will be in Honiara in early December. Organisers of the event have confirmed that the United Kingdom (UK) R&B Sensation will be performing live during the launching of Honiara’s latest world-class resort and casino, ‘The Coral Sea Resort & Casino’ on…
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is working on a bill to be tabled in the next parliament sitting. The Permanent Secretary (Acting) John Wasi announced, the ‘Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Cultures’ Bill aims at protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions of Solomon…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has held successful meetings with the Chiefs of East Honiara this week to talk about its new crime prevention model.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has submitted in Court that Solomon Airlines Captain Ron Sumsum has no case against them. Five of FSII’s trustees are facing one count of libel from Captain Ron Sumsum Vanuatu after postings and comments appeared on their facebook page about Captain…
Preparations for the Ngarataniau Panpipe & Cultural Festival is on target. Chairman of the organising committee Henry Star Dora says traditional panpipe groups from East & West Are’are, East & West Kwaio and Small Malaita are practicing for the first ever fascinating cultural show.
Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
A three days coaching workshop for Just Play Program began in Malu’u, North Malaita yesterday. The workshop brings together participant from schools in and around Malu’u.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation arrived home safely yesterday afternoon after attending the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
The prevalence of Diabetes is estimated to be 13.5 percent across the country. Director of the Eye Department at the Central hospital, Dr. Claude Posala says on average, about one out of eight people have diabetes and are at risk of developing diabetic complications, including blindness.
Solomon Islands welcomes the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution to enhance UN sub-regional offices in the Pacific region. The 70th United Nations General Assembly recently heard.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to developing the country’s cultural sector into a meaningful pillar of unity for the country.
