Solomon Islands will be among member countries of the United Nations to attend the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on the 25-27th of September.
A four days National Workshop on Tsunami Warning and Emergency Response on using the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center’s (PTWC) enhanced products for National Tsunami Threat Decision-Making begins in Honiara today.
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a historic land lease agreement with the University of the South Pacific (USP) which will now give way for the construction of the University’s fourth Campus in Honiara.
Malaita’s Northern region now faces low water pressure – a direct phenomenon of the current severe dry weather. The drought has affected people’s water sources. SIBC News North Malaita stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, in some communities, water supply is drying up.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has attracted many media interviews during his recent international engagements. A government statement says at the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) in Fiji, he was interviewed by the Fiji Sun upon arrival at the Nausori International Airport around 7pm,…
The Home and Family Impact Ministry, a newly born Non-Government Organisation, NGO, has strongly condemned the recent alleged killing of a woman on West Guadalcanal.
The fifth Pacific Micro-finance Week has convened today in Honiara. Executive Secretary of the United Nations Capital Development Fund, Judith Karl opens the Pacific Micro-finance week this morning. Ms.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Team indoor spraying program is progressing well in selected areas within the Honiara City. Three six member teams are currently deployed to selected areas by the Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Program to undertake…
Police in Auki Malaita province will receive a new vessel. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast recently announced the vessel is expected to arrive in Auki this month. Auki Police has also received two vehicles as a gift from RAMSI – Participating Police Force officers who withdrew last week.
Former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena has paid tribute to the former Chair of the Leadership Code Commission, the late Francis Luza. Sir Waena describe the late Luza as a brave leader who speaks out on issues which borders on corruption with determination.
Bank of South Pacific’s ongoing negotiations with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands have been positive and well-progressed as BSP remains committed to the acquisition of the Westpac’s bankingoperations in the country.
Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia supports RAMSI’s withdrawal from the country, saying it signifies a positive development. Speaking at the official ceremony marking RAMSI PPF’s withdrawal in Auki, Premier Ramohia says the withdrawal of RAMSI’s presence from Auki and the country as a positive…
The Western Provincial Government is making progress in addressing Gizo’s water crisis. Chairperson of the interim committee addressing the crisis Marlon Lopoto says they are purchasing technical equipment to repair water sources and stand pipes around Gizo.
Lack of proper planning for the Constituency Development Fund triggers the National Government to develop and review the current 2013 CDF Act. This is crucial to ensure all development funds are disbursed as planned to achieve tangible developments – improving people’s livelihood in all…
The President of the Guadalcanal Council of Women has strongly condemned the tragic death of a woman from the province last week. The woman was allegedly the victim of a domestic violence with her husband. She passed away Monday last week at the National Referral Hospital.
The Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj is in the country. A media statement ahead of his arrival says, among issues Mr Maharaj is keen to talk about during his brief stop over is the Commonwealth’s ongoing work in the Pacific region regarding youth development.
Guadalcanal Provincial Government has confirmed, its attendance at Canada’s Labour Mobility Conference next month. Confirming receiving the official confirmation letter, Chairman of CITREC Canada, Ashwant Dwivedi says arrangements are in place for the Guadalcanal officials to meet with prospective…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has assured his new Australian counterpart, The Right Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, Solomon Islands and Australia will continue to invest in strengthening current cordial relationship.
Rennell and Bellona and Guadalcanal Provinces have not qualified to access the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) 2015-2016. Government Communication Unit confirmed to SIBC News today these two provinces have failed to meet the conditions of accessing the fund.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said he is fairly satisfied with the contentious approach taken by leaders of the recent 46th Pacific Leaders Forum on the issue of West Papua.
