The St. Michael Church of Melanesia in Marasa, West Guadalcanal now has a new Priest who was ordained over the weekend. He is Thomas Venjo, who will serve at the Church.
Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reminded the MSG Secretariat of the theme of the 20th MSG Leaders’ Summit.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Referral Hospital, Dr Roy Rodger has said the 2009 Report of the Special Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Medical Services provided at the National Referral Hospital was not factored into the current National Health Strategic Plan.
A tender notice has been issued by the Western Provincial Government that will see the road in Gizo finally undergo a face-lift. The deteriorating condition of roads in Gizo has been a long time issue for the provincial capital.
The Rapid Employment Project (REP) has equipped the Honiara City Council (HCC) with 60 new sets of 240-liter capacity wheelie bins, which will be distributed among 18 HCC-administered schools in the City.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have met with Mono community Leaders recently to discuss possible dialogue and allow police officers to provide security in the area.
Students from South Guadalcanal are calling on their Member of Parliament to assist them with tuition fees for this year. A John Dalton studying at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) said students from South Guadalcanal are having difficulties meeting their own tuition fees for this…
The Director of the USP Solomon Islands Campus has said the number of female students is increasing yearly, describing it as an important factor towards development.
The Youth Market has ended successfully over the weekend. A media statement from Youth Market’s Communications said the event has attracted more than 20 dance crews taking part.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said plans to relocate the National Referral Hospital are progressing. He says the National Government has already secured 700 hectares of land at the Gilbert Camp area for the hospital relocation.
The Vanuatu Government has thanked Solomon Islands for its assistance towards Vanuatu’s rehabilitation after the recent devastation caused by cyclone Pam.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Douglas Ete is currently in India for the second Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). The Government of India is hosting the Forum.
Chair of the organising committee for the “De Makira Banana Festival,” Noel Mamau has confirmed preparations are progressing well for the event. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr Mamau said the organising committee is calling on the people of Makira Ulawa Province to participate in the event, to showcase…
Thirty-six staff members of the Honiara City Council (HCC) this week had the privilege to learn basic first aid from the visiting New Zealand Offshore Patrol Vessel HMNZS.
The Government has decided to relocate the University of the SouthPacific’s (USP) fourth campus to King George Sixth area, East of Honiara. USP Solomon Islands Campus Director John Usuramo confirmed the relocation during USP’s Open Day celebrations in Honiara yesterday.
The Chairperson of the newly launched ‘Hapi Isles Health Foundation’ Board, Dr. Rooney Jagily has said the Foundation is to support the work of Hospital staff and the Children’s ward. Dr. Jagily told SIBC News in an interview, the Foundation aims to support the hospital in areas of immediate need.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said the budget allocated for the National Referral Hospital needs to be used efficiently. Dr.
Anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has commended the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) for its ambition for reform. A statement from TSI said the reform plan aims to address poor procurement processes that previously caused reputational damage to the Ministry.
Solomon Islands has benefited enormously from the University of the South Pacific (USP) for the past 47 years. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr Derek Sikua highlighted this at the 47th Anniversary celebrations of the institution today, to which he was the guest of honour.
The Western Provincial Government has approved $19,000 to address the water crisis in the provincial capital Gizo. Gizo has been experiencing water shortages due to the current dry season.
