The Solomon Islands sawn timber industry has hosted a delegation of the New Zealand timber industry in the country last week. The delegation includes all members of the New Zealand ImportedTropical Timber Group (NZ ITTG), including timber importers, retailers and conservationists such as Green…
The Western Netball Association is organising a netball competition towards the end of this month at the Gizo netball stadium. The competition is set for 28 September to 2nd October. The competition will for the first time include children with special needs in Gizo West Centre school.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has left for Vanuatu yesterday for a visit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The visit is made in his capacity as the Chair to the MSG.
The Western Provincial Government will soon sign a partnership agreement with palm oil out growers for the development of palm oil plantations in the province.
Seven young people with special needs are currently enrolled in a youth farmers training programming at Zana Tina Organic Farm at Burns Creek. The arrangement is part of the SPC Youth At Work PLUS Program. The youths began their two months training at the Organic Farm last week.
Technical community helpers of the Rural Development Program (RDP) have received specialist training on climate change and disaster risk management. The specialist training was provided by the Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risk Project (CRISP) within the Ministry of Environment,…
Women in Bita’ama, North Malaita have met today to discuss issues related to women’s projects from the national government. The meeting is to allow discussions between women on possible projects for women in the area.
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace together with its stakeholders have started consultations on the National Peace-Building Policy.
Komate villagers in West Guadalcanal have joined other communities and provinces to support the government’s decision on a limited rearmament of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
The Central Islands Provincial Government confirms work on national projects earmarked for the province has yet to start. The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has earmarked a mini cannery and tourist jetty for Tulagi and an airstrip at Bokolongain Small Ngella.
A mass distribution of mosquito nets will be conducted as of January next year. Programs Manager of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Division, George Fafale confirmed to SIBC News in an interview yesterday. Mr Fafale said mosquito nets are out of stock since last year.
The head of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will be visiting Honiara next month. Organisers of the biennial Pacific Microfinance Week made the announcement in a statement yesterday. UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 LeastDeveloped Countries (LDCs).
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has left for Vanuatu yesterday for a visit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The visit is made in his capacity as the Chair to the MSG.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today announced another reshuffle of his Cabinet Ministers. He made the announcement in a media statement today. This will see, Hon. Bodo Dettke as the new Minister for Culture and Tourism while Hon.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has refuted claims by the Parliamentary Opposition; that the development projects earmarked for Malaita Province by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government are mere propaganda.
A hearing into the case pertaining to the purchase and ownership of MV Small Mala was conducted at the High Court. Matthew Jerry Hite filed the case against the Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development Planning and Aid Coordination…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has announced a new shipping service for Makira Ulawa Province today. A statement from the Ministry said the two-years contract has been awarded to Marau Shipping Services Limited.
A four-days business workshop has ended in Honiara today. Facilitated by visiting United States Entrepreneurship expert SamiraCook-Gaines, the workshop attracts women who are interested in going into business and business owners.
A three-days Tourism workshop is currently underway in Malu’u, NorthMalaita. Being the first of its kind, the workshop was made possible through assistance from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. SIBC Malu’u stringer Lensley Kwaimani reports.
Honiara Taxi drivers are calling on the Solomon Islands PortsAuthority (SIPA) to explain why they will have to pay a fee of $5.00 per entry through the Honiara wharf area.
