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Laws
RSIPF STARTED ANOTHER MAJOR RECRUITMENT
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will start another recruit course as of Monday next week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in his weekly mediaconference in Honiara. “As of Monday the 17th of August we’ll be bringing another large recruit course into the RSIPF Academy.
15 Aug 2015
Rugby
WOMEN’s RUGBY TOURNEY KICKS OFF THURSDAY
The Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament will kick off next Thursday. The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirmed in a media statement this week. It says registrations are now open for interested teams and clubs to participate in the two-weeks tournament.
15 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
I HEAR YOU: PM TOLD MALAITANS
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the people of Malaita Province that their call has not fallen on deaf ears. Speaking at the Malaita Province 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations today, Prime Minister Sogavare congratulated the Malaita provincial government and its people for another…
14 Aug 2015
Malaita Province
MALAITA PROVINCE ANNOUNCED INTENTIONS FOR STATE GOV’T
Malaita Province has announced its intention to establish the sovereign State of Malaita. Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia made the announcement in his speech during the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Auki today.
14 Aug 2015
Diplomacy
MOSE COMMISSIONED AS AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY, FRANCE, DUTCH
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the European Union Moses Kouni Mose has been commissioned as Ambassador-designate to Germany, France and the Netherlands. A government statement today said Mr Mose who is also the country’s High Commissioner to Great Britain was commissioned in Honiara yesterday by His…
14 Aug 2015
Airlines
PILOTS COMPLETED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES TRAINING
Solomon Airlines has congratulated Captains Cornelius Vonseu and Steven Aumanu following the successful completion of both pilot’s Instructional Techniques Course via the assistance of Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI) Instructor, Captain Gerard Rea.
14 Aug 2015
Conferences
HONIARA PUBLIC URGED TO KEEP CITY CLEAN: HCC
Chairman of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division, Charles Aiwosuga has urged the public to help keep Honiara clean asthe 8th Premiers Conference for this year draws closer. The Premier’s Conference will be co-hosted by HCC and Guadalcanal Province in October.
14 Aug 2015
Honiara City
COOKING CLASS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CONCLUDED
A two-days free cooking class for young entrepreneurs has concluded successfully at the National Museum grounds this week. Youth at Work Youth Market officer Linda Rande said the training has helped young entrepreneurs who will have food stalls at the upcoming Youth Market this month.
14 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
MALAITA PROVINCE CELEBRATES 32nd ANNIVERSARY
Malaita Province is celebrating its 32nd Second Appointed Day in the provincial capital Auki today. A government statement said the Gwaunaru’u airport temporarily opens today to enable Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to attend the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary…
14 Aug 2015
Environment
FORESTRY WATCHDOG SUPPORTS MOVE TO CLEAN UP FORESTRY SECTOR
Forestry industry watchdog, the Solomon Forests Association (SFA) has supported the move by the National Government to clean up the industry. A statement from SFA said it has been advocating this since the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government came into power last year, but is long…
14 Aug 2015
FSII
SSPM SEEKS TO DE-REGISTER FSII
The country’s largest social networking group Forum Solomon IslandsInternational (FSII) said it has received information that the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) is planning to haveit de-registered. The group’s Management revealed this in a post on its Facebook wall.
14 Aug 2015
Communication
RSIPF HAS NEW WEBSITE
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is launching its new official website today. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in his weekly media conference yesterday. Mr Prendergast said the new site will be operational by this morning.
14 Aug 2015
Australia
HUGE TURN OUT AT AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION’s FILM FESTIVAL
A huge crowd has turned up at the Australian High Commission’s annual film festival at the Art Gallery on Wednesday night. A statement from the Australian High Commission office in Honiara said the event featured the popular Australian Movie, ‘Paper Planes.’ Acting Australian High Commissioner, Dr.
14 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
MALAITA TO CELEBRATE 32nd SECOND APPOINTED DAY
Malaita Province will celebrate its 32nd Second Appointed Day in the provincial capital Auki tomorrow. A government statement yesterday said the Gwaunaru’u airport will temporarily open tomorrow to enable Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to attend the province’s 32nd Second…
13 Aug 2015
Fisheries
FISHERIES COMPLIANCE AND SURVEILLANCE GETS NEW UNIFORMS
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources’ Monitoring, Compliance and Surveillance Department has taken delivery of new sets of uniforms recently. A government statement today said the assistance was made possible by Pete Southern from the Ministry of Primary Industries in New Zealand which…
13 Aug 2015
Honiara City
HCC INSTALLED MORE SKIP BINS IN TOWN
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has successfully installed over 20 waste bins within the city. HCC Deputy Clerk Fred Warereau told SIBC News this is part of the Council’s new waste management system. He says this is vital to effectively manage waste in the city.
13 Aug 2015
Laws
RSIPF STILL PROFESSIONAL: PRENDERGAST
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has reassured the public that it still maintains professionalism. This followed an incident in which a police officer was allegedly bribed by a bus driver after his bus was arrested for a defected park light in Honiara recently.
13 Aug 2015
Government
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT YET TO BE IMPLEMENTED: PS SIGIMANU
The Family Protection Act is yet to commence, says the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Ethel Sigimanu. Mrs Sigimanu made the remarks when asked at the Save the Children’s official launching of the research: Child Trafficking and Commercial Sexual…
13 Aug 2015
PNG
BOUGAINVILLE & SOLOMONS POLICE TO WORK ON SI – PNG BORDER
Police in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands are working on plans to ensure police presence at the Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands border. Bougainville Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Kamuai said there has been an exchange of plans and meetings with the Solomon Islands Deputy Police…
13 Aug 2015
Honiara City
WOMEN’s RUGBY 7s KICKS OFF THURSDAY
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirms the Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament will kick off Thursday next week. A statement from the federation says registration is now open for interested teams and clubs to participate in the two weeks tournament.
13 Aug 2015