Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reminds Solomon Islanders to celebrate our achievements as a nation in this year’s Independence anniversary. In his Independence message, the Prime Minister urges fellow Solomon Islanders to renew their commitment to ensuring the nation’s prosperity through our…
The Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat has congratulated the government and people of Solomon Islands on the celebration of the country’s 37th Independence Anniversary.
Another Women of Courage Award will be awarded to a Solomon Islander, who performed outstandingly – often in the face of great difficulties. A media invitation from the US Consular Agent in Solomon Islands today says the 2015 Women of Courage Award program will be held at the Heritage Park hotel…
People of Ravu, along the Gold Ridge downstream communities, are concerned over threats of de-watering the Gold Ridge Tailings Dam Storage Facility. A Timothy Urobo told SIBC News, the process of de-watering the tailings dam poses a threat for the downstream communities.
The Fishery Department in Auki, Malaita province has launched a fishing raft at Fanalei community in South Malaita today. The fishing raft is a project funded by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources which aims to promote inshore fisheries in the country.
Buma Catholic Parishioners in West Kwaio, Malaita province have successfully concluded a three days celebration in commemorating the Blessed Peter To Rot’s Day this year. Hundreds of Catholic Catechists in and around the Parish attended the event since Monday.
Solomon Airlines has partnered with Booking.com to enable the airline’s passengers the opportunity to directly book their in country accommodation at the same time as booking their flights via the www.flysolomons.com website.
The recent heavy rain and strong winds associated with Tropical Cyclone Raquel can increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, says the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organisation.
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) begins identifying resources that Provincial Emergency Operation Centres can use to help respond to the impacts of the recent Tropical Cyclone Raquel. NDMO’s Acting Programs Officer Brian Tom told SIBC News, mission plans are being finalised.
The Australian Prime Minister, Honourable Tony Abbott has conveyed his best wishes to the Government and people of Solomon Islands on the country’s 37th Independence Anniversary.
Gold Ridge downstream communities have welcomed the announcement by the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to declare a state of disaster over the Gold Ridge area.
A US Military high-speed vessel will arrive in Honiara this Friday. Called USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3), this is the ship’s third stop of Pacific Partnership 2015. Millinocket and embarked Task Force Forager, are currently serving as the secondary platform for Pacific Partnership 2015.
Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament Manasseh Maelanga urges the Democratic Coalition for Change Government speed up implementing it’s major national projects.
Worsening infrastructure condition in North Malaita continues to irk the region’s travelling public. Passing vehicles spend more to pass through some points along the North road.
Rising hip hop artist Jeeno and popular dance group Midwest will perform at the launch of the new youth magazine YOSI next Tuesday at Rove field. YOSI, a new initiative by youth employment and advocacy program Youth@Work, aims to share inspiring and empowering stories, provide important information…
The Fishery Department in Auki, Malaita province has launched a fishing raft at Bita’ama community this morning. The fishing raft is a long-awaited project for the community.
The Solomon Islands Under 23 soccer team has again lost its third match yesterday against Papua New Guinea’s Under 23 soccer team. The match ended with two goals to one in favor of Papua New Guinea. SIBC’s Bart Basia reports.
The Solomon Islands High School Choral Festival begins today at the Multipurpose Hall in Honiara. The festival was organized by the Pacifica Event to mark the country’s 37th Independence anniversary. It aims to inspire young people through musical talent and skills.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has defended the Cabinet decision for the payment of $3.7 million to the MV Sun Express for damages incurred whilst returning to Honiara from Mbike Island in the Central Islands Province with members of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government prior to…
Australia is supporting the deployment of provincial assessment teams following Cyclone Raquel. A statement from the Australian High Commission today says, the team will assess levels of damage to households, livelihood and infrastructure caused by the cyclone.
