Simea and Baumana Karoa Tribes of Mono Island have questioned newspaper reports about logging related issues the island is experiencing and say the tribes condemn the reports.
Top political leaders and government officials from Fiji, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu have arrived in Honiara ahead of the 20th Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit, which begins in the capital tomorrow.
Exiled West Papua Leader and the founder of Free West Papua Campaign Benny Wenda says West Papua’s issue is a Melanesian issue. Mr Wenda, who lives in England, is in the country with four other West Papua Advocate leaders who also live in other international countries.
Business investment in Solomon Islands is forecasted to increase over the next two years. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement yesterday at the seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara.
Solomon Islands remains Australia’s top priority in International development. Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne made the statement during the seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum yesterday.
A former Prime Minister wants Solomon Islands to be determined to take the problems of West Papua to the United Nations under the Commission for Colonisation.
The Law Reform Commission says it will review the minimum legal age of marriage for Solomon Islands women. Senior legal officer Clifton Ruele told SIBC News the current minimum legal age for Solomon Islands girls under the Islanders Marriage Act is fifteen years of age, subject to consent from…
New Caledonia is ready to receive Ngali nut exports from Solomon Islands if the exports meet the country’s organic standards. Kastom Garden Association Manager Clement Hadasaea told SIBC News they have secured market for ngali nut export to New Caledonia.
The Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province says its emergency services has improved after the arrival of a medical doctor the UK Methodist. The Hospital recently faced great difficulties with referral cases but Hospital Secretary, Soraya Pina said the situation improved after Dr.
Australia’s ABC Television Landline team will be arriving in Honiara this week to film a short documentary on the Kokonut Pacific story in Solomon Islands. Kokonut Pacific produces virgin coconut oil and a range of coconut oil based soaps and oils.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the Seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara today. Themed “Signposting the Path to Sustainable Economic Growth”, the forum brought together local and international speakers to discuss ways to promote doing business between…
Former High Court Judge Stephen Pallaras claims the Solomon Islands Government has failed to fulfil its offer for him to head the new Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The Central Bank Governor has told the Australia Solomon IslandsBusiness Forum – high population growth is a serious hindrance to economic growth in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands Red Cross Society urges active involvement from Solomon Islanders in its voluntary blood donation program. The was the message stressed by president of the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society, Charles Kelly during the World Blood Donor Day yesterday.
A West Honiara voter says the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government must quickly gazette the Constituency Development Fund Regulations. Charles Lesimaoma made the call today in an interview with SIBC News.
Residents of Somata and Pepesala estate on Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) says they are prepared to defend themselves in court regarding the unlawful shipment of copra as claimed by the RIPEL Management.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government has yet to release any funding for constituency development projects for this year. Speaking to SIBC News, the Deputy Director of Rural Development Matilda Watesao says the Ministry is continuously receiving applications for constituency development…
Issues surrounding agroforestry practices in Mono in the Western Province is causing serious disputes for resource owners and communities in the area, including one death. Reports reaching SIBC News said an elderly person died this week following a logging dispute on the island.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has described the seventh Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum, which begins in Honiara tomorrow, as a crucial and exciting event for Solomon Islands.
The Leader of Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has questioned the Prime Minister’s silence on controversial issues the Opposition raised in previous weeks, saying Manasseh Sogavare should not shy away from these issues.
