The provincial capital of Central Province has been identified as a potential port facility site. An international port facilities have been proposed for Tulagi by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority and the Central Provincial Government.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock says it is looking forward to implementing the Integrated Pig and Agriculture Training Centre in Malaita province.
A woman has been arrested in Makira Province for stabbing her husband in his left shoulder with a bush knife during an argument. Police in Kirakira arrested her yesterday. Her husband was taken to the hospital after the stabbing and is reported to be in a stable condition.
A new eye centre to provide free eye care will open in Honiara mid next month. A collaboration between the governments of Solomon Islands and New Zealand, with eye care charity, Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, the centre will have a significant impact on avoidable blindness in the country.
The South Pacific Business Development microfinance network in Honiara has proved to be a success with more than 3000 members in and outside Honiara. Compliance officer Donnie Timo confirmed to SIBC news that since its establishment in 2013, more than 3000 women have become members under the…
Some members of the Guadalcanal Provincial Government have expressed concern that they were “excluded” from a review summit of the draft federal constitution. The Draft Federal Constitutional Review Summit was held at the Guadalcanal Beach Resort this week.
Preparatory work on land and other development-related issues is currently underway in Suafa Bay, North Malaita. General Secretary of the Suafa Bay Harivava Development Governing Council Henry Tabusu confirmed this to SIBC News in an interview today.
A one day summit on the role of the ocean in the development of the country was held in Honiara today. The summit’s discussions will go towards an Ocean Management Policy which will be part of the Government’s 20 year National Development Plan.
The High Court will deliver its judgement for a former Central Bank Officer charged with more than 30 counts of money laundering and two counts of larceny and embezzlement this week. Philip Bobongi stood trial last year for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million of Central Bank’s muted notes.
Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa says his committee could still propose a constitutional amendment on the independence of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, even if the government refuses to bring it to parliament.
Four early childhood teachers of the Anglican church of Melanesia Education authority will be travelling to England this week for a four week literacy attachment. The teachers were selected from Saint Nicholas Primary school, Norman Palmer School, Saint Francis Vaturanga, and Taroniara.
Matakwalao Council of Chiefs in North Malaita is to host its first meeting with Malaita Provincial Government and its Provincial Peace Council tomorrow. The meeting is part of a series of negotiations where involved parties are expect to attend.
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Manasseh Maelanga says Solomon Islands must not tolerate “spooky investors”. The East Malaita MP made the statement following media reports suggesting he has ties to mining companies Bintang Borneo and Richmont Mining Limited.
The National Archives in Solomon Islands has commemorated the International Archives Day in Honiara today. The event is observed annually on June 9th as the day the International Council on Archives has set aside to observe, advocate and promote the roles and responsibilities of archives…
The United Democratic Party had dismissed media claims, it is putting pressure on the Prime Minister to remove any member of Parliament or Minister from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated Temotu Provincial Government as the latter celebrates its Second Appointed Day today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavera says, on behalf of his Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) he desires to send his heartfelt congratulation to the…
A possible outcome of deliberations on the independence of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) would be an amendment of the constitution to ensure that the PEC is totally independent.
A government delegation led by Minister Honourable Andrew Manepora’a had a successful dialogue with two Landowners with registered titles along the Auki Kilu’ufi road. This negotiation is for possible acquiring of land to expand Auki Township.
Member of Parliament for West Makira, Honourable Derek Manuari says we cannot continue to deny the rights of the people of West Papua to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
The Malaita Provincial Government is serious about addressing issues affecting the province. Premier Peter Ramohia made the statement in a talk back show over the weekend. Premier Ramohia says his government is serious about tackling issues hampering provincial developments.
