Four Solomon Islands women have graduated from the Peacebuilding and Leadership Program of the US-based Memonite Eastern University. Veronica Maebiru, Joycelyn Manakako, Rose Wate and Georgia Clarinda Molia undertook studies at the University over the past two years and graduated at an in-country…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully completed a successful bilateral border protection operation with Vanuatu law enforcement agencies.
Bmobile Vodafone has launched it’s uni-500 premium corporate plan service. The newly launched service is a prepaid unlimited call and SMS bundle with low phone bills, unlimited calls nationwide for a standard fee.
Western United has defeated Hana FC in the first semi-finals of the Super Eight Championship competition at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The Solomon Islands 2015 O-League representative thrashed Hana FC four goals to nil yesterday.
The Solomon Islands National Boxing Team has received financial assistance from Bmobile Vodafone Telecommunication Company. The $4,000 assistance is to cover part of preparation work for the upcoming Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea mid this year.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country needs a long-term multi-decade development plan jointly designed and developed and owned by all stakeholders in Solomon Islands.
The Parliamentary Opposition recommends (DCC) Government adopts a Strategic Development Plan. The Parliamentary Opposition leader, Hon. Jeremiah Manele says the recommendation is a vision to transform Solomon Islands from a low-income country to a medium-high income country in the next 20 years.
Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Victor Tutugoro has met with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, in the lead up to July’s MSG summit in Honiara. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week received the MSG Chair prior to the summit proper.
The Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands His Excellency Andrew Bryne says women’s economic empowerment is one of the great opportunities for human advancement in the 21st century.
The National Financial Inclusion Taskforce has won this year’s Australian High Commission’s International Women’s Day Award. The Award recognises inspirational and pioneering women, men and groups who’s achievements have contributed to the empowerment of women in Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services says the current monsoon trough might form a cyclone next week. The Met office has issued a nationwide heavy rain warning due to the trough which lies over the Solomon Islands linking to a weak low located North East of Temotu province.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development is conducting a two days Teachers’ appraisal and processed training for teachers at Nila Catholic station in Shortland Islands.
A local farmer has questioned the progress of the issue regarding legally acquired firearms destroyed during the Ethnic tension period. Stephen Pita, a North Malaita farmer says before his legally bought rifle was destroyed in 2003, he had received threats from the Regional Assistance Mission to…
Deputy Prime Minister Douglas Ete says strengthening relations with Indonesia will provide room for further discussions at the bilateral level on issues in West Papua. Hon. Ete made this statement to Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi during her visit to Honiara last Saturday.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recorded 85 family violence related cases from January to February this year. Family Violence Coordinator Daisy Kariamae told SIBC News, this data indicates a rapid increase in family violence compared to last year.
Electricity Tariffs in Solomon Islands, the second highest in the Pacific is expected to decrease from April first. Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA, explains, Solomon Islands has relied on diesel for power generation instead of renewable energy.
Australia’s top-secret electronic espionage agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) have obtained comprehensive access to telecommunication networks in Solomon Islands.
The Governments of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands have signed a Joint Communique finalising participation of the Solomon Islands in the construction of Melanesian Cable project this month.
The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a Heavy Rain and Flooding ‘What To Do’ Information today. This follows the Heavy Rain Alert one issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 6 am this morning.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today called on all Solomon Islanders to say “Naf Nao, No Rawa Lo Haus” as he spoke to the Royal Solomon Island Police Force’s National Conference on Family Violence.
