The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a Swell Advisory warning for parts of the country. Met Service Swell Advisory is enforced for low-lying coastal islands of Ontong Java Atolls, Dai. Ramos, Sakaiana and Northern Choiseul. Isabel, Malaita, Makira and Temotu.
A former Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Kamilo Teke has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to revisit the recommendations made by a task force set up in 2005-2006. Mr Teke says these recommendations are pivotal to achieving lasting national peace.
The Parliamentary Opposition has questioned the Prime Minister as to why he remained tight-lipped over the cost and justification of the 39 political appointees.
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says the recent release of the 2012-2013 audit report is shameful and the Government must set its house in order. Chief Justice Palmer says the recent audit report speaks volumes about the way Government Ministries account for Government monies.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) of his government’s commitment to work in alliance with its stakeholders create a more enabling environment for investment in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands is among four Pacific Island countries to benefit from a United Arab Emirates UAE renewable energy project fund. The projects will be financed by a US$50 million – UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund, while Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, will lead the implementation, Masdar…
Honiara residents expect a high risk of malaria chances until around June. Deputy Director of Meteorology Lloyd Tahani confirms to SIBC News. He says based on the MalaClim Model, the amount of rainfall in the past three months can influence malaria cases in the country, especially on North…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has reminded the Solomon Island government to address illegal fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government seems to have no issue finding money to pay its soon-to-be appointed Political appointees while people are being denied the quality of judicial service they deserve.
Sixty-three thousand doses of Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines will be available in all clinics in the country by next month. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says the $1.5 million consignment is to ensure all children under one year have access to vaccines and…
The Parliamentary Opposition has said whilst the flight impasse has been lifted, it is concerned that the core issue of the dispute between Solomon Islands and Fiji has not been resolved.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has set up a task force committee to investigate how far the world’s most dangerous coconut beetle ‘Oryctes rhinoceros’ has spread across the country.
The Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) will become a fully regulated entity by the end of this legal year. President of the Bar Association Katalaina Ziru informed legal practitioners and judicial staff at the legal year opening this morning. Mrs.
The 16th edition OFC U-17 Championship has seen Vanuatu defeated one of their direct rivals, Solomon Islands 2-1 yesterday. The Group B Melanesian clash displayed classic football rivalry.
The country’s National Judiciary bodies will officially open 2015 legal year tomorrow. A ceremonial sitting for all legal practitioners and judiciary staff will take place at the High Court early tomorrow morning.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said communities in the Solomon Islands must take a strong stand against gender-based violence. Speaking at his weekly press conference last week, Mr Prendagast said the prevalence of sexual offences in the country is a concern as shown by recent surveys.
The Solomon Islands Under 17 team has lost its match against their opponents Vanuatu in today’s Group B match at the Pago Stadium in American Samoa. Vanuatu’s first goal came in the sixth minute when Sylvain Worworbu opens the scoring for his side with a shot from inside the box.
An official delegation from the Solomon Islands Government will be leaving for Fiji later this month in efforts to initiate a review of the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of air services that will soon expire.
The world’s most deadly coconut rhinoceros beetle known as Oryctes rhinoceros has been confirmed to be present in Honiara. Solomon Islands ‘Biosecurity and Agriculture Research’, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) confirmed after a member of the public reported strange damages on coconut…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has pledged its continued cooperation with the Solomon Islands Government in addressing fisheries issues in the country. FFA Director General James Movick made the pledge when he visited Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare this week.
