The National Government (SIG) through its statistical agency, National Statistics -Census Office has announced that the 2019 National Population and Housing Census will be conducted on the 24th of November this year.
The Solomon islands Bilikiki Beach soccer team are edging closer to the world cup after defeating fellow Melanesians Vanuatu by 4-2 in Papeete, Tahiti today.
The oil spill from MV Takana at Namuga in Makria Ulawa Province will likely worsen tourism opportunity in the area, a concern raised by local operator, Alfred Murray. The spill has now covered an area of fifty meters since it sank last week. MV Takana is owned by East Makira Constituency.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country’s forests and trees are still safe from logging. This comes after his government was being criticized for sending a high level delegation to China recently on a timber trade survey, sparking public uproar, with many sharing their concerns that this…
Prime Minister Hon. Manaseh Sogavare has clarified the government delegation’s recent trip to China. The China trip was led by the Minister of Forestry Hon. Ishmael Avui, and the Minister of Mines and Energy Hon. Braddley Tovosia, along with other government ministers and officials.
A Royal Australian Navy submarine transiting the Pacific visited Honiara waters briefly this morning to obtain assistance for sick crew members, which has tuned heads in Honiara.
Results and counting for the nationwide Provincial election is now currently underway. Western province now has new provincial members for wards 18 and 25, South Rendova and Noro respectively.
Suspended Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Survey, Nelson Naoapu has questioned the appointment of Allan McNiel as the new Commissioner of Lands. Mr. Naoapu says Mr.
Solomon Islands is looking at putting a complete stop to round log export by 2023, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Mr Sogavare told SIBC in an exclusive interview recently, saying that with the government’s reform programs in the resources sectors, in order to stimulate economic growth.
It is a sad reality that top world leaders like President Donald Trump of the United States has unsigned the recent Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Governor General in-office, Sir Dr.
The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Hon. Winston Peters and his delegation has arrived in the country following the departure of Australia’s Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison last yesterday. Welcoming Hon.
The country’s current rate of logging is still unsustainable, admits the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Dr. Vaeno Vigulu. Dr. Vigulu made the statement in response to a question from a participant during SIBC’s radio talk back show on Sunday.
The Newly elected Australian Prime Minister, Mr Scott Morrison has arrived in the country today, starting his first ever visit to the country and the first visit of an Australian Prime Minister in eleven years since Kevin Rudd in 2008.
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has launched its First 100- DAYS Policy Framework yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel. The 100 days agenda represents the collective priorities of the four coalition Parties that form the DCGA said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
The Honiara City Council has declared winning councillors for its 11 wards. The elected councillors include Solomon Saii Leonard for Panatina ward, Luciano Sade for Vuhokesa ward, Robert Oge for Kukum ward, Reginald Ngati for Vura ward and Clement Terewauri for Mataniko ward.
Solomon Islands very own Jeremy Saeni, known by his stage-name ‘Jaro Local’ has won the “Best International Pacific Artist” with his hit song ‘Daki Ni Tangarareh’ at the Pacific Music Awards in New Zealand.
The Hight Court has today ruled that the Civil Case number 244 between Hon. Matthew Wale and the Governor General and others be struck out. Counsel for the Prime Minister and OUR Party have filed an interim application seeking to have the judicial review claim struck out, pursuant to Rule 9.75 of…
A false tsunami warning disseminated to members of the public at midday today has caused great fear and confusion in Honiara. SIBC News today witnessed people running from Honiara coastlines to higher grounds.
Solomon Islands has witnessed successful growth in its economy last year by 3.9 percent up from 3.7 percent in 2017. The Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands, CBSI, Denton Rarawa, announced the growth estimates at the launch of the CBSI 2018 Annual Report today in Honiara.
The High Court has received a total of twenty nine petition cases as deadline to file election petitions closed at 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. High Court Registry confirmed, petitions were filed against Hon.
