A Dysentery outbreak, associated with flu, vomiting and other related diseases has claimed three lives from Temotu’s Anuta group of Islands in a span of two weeks. The deceased are two females and a male, who were unable to access any medical attention on the island.
The Ministry of health and medical services has launched the new Human papilloma virus in Honiara today in a bid to battle cervical cancer in the country.
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Education Authority will soon ban the sale of all sugary and oily foods from its schools in the country. ACOM Education Secretary, Desmond Waita confirmed, the move was to cut down on the ever increasing trend of non-communicable diseases in the country.
The first meeting of the 11th Parliament is set for Wednesday this week, confirms the Office of the Clerk to the National Parliament. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare sets the date for the first meeting.
Solomon Islands national team coach, Wim Rijsbergen has indicated his interest of calling up Raphael Le’ai into the national team for the Netherlands camp this month. The Dutchman had a brief stay in the country to select his 23 travelling squad before leaving on Tuesday back to the Netherlands.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has yet to receive campaign expenses from candidates who contested the recent National General Elections.
Logging activity at the Kongulai upstream area has sparked investigations by Solomon Water. A statement from the State-Owned Enterprise said this followed reports from inspections carried out on site that revealed possible sources of turbidity at the Kongulai Water Source are due to current logging…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating the death of two people in separate incidents in Honiara over the weekend. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said, the Police Operation Centre received two reports on the deaths during…
The first election petition case following this year’s National General Elections has been filed at the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The Civil Case number 254 of 2019 was filed by Petitioner, Harry Philip who contested the Lau/Mbaelelea constituency seat in last month’s election. Mr.
The Solomon Islands U-17 national team finished second in the UEFA International development tournament after a 2-2 draw with Kazakhstan last night. Wonder-boy Raphael Lea’i continued his explosive form, scoring both goals and establishing himself as the tournament’s top scorer, with four goals in…
The country’s National U-17 team will now participate in this year’s U-17 World Cup in Brazil after a decision was reached by the OFC Disciplinary Committee yesterday.
The High Court has further adjourned the Civil case number 238 of 2019 between Hon. Matthew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to 17 May 2019. The case was listed for mention and direction before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. In court today, Hon.
The Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) has expressed disappointment over non-factual information carried by the local print media over the misrepresentation of salaries of Members of Parliament this week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns, any person found guilty of using threats can be charged under the country’s Penal Code. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner for Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said following their intelligence gathering, they are concerned that certain individuals…
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) said, the country’s foreign policy is continually being developed. Answering an SIBC question about Solomon Islands foreign relations with ROC, Taiwan under his leadership, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, the Status Quo was…
The High Court has adjourned the case on the legality of Manasseh Sogavare’s candidate for Prime Minister to Thursday next week. The case appeared for mention before Deputy Chief Justice Francis Mwanesalua at the High Court this morning. In Court today, Tim Mathews from Brisbane representing Hon.
Cervical cancer cases may be prevented and reduced in the future as a new vaccine is set to be introduced next month. The Human papilloma virus or HPV vaccine will be introduced around the country on 15 May 2019.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are ontop of the current security situation in Honiara, and the situation is now under control Commissioner Varley said, RSIPF have been busy last night responding to continuing isolated pockets of disturbances particularly around East Honiara to Henderson…
The member of parliament for East Malaita and one of the country’s prominent politician has called for calmness and peace after yesterday’s events after the Prime Minister’s election. Hon.
Solomon Islands has a new Prime Minister-elect and he is Honourable Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. Mr. Sogavare was elected in a secret ballot presided over by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Dr. Frank Ofagioro Kabui at Parliament House this morning.
