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Government
Mua’s trial adjourned, key witness sick
A key witness in the prosecution case against the former MP for Savo/Russell Dickson Mua was absent, forcing the Court to adjourn to Wednesday. Albert Wong is the Managing Director of Oceanic Marine Equipment PTY Limited, supplier of the boats and engines Mr Mua distributed to his constituents.
28 Jan 2019
Corruption
Dirty lobbying looms : MP
The next group of national leaders vying to take the country forward must watch out against “dirty lobbying tactics”, says a former Member of the recent tenth Parliament.
28 Jan 2019
Australia
New wharf for new patrol boats
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Marine Division is proposing an upgrade of the Aola base at Point Cruz to cater for the new incoming patrol boats. The RSIPF’s Marine Divisions is expected to receive the first of the two patrol boats later this year.
26 Jan 2019
Conservation
Doves rescued from extinction
Four Santa Cruz ground doves (Alopecoenas sanctaecrucis) were born at Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park in recent weeks, giving signs of hope for the endangered species.
25 Jan 2019
Government
One of SIDP’s priority policy to promote and develop tourism
The Solomon Islands Democratic Party, among other priority policies is planning to promote and develop the tourism sector to replace the logging industry. The party’s former Parliamentary Wing Leader, Mathew Wale confirmed at the party’s fundraiser last night.
25 Jan 2019
Government
DAP launch manifesto
The Democratic Alliance Party manifesto launched yesterday clearly sets out DAP’s roles and responsibilities if voted in, to govern the country after the 2019 National General Election.
23 Jan 2019
Laws
Platform Movement allegedly threatening non followers
Report says the so-called Platform Movement in Makira Ulawa Province is causing fear among non-group members. A source who wished for anonymity told SIBC News some members of the group are actually threatening non-members with knives.
22 Jan 2019
Corruption
Veke denies AJ building approval
Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Anthony Veke has denied giving approval for the development of the AJ City Building at the abutment of the Lungga Bridge in East Honiara. AJ City is a million dollar five storey shopping mall.
22 Jan 2019
Government
Intending candidates campaigned outside the official campaign period
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has evidence that certain intending candidates are campaigning outside the official campaign period. The official campaign period will only begin after the announcement of the election date by his Excellency the Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui.
20 Jan 2019
Government
Govt prioritizes tourism: Hou
The caretaker Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela today opened the 2019 Tourism In Focus at Coral Sea Resort in Honiara. Led by the Tourism Solomons, Solomon Airlines and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the event gathered local tourism operators, government officials and other organizations to discuss…
18 Jan 2019
Elections
Petition grounds wider : Saitala
The grounds for an election petition are much more wider now than before, says Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala revealed at a media conference held at the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission office in Honiara this week.
18 Jan 2019
Government
Medical drugs released
A total of nine containers containing medical drugs and other consignments have been released from the Solomon Islands Ports Authority as of Tuesday this week.
17 Jan 2019
Government
SIEC publishes final Voter List
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission announced yesterday it has approved the final Voter List for the upcoming National General Elections. Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala confirmed, there is an overall increase of electors for this year compared to 2014 when the list was first created.
17 Jan 2019
Disaster
Teams deployed to conduct assessments
Officers from the National Disaster Management Office are currently supporting the provincial emergency centres to conduct assessments in areas affected by the recent bad weather.
16 Jan 2019
Top Headlines
Suspended Lands Commissioner says allegations are misleading
The suspended Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Survey Nelson Naoapu claims, media statements about his involvement in illegal lands sales in Honiara are misleading.
14 Jan 2019
Education
SINU’s new School of Fisheries heads into second academic year
“We want it to be the best in the region.” These were the words of Dr. Kofi Apreku, head of the Solomon Islands National University’s School of Fisheries at Ranadi, East Honiara. The department was only revived early last year, with an intake of 51 students. It was defunct for a while, until a $40
14 Jan 2019
Government
Medical supplies await clearance
Funding delays from the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has resulted in the re-occurrence of the country’s drug shortage. The National Medical Store Manager, William Horoto confirmed to SIBC Online over the weekend.
13 Jan 2019
Education
Exam results released
The first batch of exam results have been officially released, beginning with Forms three and five today. Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare signed the official release.
11 Jan 2019
Government
Asian businessman refuses to stop development on alleged illegal land
Liang Huazan of A-Plus Ltd, who is currently developing the controversial Fixed Term Estate land next to the Aeronautical Telecommunication Station at Henderson says, his work will continue. Mr Huazan said he has all the legal documents where the Commissioner of Lands in 2016 gave the title to him.
11 Jan 2019
Government
Makira Provincial Government to de-register Platform Movement
Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier Stanley Siapu said, his government is working on de-registering the Makira Platform Movement. Premier Siapu said his government welcomed the call made earlier by the caretaker MP for West Makira, Derick Manuari for any upcoming government to seriously address the…
10 Jan 2019