The Indonesian Government has used “sovereignty” as an excuse to suppress West Papuans’ demands for self-determination, commit human rights violations, murder hundreds of thousands of indigenous West Papuans, dispossess them from their lands, and thwart international discussions about the issue…
Central of Bank of Solomon Islands Governor, Denton Rarawa was pleased with the fruitful outcome of this year’s Board of Governors Meeting. Mr Rarawa led a Solomon Islands delegation to the meeting convened in Bali, Indonesia early this week with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, IMF,…
Solomon Islands and Australian Governments are well underway in delivering high speed Internet to Solomon Islands. The Coral Sea Cable System will connect Honiara to Sydney, and the Solomon Islands Domestic Network will link Honiara with Auki, Noro and Taro.
“You can recognize the sovereignty of a nation but you can also point out something that isn’t right”, says Gary Juffa, Governor of Papua New Guinea’s Oro Province.
Malaita Province has announced its withdrawal from the Solomon Games 2018. Provincial Sports Coordinator for Malaita, Eddie Omokirio formally announced it late yesterday.
The Former Member of Parliament for Temotu Vatud constituency Freda Tuki is being cleared to contest next year’s national general election. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission made the clarification due to confusions of the former MP’s eligibility.
Students who have arrears with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have until the end of this month to settle their debts. Any student who fail to comply after October 31st will expect harsh measures from the university.
The body mandated to conduct national general elections, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission maintains, there will be no by-election for Temotu Vatud Constituency.
Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency Honourable Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada has been sworn in as the new Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs. Mrs Tanangada was sworn in at the Government House by the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui this afternoon.
Police at Taro in Choiseul Province have arrested a 19-year-old male for allegedly raping a 6-year-old girl at Taro Station last week. Provincial Police Commander Choiseul Province, Superintendent Vincent Eria said the alleged rape incident occurred between 3 to 4pm on October 10 in Taro Township.
President of the People’s Progressive Party Charles Dausabea has criticized the Electoral Commission’s decision against conducting a by-election for the Temotu-VATUD Constituency. This comes after the former Constituency’s MP, Ms Freda Tuki was unseated in one of the successful 2014 petition cases.
Seventy percent of plants found in Solomon Islands have medicinal value. A Cuban scoping mission team to Solomon Islands revealed to SIBC in an interview.
The conversation on traditional governance is important and should not be rushed into legislation. Dr. Joseph Daniel Foukona from the University of the South Pacific’s Faculty of Arts and Law told an SIBC interview today.
The former Chair of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Sir Nathaniel Waena is worried about the current financial misfortune that is hitting hard on the state owned institution.
The Australian Government expects to see more workers from Solomon Islands join the country’s seasonal workers scheme. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Roderick Brazier, told regional journalists in Honiara there is no cap on the labor mobility program.
Be Happy Ministry’s director Mambo Fangaria said there is an increase of anti-social behavior at the Borderline Community. Mr Fangaria said, alleged stealing and disturbances in the community are the most common issues. Fangaria claimed Kwaso seems to be the main cause.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has called for a collective action to stop violence against women and girls. The call came in light of last week’s alleged rape incident that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old girl in Tikopia island, Temotu Province.
Police have transferred the man accused of raping and killing a 12 year old girl in Tikopia Island last week to the Rove correctional Service custody in Honiara.
Biosecurity Solomon Islands is introducing two virus to tackle the Coconut Rhinoceros beetle epidemic severely damaging the coconuts around the country.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission will determine if Freda Tuki would qualify to contest in the coming National General Elections after it studies the High Court judgement on the petition case won by former Temotu VATUD MP Clay Forau.
