Solomon Islands Broadcasting CorporationVoice of the Nation

Topic

Solomon Islands

5,271 stories · page 62 of 264

Donations
Blood supply shortage
The National Referral Hospital’s blood bank is struggling to maintain a consistent supply of blood needed at the hospital. This begun when the Red Cross supported blood donation program was halted due to lack of funding.
20 Sept 2018
Laws
Police probe Shortland Islands arm robbery
An alleged armed robbery at a logging camp in Shortland Islands, Western Province has sparked police investigations. Police say the incident occurred last weekend when two 40 horse powered outboard motor boats carrying 10 people onboard arrived at Sanai logging camp and robbed the employees of…
20 Sept 2018
FIFA
Solomons through to first ever FIFA World Cup
With a straight undefeated run, the Solomon Islands Under-16 team are through to their first-ever FIFA World Cup after defeating Fiji with a 3-1 win today to secure a spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru next year. Today’s actions not only opened the door to the world cup but also sets another
19 Sept 2018
Honiara City
This is our time : Waita
The Solomon Islands national under sixteen team are now just one game away from qualifying for next year’s FIFA under seventeen world cup in Peru, South America. The national U-16 side will meet Fiji tomorrow at 10am to confirm its place in the grand final and a ticket to the world cup.
18 Sept 2018
Honiara City
Families reconcile after accident
The parties involved in the fatal accident where a 15 year old girl died over the weekend, have reconciled. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force witnessed the ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara.
18 Sept 2018
Elections
Election kits stolen in Fataleka
Fataleka voter registration officials say, election kits stolen from one of the voter registration centres in the Constituency, Malaita Province, over the weekend must be returned.
18 Sept 2018
Honiara City
Police remove bomb in Honiara’s CBD
The Royal Solomon Islands Police force have successfully diffused a unexploded bomb in the center of Honiara near the Advanced Technology Building in the Point Cruz area yesterday afternoon.
14 Sept 2018
Climate Change
Luaniua chiefs want relocation
Chiefs of Luaniua in the Ontong Java Atoll, are calling on the government to consider relocating their people to bigger islands to alleviate the impacts of climate change and rising sea level in their islands.
13 Sept 2018
Honiara City
SOL trash NZ in historic 5-0 win
The Solomon Islands National under 16 squad have hammered the New Zealand under 16 team to secure a historic 5-0 win on home turf to go top of group A in the OFC under 16 championship in Honiara. Wonder kid Rafael Leai was instrumental in the win, bagging a brace , and one assist. Both
12 Sept 2018
Government
2023 Pacific Games stadium plan ready
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has welcomed Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan’s reassurance and strong commitment to support Solomon Islands for the 2023 Pacific Games.
11 Sept 2018
Climate Change
Climate refugees; our sinking phenomenon
For many people around the world, the image of the Pacific is a tranquil utopia with white sandy beaches and palm trees, but today climate change is slowly eating up the islands.
11 Sept 2018
Honiara City
Robbery suspect arrested
Police officers in Honiara City have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a robbery that occurred at Ranadi, East Honiara last Friday. Provincial Police Commander Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga said two armed men allegedly entered a Chinese shop at Ranadi in East Honiara armed…
10 Sept 2018
Airlines
26.4% growth in visitor arrivals
International arrivals into the country has reached 14,648 in total for 2018 second quarter making an upturn of 26.4 per cent growth says the National Statistics Office.
10 Sept 2018
Futsal
U-16 team begins OFC campaign with a five goal win
The Solomon Islands U-16 team has started on a high note this afternoon in their OFC U-16 Championship 2018 campaign. Today’s match saw futsal international Raphael Le’ai leading the home side three goals before the half time mark.
9 Sept 2018
Elections
SIEC to take over all provincial elections soon
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, SIEC, will soon be responsible for all provincial elections in the country. Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala announced, this is contained in the new Electoral Act recently passed by the National Parliament.
9 Sept 2018
Government
RSIPF training for 2019 elections underway
Police preparations have been ongoing since May this year for the country’s National General Elections in 2019. Solomon Islanders will go to the polls to decide their next group of political decision-makers by early next year.
7 Sept 2018
Maritime
Honiara Port’s safety the focus of Pacific Navigation Project
Improving the safety of Solomon Islands’ Honiara port was in focus this week as the capital’s maritime stakeholders met to identify the risks and hazards affecting the Honiara Port.
7 Sept 2018
Health
Shops warned to stop selling smoking candies
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has warned all shop outlets involved in importing and selling ‘smoking candies’ to the public, especially children, to ‘STOP’ immediately.
7 Sept 2018
Education
SINU has new Pro-Vice Chancellor
The Solomon Islands National University, SINU, has a new Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic). A media statement from SINU confirmed Dr Jack Maebuta as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor.
4 Sept 2018
Crime
More serious cyber crimes expected for Solomon Islands
The challenges of Cyber Crime will be more acute for Solomon Islands as the country expects its first ever undersea cable by the end of next year. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley echoed these sentiments at his recent media conference in Honiara.
4 Sept 2018