The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s ‘neutrality’ has been criticized – day one of the Biometric Voter Registration Process. Speaking on behalf of hundreds of White River Residents, Mr.
A four-day awareness program is currently being rolled out in the Malaita Outer Islands of Luaniua and Pelau. A group comprising non-governmental organisations have travelled over the weekend to conduct the awareness program.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has arrived in Nauru over the weekend for the 49th Pacific Islands Forum, PIF, meeting. A Government statement said most Pacific island Leaders have also arrived in Nauru over the weekend ahead of today’s official opening.
Parliament has passed the ‘Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Bill 2018’ last Friday. The now Act seeks to establish SIMA as a financially self-sufficient organisation with sufficient resources to carry out its functions; facilitate the implementation of international and regional maritime…
Task Force Janus led by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, has made another arrest, this time a senior public servant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley told local journalists at his weekly media conference in Honiara today.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has warned intending candidates for the upcoming general elections not to campaign under the guise of voter awareness outside of campaign period.
Senior executives from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services will meet this Friday to discuss issues surrounding the recruitment of Solomon Islands nurses to work in Vanuatu.
People using drones in the country must apply for permit and certification from the Civil Aviation department, Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation.
A 14-year-old boy has died from a crocodile attack last weekend in the Rendova Harbour area, Western Province. Police in Munda said they received the report last weekend.
547 premature babies were recorded by the Paediatric department at the National Referral Hospital, NRH, since 2016. Babies born well before their expected due dates and having low birth weights are called prematurity births.
Parliament has passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 with a two third majority of 38 votes, a constitutional requirement. The nine clause bill went through second and third readings and was passed with amendments in a day.
The British High Commission in Honiara hosted a cocktail reception last night to farewell three Solomon Islanders who were awarded British Chevening Scholarship.
Severe acute malnutrition and related illnesses have claimed the lives of 18 children this year. The National Referral Hospital’s Pediatric department revealed this in an exclusive interview this week.
Road upgrade from Central Honiara to White River in the west will most likely be funded by the Asian Development Bank, ADB. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Steven Maesiola announces.
Society needs women in decision-making, says the visiting former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Ms Clark who is the fifth longest serving and first female Prime Minister of New Zealand is in Honiara on a four-day visit.
In a country where locals struggle to thrive in the business world, Hudson Wakio managing director of Advance Technology Limited, stands out as one of the few who has beaten the odds. Born in East Are’are Malaita Province, he came from what he described as a very typical village family.
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga will stand trial at the Central Magistrate Court on September 10th. Mr Panga is charged with one count of abuse of office. A new trial date was suggested but Deputy Magistrate Ricky Iomea said the September date must be maintained.
Australia will remain a devoted friend to Solomon Islands amid concerns of China’s increasing influence in the Pacific region. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roderick Brazier told a media briefing on board HMAS Toowoomba over the weekend.
Police are investigating the death of a young girl on Bellona island in Ren-bel province yesterday. Provincial Supervising Assistant Commissioner of Police, Everlyn Thugea said according to reports reaching police in Honiara, a mentally ill male person allegedly attacked the young girl at Nukumanu…
Four people are confirmed to have died at sea while travelling from Toa to Burungia Village in the Central Province yesterday in a motorised boat. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent Patricia Leta said the four people died when their boat sank in rough seas.
