The widened version of Honiara’s Mataniko Bridge is set to open in two weeks, the Ministry of Infrastructure revealed yesterday. The structure, being built through the backing of the Japanese Government, is set to open on November 15, providing two lanes on either side both east and west.
In a country surrounded by the sea, where fish is a staple, it is a bold statement to make. But according to Davis Kwanae, the co-owner of Auki’s Jopanara Kai Bar, there is no argument. “I reckon it is,” he said, in response to SIBC’s question on whether Jopanara did, in fact, have the best fish
SIBC Online traveled along the at-times treacherous North Road to the gorgeous Lau Lagoon, North Malaita, last week. Check out our picture gallery of the area known for its artificial islands, abundance of fish life – including dugongs – and unique culture.
More than 11,000 cartons of bottled water and 40 tonnes of rice are being transported to Temotu Province. They are among the relief supplies sent by the National Disaster Management Office to islands in Temotu Province impacted by volcanic ashfall and a recent cyclone, and most have arrived in the…
The Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for “strict and honest” practice from authorities set to be responsible for issuing citizenship under the citizenship and dual citizenship bills. The committee made the recommendation when finalising its reports on the bills today.
Police in Lata, Temotu Province are monitoring the Tinakula volcano and the situation in the province with reports the volcano has contaminated water supplies on some nearby islands.
With a bubbly personality that suits Gizo’s island life, it is no wonder Naqarita Bea is well-known around town. But there is another reason the 50-year-old is very popular – she is the Western Provincial capital’s sole female taxi driver.
Preparations are underway for the Solomon Islands national football team to select a squad for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu this year. Solomon Islands national football coach, Felipe Vega-Arango told SIBC there was no final list of players because most of the players had club…
Closing submissions in the trial involving Edmond Sae, the former policeman accused of murdering former police commissioner Sir Fredrick Soaki in cold blood at the Auki Motel in 2003, have been heard this morning.
Only three out of 11 cattle given to cattle farmers in North Malaita by the government this month survived, farmers in the area have revealed. Jeremy Sutaloa of Suidara spoke to SIBC News on behalf of three farmers in the area whose cattle died almost immediately after they were delivered by the…
There are no predictions on when the eruption of the Tinakula volcano in Temotu Province will stop. The volcano sent black ash into nearby communities when it started erupting early Saturday morning, and authorities do not have a scientific way to monitor the situation and determine when it will…
The Central Market is always a hive of activity with a range of goods unique to the Solomon Islands. But have you ever wondered how they were made? Or where they came from? Well SIBC went to the market to find out: Harriet Suiga, Green Valley, Central Guadalcanal Selling: Lavalavas In the…
Savo Island in the Central Province should be development to take the lead as the country’s tourism hub, a elder from the island says. Walter Ben Turasi spoke to SIBC following articles about Savo’s tourism potential published in the print media last week. Supporting the comments, Mr.
The Honiara City Council has passed a resolution allowing three of its clinics to open late into the evening. The clinics designated for late hours are the Kukum, Mataniko and Rove clinics. The council has recommended that official hours for duty officers be 7:30am. to 3pm., and 3pm. to 11pm.
The state of Honiara’s roads is a constant source of frustration for the thousands of drivers and passengers using the capital’s buses. The potholes cause traffic jams and stifle the economic development of the country.
Solomon Islands will soon have its own solar panel manufacturing plant, according to the Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands. During a speech at Taiwan’s National Day celebrations in Honiara yesterday, the ambassador, Roger Luo, told the audience that leading Taiwanese solar manufacturer,…
The Solomon Islands has its first internationally accredited female dive instructor. Zaza Bedford, 19, from Munda Western Province and New Zealand, is a dive guide for Dive Munda in Western Province.
Chelsea Saliga has taken out the Solo Icon 2017 crown, beating strong competition from Junior Houkarawa and Danny Agei to be judged the winner. A big crowd squeezed into the multi-purpose stadium for the prestigious final, with the final five whittled down over months of grueling qualification…
Seven women are vying for the Miss Solomon Islands crown this year. They started their schedule this week to prepare for the final showdown on the 20th and 21st of this month. The theme for this year’s pageant is “Women in peace and harmony with society.” SIBC put together the girls’ profiles.
The Solomon Islands National Football team captain Hendry Fa’arodo has revealed he was asked to provide compensation to an opposition player after injuring him during a recent TSL game.
