Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged local journalists to practice responsible reporting in the Solomon Islands that is “above ordinary journalism”.
Former Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Frederick Leve Fakarii is the Solomon Islands’ new ombudsmen. Mr Fakarii took his oath of office and allegiance before the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui at the Government House yesterday..
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research Vaeno Vigulu is optimistic the country’s forests will recover. Mr Vigulu told SIBC in a recent interview the country had good soil and favourable climate for forestry re-growth.
Police have confirmed they have identified two suspects in Auki in relation to the double murder of two Chinese shop owners over the Easter weekend. In what is a major breakthrough in the case, RSIPF Commissioner Matthew Varley said in a press conference today Police used the CCTV footage from the…
The man accused of bashing his wife to death with a mangrove stick has appeared in court, with police revealing gory details about the alleged killing. As reported by The Solomon Star, Joseph Oai, 35, appeared in court yesterday accused of the murder of his wife Medlyn Menoni, 30, following an…
After months and months of roadworks, the Honiara central Market underpass and Bus bay has officially opened for public use. In an opening event yesterday, the contractor handed over the keys to Honiara City Council officials to open the revamped underpass and the newly developed bus stands around…
A fishing show featuring an Australian rugby league legend has arrived in the Solomon Islands to promote fishing-related tourism. The three member crew of the popular Australian TV show “Escape with ET”, produced and hosted by Andrew Ettingshausen – known as ET in his rugby days – will be filming…
The forests of the Solomon Islands forests have been logged to an unsustainable levels, according to the Permanent Secretary of Forestry and Research. Speaking to SIBC News today Vaeno Vigulu said the country’s forests had suffered due to the massive harvests.
For Kevin Daokalia, a Royal Solomon Islands Police Constable with the Close Personal Protection Unit, being re-armed comes with big responsibilities. Speaking to the Solomon Islands media after the rearmament ceremony in Honiara on Monday morning, Constable Daokalia, one of the 125 local police…
After almost 14 years, the Solomon Islands Police Force is now rearmed. At a ceremony in Honiara this morning, the Police Force launched its limited rearmament program which will see 125 officers from the Police Response Team (PRT) and Close Personal Protection (CPP) bear arms when on duty.
Suspended Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Edmund Sikua will take his plea at his next Court appearance Monday next week. The Honiara Magistrate’s Court has been told police investigations into his case are complete.
It is a question asked often in Honiara over the past few months: when are they finishing the roadworks around Central Market? The answer is Tuesday. After months and months of work in the area, it was revealed today the pedestrian underpass and new bus bays near Central Market are set to open…
Plans are underway to look into the expansion of Honiara and Auki towns. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey Stanley Wale revealed the plan in a government statement. It is part of the Ministry’s 2017 work plan and reform.
Tropical Cyclone Donna is still current for Temotu Province and its outer islands. A cyclone warning issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service confirmed.
As part of World Press Freedom Day, SIBC walked around the Point Cruz area for our Talem TingTing program in Honiara and asked: Do you think it is important that our journalists are able to report freely on news and issues? And Why? And: What do you think of journalism in the Solomon Islands?…
A group of angry group of men armed with rocks, bows and iron bars stormed the premises of the Hatanga Company at Tinge Ridge this morning, causing damage to homes and property. The illegal settlers retaliated after a home was burned down early this morning by an unknown group of people.
Police have arrested two men in possession of firearms early on Monday morning near Hibiscus Avenue. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said that the two suspects arrested were under the influence of alcohol and were in possession of a shortened 303 rifle.
Authorities say plans to relocate the National Referral Hospital in Honiara are “progressing well”. Health Permanent Secretary Dr Tenneth Dalipanda made the comments at a joint annual performance review held by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in Honiara yesterday.
It has taken a long time, but the roadworks around the central market area are almost complete. And now a great fence of Honiara is emerging. Drivers and pedestrians who have driven through central Honiara over the past few days would have noticed a white fence emerging in the middle of the road. It
Western Province Premier Wayne Maepio has strongly refuted claims by a former New Zealand aid researcher that the Munda airport upgrading project is a waste of funds.
