Solomon Islands’ Police are promising a crackdown on people breaking the law on the nation’s roads. Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Matthew Varley said the offences included driving under the influence of liquor, driving without a valid licence and driving unlicensed…
Solomon Airlines has re-opened all services to Santa Cruz, Temotu Province. Citing land dispute issues as the reason for the initial suspension, an airline spokesman said the national carrier’s service had resumed. The suspension started earlier this month and lasted for about two weeks.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has encouraged politicians to use the country’s poor worldwide perception on corruption as a challenge, while telling Parliament the island nation is actually “not that bad”.
The road upgrade around Honiara’s Central Market will be finished in May, according to the Solomon Islands Government. Speaking to SIBC’s Distaem Nao host Henry Oritaimae on Monday morning, Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure and Development Henry Murray said the work was “within schedule”.
A man is believed to have drowned while diving outside Veravaulu Village, North-West Guadalcanal. It is understood the death occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased’s diving partner Paul Kole said his friend was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
About 2000 people marched, and sometimes danced, through the streets of Honiara this morning to celebrate International Women’s Day. Under the theme “be bold for change” the crowd marched from the city centre to the National Art Gallery, where the crowd danced, played Australian football and heard…
The Solomon Islands Christian Association of Churches has issued a strong message in today’s commemoration of the International Women’s Day, that God created man and woman equal. It said from the beginning ” man” and “female” and both were equally created in the image of God to rule on earth.
Parliamentary opposition leader Jeremiah Manele has backed the Solomon Islands’ Government’s Anti-Corruption Strategy, labelling it a critical first step in fighting the “evil phenomenon”.
The Malaita Gun Owners Association wants to sue the Government for its decision to destroy all licensed firearms at the height of the ethnic tension. Association chairman William Gua told SIBC the organisation would meet to discuss its plan over whether the government’s action was lawful.
Solomon Island Customs & Excise Division (SICED) has successfully stopped an attempt to smuggle 228 sleeves of cigarettes (45,600 rolls) and four new Stihl chainsaws last Thursday 23 February afternoon.
The National Broadcaster requires two experienced journalists to take up vacancies in the newsroom at Rove. Two staff have left to study overseas and some changes in the newsroom are being made to ensure consistent quality of outputs.
The High Court administration and Magistrate registries have been called on to raise their performance standards. President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Silverio Lepe made the call at the opening of the Legal year in Honiara.
A task force representing the resource owners of West Rennell has supported calls for the Prime Minister to step aside and allow the bauxite issue to be investigated. Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) recently called on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step aside.
The value of our money depends entirely on the economic activities in the country and not newly introduced banknotes. Public Relations and Communication officer of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Uriel Matanani made the clarification over the weekend.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is keeping the Western Province within its radar following reports of illegal harvesting of Beche-de-mer in the Province. Chief Fisheries Research Officer within the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Legata confirms.
Solomon Airlines newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Brett Gerbers has spelled out priority areas in the State Owned Enterprise needing immediate attention.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury Mr Harry Kuma has successfully launched the new $20.00 note. Speaking during a brief launching ceremony, Mr Kuma said he is very pleased to officially launch the new $20.00 note on behalf of the government of Solomon Islands.
The introduction of new banknotes into the country’s money system is part of efforts by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands to counter fake notes entering our money system. Public Relations and Communication officer of the Central Bank, Uriel Matanani told SIBC News.
Solomon Islands through its premier financial institution – Central Bank of Solomon Islands has spent about $500,000,000 from its reserves to purchase the new $20.00 notes. Chief Manager, Currency and Banking Operations of Central Bank of Solomon Islands Mr Daniel Haridi reveals.
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Special Coordinator Quinton Devlin has handed over keys to a new, multi-million dollar Fire and Rescue Station in Central Honiara to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast.
