Australia and Solomon Islands today signed an agreement of about SBD$377,000,000.00 over four years (2017 to 2020) for the Solomon Islands Health Sector.
The Solomon Islands National U12 Futsal boys have made an impressive start at the FFA Futsal Championship in Australia. Solomon Islands has sent two Junior Futsal teams, the U12 and U14, both of which have secured three points each in their respective opening matches.
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) for ensuring a safe and peaceful Solomon Islands throughout the festive season.
Police are investigating circumstances surrounding very serious injuries sustained by the two prison escapees who were recaptured in Auki Tuesday this week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the investigations today. He says both men were seriously injured prior to their recapture.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has ordered all Port users to renew their ports access cards for this year 2017. A statement from SIPA confirmed yesterday.
Solomon Islands Indigenous People Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has strongly questioned the national government and Renbel province for failing to restrict Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) from conducting mining activities on various lands and sites on West Rennell which…
The Ministry of Home Affairs is looking at securing coaches from Cuba to train the country’s local boxers for the 2023 Pacific Games. The Minister of Home Affairs Manasseh Maelanga says this is one of the benefits Solomon Islands will derive from its bilateral relation with Cuba.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has thanked the travelling public, vessel owners and operators for their commendable behaviour during the ‘Safe Boat Operation’ festive season.
A warrant for arrest has been issued for a man charged with assaulting a police officer. The defendant is also charged with common assault and publishing obscene pictures. He was due to appear in the Magistrate Court today to set a date for his trial but failed to turn up.
People of Russell Island in Central Province have described the recent festive celebration as the “best.” They had a crime-free celebration integrated into various activities.
An eleven-a-side soccer tournament is set to kick off next week in Bina, West Kwaio, Malaita province. A David Gosia reports from Bina today, pool matches begin next Monday.
The Government is eyeing the ginger market in Canada. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the agriculture sector is where most Solomon Islanders can actively participate in economic development. He says there is currently an opportunity for Solomon Islands to export ginger to Canada.
The management of Russell Island Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) has systematically worked with the government to deal with unresolved RIPEL workers issues.
Police in Auki have apprehended the two men who escaped the Auki Correctional Service facility on new year’s day. Police recaptured both escapees late last night. Our source said the two men were captured in one of the communities in east Kwara’ae.
The Commission of Inquiry into Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA’s) Reform Program has completed its investigations into the actions by the outgoing SIPA’s Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow.
UNICEF continues to support the current emergency response efforts to affected communities in Makira province with the provision of education, water and hygiene supplies, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in early December 2016.
The Fiu River mini-hydro project in Malaita Province has been halted pending a high Court hearing. The Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Honourable David Dei Pacha told Parliament at its recent meeting, any further progress depends on the outcome of the case.
Many sporting teams are flooding into Koloe Village, Northwest Choiseul to participate in a major sporting competition this week. This is in aid of Koloe Primary School fundraising activity.
The West Are’Are Peace Tournament has ended without setbacks in Uhu village yesterday. SIBC’s West Are Are Stringer Gabriel Riotarau says 20 football and 13 netball teams participated in the tournament which begun on boxing day 2016. Mr Riotarau has the winners of the soccer tournament.
Police are now focusing on preparing briefs evidence to the court in relation to arrests made on the misappropriation of the $7.3 million within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. So far, Police has made a total of seven arrests into the misappropriation.
