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Preparations for Melanesian festival
Preparations for the 2018 Melanesian Festival begins as early as next year. This is according to the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Member of Parliament for Ngella Constituency Bartholomew Parapolo. Minister Parapolo made the comment in parliament when asked by MP for North East Guadalcanal Dr.
21 Dec 2016
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SI LEADS FSHERY NEGOTIATN
Solomon Islands has been instrumental in the Pacific Islands’ rejection of a number of proposal by distant water fishing nations. These include those of the European Union (EU), United States of America (USA)and Japan during the recent Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) annual…
20 Dec 2016
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UDP WITHDRWN CHARGES
The United Democratic Party (UDP) Executive has finally withdrawn all Disciplinary Charges against Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare. In a letter to the Prime Minister Sogavare dated 9th December 2016, Secretary to the UDP Executive, Mr Barnabas Henson, informed the Prime Minister that the…
20 Dec 2016
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WVSI+KITS FO SOUTH MALA
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) with the support of the Australian Government is sending shelter kits to Small Malaita as part of the Solomon Islands Government’s response to the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
20 Dec 2016
Pageants
2016 MISS SOLOMON ISLANDS PAGEANT STARTED
The Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2016 officially began this afternoon with a colorful parade. The six contestants braved the heat as they waved to the crowd who came out in numbers to watch them. The parade is part of the countdown for the crowning of the Miss Solomon Islands.
27 Oct 2016
Sports
NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM INTO CAMPING FOR OFC QUALIFIERS
And in Sports, the country’s National Football team is currently in camp ahead of its away match of the OFC 2018 World Cup Qualifiers against Tahiti on 7th November in Papeete, Tahiti. Team Manager Gideon Omokirio announced today a 24-man squad was selected and are currently in camp.
27 Oct 2016
Parliament
BILLS & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE CONVENED BILLS HEARING
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee today began its first hearing into the Land Surveyors Bill 2016. Committee Chair Hon. Connelley Sandakabatu told SIBC News, four bills are ready for hearing this week.
27 Oct 2016
Parliamentary Opposition
OPPOSITION AMUSED OF PAP’s SUPPORT FOR PM
The Parliamentary Opposition Group said it is surprised the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) has affirmed its support to the Prime Minister. The Group said it was disappointing and raised a lot of questions that such should be published by the third and an important member of the DCC Government.
27 Oct 2016
Honiara City
ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL PREDICTED FOR SOLOMONS
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has advised, most parts of the country will likely experience above normal rainfall in the coming months. Acting Director of Met Service Lloyd Tahani told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program today low depressions are likely for next month to April next year.
26 Oct 2016
Australia
MORE SEASONAL WORKERS TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
More than 80 locals have left for Australia and New Zealand yesterday to work under the Seasonal Workers Program for the next six months. The Solomon Islands Government urged them to represent their country with pride and dignity in their host countries.
26 Oct 2016
Environment
ARNAVON ISLANDS DECLARED PROTECT AREA
The Arnavon Community Marine Park in Isabel province has been declared a protected area. The Ministry of Environment’s Conservation Division made the official declaration today.
26 Oct 2016
MSG
2017 MELANESIAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT IN HONIARA
The National Parliament and the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs have proposed to host the Melanesian Youth Parliament in Honiara next year.
26 Oct 2016
Politics
RENBEL CONVENED FULL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Rennell and Bellona Province has convened its full assembly meeting yesterday. Assembly Speaker Brian Saho told SIBC News the main agenda of the meeting is to revise the provincial budget. He adds, the provincial Mining Ordinance will also be discussed.
26 Oct 2016
Education
LATA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL VISITED BY MEHRD PS
Lata Community High School in Temotu province has received a historic visit from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Franco Rodie visited the Community High School Monday this week.
26 Oct 2016
Meteorology
CYCLONE SEASON DRAWS CLOSER, WEATHER CHANGES
The Solomon Islands Meteorological office says the country will experience weather changes as we move into the tropical cyclone season. Principle Forecaster Manoah Tepa told SIBC News this is a natural change as we head closer to the tropical cyclone season which begins next month.
26 Oct 2016
Culture
CULTURE FAILED TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT: PM
Despite culture being the bedrock of our identity as Solomon Islanders, it never supports the idea of equality in Parliament. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during the award ceremony for recipients of the 2016 Secondary School Essay Competition on Women’s Leadership and…
26 Oct 2016
Parliament
MANY LACK PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSTANDING: SPEAKER
Speaker of the National Parliament, Ajilon Jasper Nasiu has said many Solomon Islanders do not understand and appreciate the roles and functions of Parliament. Mr. Nasiu made the statement in his remarks to welcome 50 youth participants of the 2016 National Youth Parliament in Honiara.
26 Oct 2016
Canada
HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS HELD IN OTTAWA ON CITREC REMITTANCE
A high-level meeting to discuss remittances for foreign workers from Solomon Islands planning to work in Canada is taking place in Canada’s capital Ottawa.
26 Oct 2016
Electricity and Power Energy
CRITICAL ISSUES HIGHLIGHTED BY TINA HYDRO PROJECT
Critical issues about the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report of the Tina Hydro project was recently highlighted by the officials of the Environment division and representatives of non-government organisations in the country.
25 Oct 2016
Communities
NEW BOATS FOR EAST ARE’ARE CONSTITUENCY
East Are’are Constituency in Malaita province has yesterday taken delivery of 30 new boats. The boats were funded by the National Government under the Rural Livelihood Funds.
25 Oct 2016