Solomon Islands has unveiled its tourism blueprint at the recent South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Council of Tourism Ministers meeting in Rarotonga, Cooks Islands. Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hon.
Logging companies operating in Malaita province have owed more than $4 million worth of provincial revenue to the province. Malaita Premier Hon. Peter Chanel Ramohia told SIBC News in a recent interview. He says about 10 logging companies are operating in the province with outstanding fees.
The six pageants vying for this year’s Miss Solomon Islands crown have visited Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week. They spent an hour discussing what motivated them to join this year’s contest and other issues affecting women in Solomon Islands today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is gearing up for the upcoming Parliament meeting next month. Parliament will start its fifth sitting for this year on 1st November.
The Solomon Islands Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has questioned why national and provincial governments have failed to restrain Samling San Logging Company from operating in West Rennell.
Water problems will now be a thing of the past for the San Isidro Care and Training Centre in North-West Guadalcanal. This was made possible by the installation of a much-needed water pump at the Centre by the Honiara Rotary Club.
Test samples sent overseas by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed that types 1 and 2 of the dengue virus is currently circulating in the country. Chairman of the Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee, Dr. Chris Becha revealed in a media conference yesterday. Dr.
Deputy Leader of Opposition and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has urged citizens of Solomon Islands to respect the recent Court decision regarding the issue of tax-free salaries and other entitlement benefits for Members of Parliament.
The World Bank (WB) has offered to give more financial and advisory support to Solomon Islands within the next three years. A government statement said Word Bank Vice-President, East Asia, and Pacific Region, Victoria Kwakwa made the offer when she met Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at his office…
A man in his 30s was arrested and remanded in police custody for the alleged murder of his five months pregnant wife. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Morstin Mangau told members of the local media in a weekly media conference today. Mr.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has maintained it will prosecute those involved in the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber in the country. Sea cucumber is currently banned from harvesting under the Fisheries Act.
Crime Prevention Committees have been established in various communities in Russell islands, Central province. This was a joint initiative between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the local communities to combat crime at the community level.
The Government’s initiative to revive the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is progressing well. Secretary of the Cabinet Sub-Committee tasked for the job, John Kennedy Taufunu told SIBC News this week. Mr.
SolRice has announced another price reduction on its Solrais brand. This will see the price of a 10-kilogram bag of Solrais going well below $100 if the price reduction makes it through the supply chain.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services announced a total of 414 cases of dengue-like illness have been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal. The Ministry’s National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) revealed in a media conference today, saying this was since the outbreak was declared early…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has recorded a dramatic increase of dengue-like illness cases this week. NRH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Steve Aumanu says the Hospital’s emergency department has recorded a total of 245 cases of the dengue-like illness symptoms.
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has unanimously adopted a resolution to lead a public campaign against the tax-free awards given to Members of Parliament after last week’s Court decision. This was agreed after the SICTU Executive held an extraordinary meeting this week.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has responded to calls by members of the public, questioning its position on the recent Court decision on tax-free awards for MPs. The Group said in a statement whilst the situation is regretful, it is now out of their hands.
The National Parliament is set to convene its fifth meeting on 01st November. Clerk to Parliament Clezy Rore confirms to SIBC News. Mr Rore says the meeting has three bills endorsed by the Speaker of Parliament Ajilon Jasper Nasiu.
Malaita Premier Hon. Peter Chanel Ramohia has assured, his government will pay off the $8 million debt incurred by past provincial governments. Mr Ramohia who recently survived a vote of confidence said the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening has provided his…
