Partnership and collaboration in the spirit of regionalism were among other agendas agreed to by Tourism Ministers during the 26th Council of Tourism Ministers meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Communities at the Bishop Patterson Parish in North Malaita have yesterday celebrated St. Luke Day. SIBC’s North Malaita stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, more than 200 members of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in the region attended the event.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has denied receiving any formal complaints from Malaita Outer Islands regarding the illegal harvesting of sea cucumber on the atoll. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala made the statement in response to claims by a Dr.
Mental Health problem is an outstanding issue that affects young people in the country, says President of the Honiara Council of Youth, Harry James. Mr Harry told SIBC News in an interview this week, the number of young people living with mental illness has increased on the streets.
Community members of Sigana Ward in Isabel Province are calling on their Provincial Member to speed up the final work on their rural health clinic at Nagholau.
Malaita Provincial Premier, Hon. Peter Chanel Ramohia has raised concerns that relations between Malaita and Rennell/Bellona could be affected by the logging issue in Renbel province.
Former Prime Minister and an Economist by profession, Gordon Darcy Lilo say the tax exemption of MP’s salaries and other entitlements should have been applied more appropriately if the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) saw its importance. In an exclusive interview with SIBC News, Mr.
The annual G’Day Solomon Islands Fun Run is on again this Saturday for its third consecutive year. A statement from the Australian High Commission office in Honiara said the event is expected to be the biggest yet with over 4,000 participants already registered.
The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination (MDPAC) conducts its annual Planners Population and Development Conference in Honiara. Director of Social Service Sector of MDPAC Daniel Rove expands on the conference.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has said the disposal of explosive remnants from the Second World War depends entirely on the conditions of the projectiles. Mr.
Family Support Centre has successfully participated in the 7th Regional Meeting of Pacific Women Network against Violence against Women in Fiji. Director of Family Support Center Ms.
The Isabel Provincial Government has shifted its focus onto social development – a campaign to boost its human resource. Isabel Provincial Premier Hon. James Habu confirms this during the 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival which ended a few days ago in Buala, Isabel Provincial.
North Malaita constituents have successfully celebrated the historical launch of their ship last week at Malu’u station. The new MV Baelae will operate fuel services for the constituency. Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri who attended the ceremony sends this report.
The Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM) Andrew Muaki is yet to pay up his $10,000 fine after the Leadership Code Commission found him ‘guilty’ of three separate sexual harassment charges in May this year.
A diabetic eye regional party tour has ended successfully at the Bita’ama Clinic in North Malaita over the weekend. Party Team leader, Paul Irinao told SIBC stringer, John Andrew Kiri as part of the Non-Communicable Disease Program, the tour was to check on diabetic patients in the Northern region…
Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) reiterates, selling of single tobacco or cigarette rolls is prohibited in all public and private places. The Ministry made the clarification in light of the current confusion regarding the selling of single tobacco rolls in private places. Dr.
A week-long Sunday School Convention held at Irigila, Vella La Vella, Western Province concluded successfully last Friday. United Church Minister for North West Region in Western Province, Reverend Leonard Pineke described the convention which attracted more than 1,000 youths and children of the…
“Achieving Sustainable Development Goals remain Solomon Islands ultimate commitment”. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reassured the recent United Nation General Assembly in New York.
Provincial Premier of Isabel Province, Hon. James Habu said his province collected a total revenue of $18.4 million from 2015 and 2016. Premier Habu confirmed this figure during the 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival held in Buala last week.
A team from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) who participated at the 2016 Trade and Cultural Festival in Buala, Isabel Province has discovered a fake $50.00 note during the festival.
