The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has completed its relief distribution to communities affected by the earthquake in Shortland Islands, Western Province.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is planning to further strengthen its operations in the country. Officer in charge of SIMSA’s Operation Safe Boats, Mr Derek Saru confirms over the weekend.
There is no warning yet on extreme conditions in relation to the current cyclone season. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services Lloyd Tahani says his office has not received any significant report recently.
Former Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Alfred Sasako has appealed to the Atoifi landowners to allow Solomon Airlines to resume its scheduled services to Atoifi, saying the disruption to flights is a major concern.
People of Russell Islands are busy preparing for the visit of the Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone. SIBC’s Russell Islands stringer Tome Kiki reports. “Preparations for the visiting Arch Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Solomon Islands to Russell Islands is progressing well.
The country’s U12 Futsal Team has defended its title at the FFA National Futsal Championship in Australia by defeating rival, the New South Wales Lightning by 5-2 yesterday. The tournament’s grand final match was played at the Sydney Olympic Park, State Sports Centre.
Six hundred and six vehicles were checked by the Kukum Traffic Division during the festive season. This was confirmed by the Director of Kukum Traffic Solomon Habatia.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) persistently warn mariners and travelling public to be highly cautious in this new year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast reiterated this statement last week after receiving reports of maritime issues during the festivity.
Solomon Islands’ Health sector was offered another big assistance following the signing of an agreement between the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government in Honiara. The Australia in Solomon Islands’ page stated the offer will be an assistance of SBD$370,000,000.00.
Police Officers in Auki are now on alert mode after robbers broke into the National Provident Fund branch and Bank South Pacific Branch in Auki over the weekend. Serjeant David Selwyn confirms the latest break-in was estimated at the early hours of this morning.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged community support towards ensuring a peaceful celebration during the festive season. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said, though a number of arrests were made, Police was pleased to see how people behave during celebrations.
The government has approached Taiwan for funding to construct the main games venue for the 2023 Pacific Games. Deputy prime minister Manasseh Maelanga who is also the Minister for Home Affairs says the stadium venue is expected to cost more than US$28,000,000.00.
The National Referral Hospital has advised the public to protect themselves and their family against meningococcal by practising good hygiene. Families are terrified after the National Hospital Authority announced the death of two children the previous weekend over an unknown disease.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the Manaoba Airport project is yet to be brought to a conclusion because it was not handled correctly from the beginning. He made the comment during the opening of the Funa’afou Sanitation project in Malaita.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) is gravely disappointed in the increasing negligence on the part of shipowners and shipmasters in reporting life threatening situations at sea.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration has set new fuel price starting 1st of January, 2017. In today’s update, the Ministry confirms the new wholesale price for petrol is $6.15 per litre and $7.93 per litre for retail, $5.99 per litre is the wholesale price for Distillation…
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has completed its assessments in communities affected by last month’s earthquake in Shortland Islands, Western Province.
Solomon Islands preparations to host the 2023 Pacific Games will be on the ‘full force mode’ after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill. Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for sports Hon Manasseh Maelanga confirmed after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made 108 arrests for traffic offences and a further 183 cases for disorderly conduct during the festive season. This statistics is for offences reported right across the country. Most of these cases have already been committed to court for trial.
The United Church in Solomon Islands will ordain its new bishop assigned for the Lauru region of Choiseul province next week. A Nerio Ulemiki confirms to SIBC News. He reports, the newly elected Reverend for Lauru is Amos Kube. “The newly elected Bishop is Reverend Amos Kube from Bangara village.
