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Education
STUDENTS GRADUATED AT KUMA SCHOOL
More than 40 students of Kuma Community High School in South Guadalcanal have successfully graduated this week. The graduating students were from the primary and secondary divisions of the school. SIBC stringer for South Guadalcanal Nathaniel Manu reports.
22 Oct 2016
Government
FARMERS WORRIED OVER BEETLE & SNAIL THREATS
Local farmers in North Malaita have raised concerns that the threats posed by the invasive Giant African Snail and Rhinoceros Coconut Beetle could be detrimental once nothing is done about them. The farmers said prompt action must be taken to deal with these pests before it is too late.
22 Oct 2016
Fiji
FIJI’s TOP MUSICIAN VISITS HONIARA ON BUSINESS TRIP
One of Fiji’s top musicians and singer, Tuverea Tuamoto was in the country on a short business trip. The lead vocalist for Fiji’s Nasio Domoni band who also featured Solomon Islands’ artist Young Devie in few of their songs, told SIBC News his band is planning to visit Solomon Islands in the…
22 Oct 2016
Healthcare
EMERGENCY CASES SURGED SINCE AUGUST 2016
Cases presented at the National Referral Hospital’s emergency department has increased since August this year. Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu told members of the local media this week.
21 Oct 2016
Corruption
SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ARRESTED FOR CORRUPTION
Police have arrested and charged a senior government official with several counts of Official Corruption. A Police media statement today says the arrest was made under the Task Force Janus operation between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury.
21 Oct 2016
Solomon Islands
SOLOMONS UNVEILED TOURISM BLUE PRINT
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.
21 Oct 2016
Logging
LOGGING COMPANIES OWED MALAITA MILLIONS
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.
21 Oct 2016
ADB
HONIARA HAVE LARGEST URBAN VILLAGES: ADB REPORT
Honiara is among other Melanesian Pacific capitals that have the largest urban villages according to the Asian Development Bank’s Emergence of Pacific Urban Villages – Urbanisation Trends report.
21 Oct 2016
Government
QUEENS VISITED PM, DISCUSSED WOMEN LEADERSHIP
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.
21 Oct 2016
Government
POLICE READ FOR PARLIAMENT SITTING OPERATION
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.
21 Oct 2016
Logging
INDIGENOUS ADVOCATE LASHED OUT AT LOGGING IN RENBEL
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.
21 Oct 2016
Guadalcanal Province
SAN ISIDRO CARE CENTER RECEIVED WATER PUMPS
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.
21 Oct 2016
Dengue Fever
TEST SAMPLES CONFIRMED DENGUE TYPES 1 & 2 ACTIVE
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.
20 Oct 2016
Court
RESPECT THE LAW: HOU TOLD CITIZENS
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.
20 Oct 2016
Banks
WORLD BANK OFFERED SOLOMON ISLANDS MORE SUPPORT
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…
20 Oct 2016
Crime
MAN REMANDED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF PREGNANT WIFE
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.
20 Oct 2016
Fisheries
MINISTRY TO DEAL WITH ILLEGAL SEA CUCUMBER HARVESTING
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.
20 Oct 2016
Communities
COMMUNITIES EMBARKED ON CRIME PREVENTION
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.
20 Oct 2016
Cocoa
CEMA REVIVAL PROGRESSING WELL
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.
20 Oct 2016
Business
SOLRICE ANNOUNCED ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION
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.
20 Oct 2016