Four Solomon Islands Police Response Team(PRT) at the Border were ambushed ahead of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s visit to Nila in Shortland Islands yesterday. The incident happened prior to the arrival of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
The Japanese Embassy in Solomon Islands celebrates the 61st Birthday of its 126th Emperor, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga, Japanese ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Yasuhiro Morimoto and stakeholders attended the event held at Mendana Hotel.
The historic fifty-six successful applications for dual citizenship have been approved by the Solomon Islands Citizenship Commission. This is following the commencement of the Dual Citizenship Act 2018, a statement from the Government Communication Unit Confirmed.
The Gold Ridge Mining Ltd (GRML) refutes SIBC News article titled “Gold Ridge open pit mine turns into an underground mine”, describing it as misleading.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has warned the public and communities of the currently circulating counterfeit notes. A statement from CBSI said it has received reports of counterfeit $100 notes with Serial No: A/10 297315 seized by a business firm operating in Honiara.
The Gold Ridge Mining operations has turned from an open pit mine to an underground mining. This came after last year’s drillings at the mine site which revealed interesting findings of valuable gold found under the current pit. Director of mines Nicholas Biliki told SIBC News. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority revealed they have concrete evidence that the oil spill in Graciosa Bay in Temotu Province was committed deliberately.
The decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum by the five Micronesian countries could potentially undermine Padific diplomacy. Director of the Center of Pacific Islands Studies at the Manoa University, Hawaii, Dr. Tarcicus Kabutalaka told a 531pi radio interview.
The Solomon Islands is expecting to receive a new Patrol boat from Australia, May this year. The boat will be named Patrol Boat Taro. This is to replace Patrol Boat Auki which is currently out of service.
The United Liberation Movement for west Papua has paid tribute to the late Sir Paul Tovua. In a statement, ULMWP leader and spokesperson, Dr. Jacob Rumbiak described Sir Paul as a fearless national leader and one of the founding fathers of the Melanesian block.
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum decided to quit their membership in PIF. This was in response to the organisation’s appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General last week.
A Senior statement, and the only surviving founding fathers of the Solomon Islands Sir Paul Joseph Tovua was brought to the National Parliament for a State Funeral yesterday.
A foreign bulk carrier MV QUEBEC arrived in the country late last month had spilled tons of Heavy Oil Fuel, (HFO) at the Historical Graciosa Bay, Temotu Province.
One of the country’s Statesmen and founding fathers, the late Sir Paul Tovua was call to rest 3.58 pm this afternoon at the National Referal Hospital. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare described Sir Paul as a “Giant of man.” “The Solomon Islands bade farewell to a Giant of…
The Varivao Holdings Ltd will starts buying Kava on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Varivao Holdings General Manager Banjamin Hageria told SIBC news. Mr. Hageria said he is preparing to export the first 7 tons later this month to Kiribati.
Oil spillage from MV Tremax, an old tuna boat, that sank off Lata wharf in Temotu Province a decade ago is starting to destroy the marine environment there. Residents of Lata and other surrounding communities have raised this concern. One of them-Mr Cedric Takilma Williams spoke to SIBC News today.
Over 3-hundred thousand dollars One Link Pacifica money have been removed from the Police Exhibit room. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed this to local journalists today, saying this was the money retrieved from the controversial One Link Pacifica money laundering Scheme earlier.
The Public Health Emergency Bill will take a proactive approach in dealing with public health emergencies. Attorney General John Muria Junior confirmed in an interview with SIBC News.
