The outcome of the High Court decision on the case challenging the constitutionality of the Political Parties Integrity Act (PPIA) will not affect the national general elections. Attorney General Billy Titiulu made the comments.
The Law Reform Commission has a new Chair. The Commission has been without a head since 2009, after the former Chair, Sir Frank Kabui was elected Governor General.
Justice Stephen Pallaras has been officially farewelled by the judiciary family in the Solomon Islands – all of whom commended Justice Pallaras for his contribution to delivering justice in Solomon Islands.
High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras says women organisations in Solomon Islands can be more effective if they combine and work together. Justice Pallaras made the statement at his official farewell ceremony at the High Court Friday.
The Commonwealth election observers will be independent and impartial in observing the national general election next week according to the Group Chair Sir Mekere Morauta. Chair Morauta made the assurance in a media conference yesterday.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has opened for the first time in Solomon Islands, a new Information Kiosk. The Commission confirms, voters who have questions about what to do on Election Day can get help from the SIEC by visiting the Voter information Kiosk, located on the ground…
Solomon Airlines has released its new Northern Winter timetable to be effective next Monday. The Airlines today says, domestic flights have increased to ports with much needed services such as Choiseul and Rennell province to further meet it’s mandates to serve the people.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has cancelled all heavy rain alerts for the country. A Heavy Rain Alert Cancellation issued by the Met Service at 5:00pm this evening confirmed the cancellation. A Heavy Rain Alert which was previously issued for All the provinces is now cancelled.
Election preparation for Makira Ulawa province next week has been progressive well. SIBC’s Gina Maka’a reports, Election Manager Gilbert Tabihau says polling officials have been deployed to other parts of the province to conduct training for other polling officials this weekend.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has arrested four men in relation to the recent attack on a man at the Kingsley Kai bar in Point Cruz. The attack was believed to be in relation to a logging disagreement between land owners and a logging company in Rennell and Bellona province.
A high level delegation from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services will attend the 10th South Pacific Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers Alliance Meeting in Tonga. The meeting next week aims to update, discuss and plan effective health programs for all parties involved.
The country’s largest social networking group, Forum Solomon Islands International, FSII, has clarified it will remain neutral from involving in politics.
The Guadalcanal Education Authority with its key stakeholders will discuss ways to secure the Ruavatu Secondary School this Sunday. Guadalcanal Provincial Education Authority Chief Education Officer Maesac Suia told SIBC News.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma says the people of Solomon Islands have the right to participate in a free and fair election in order to shape the society they wish to live in.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services cautions the country to ensure safety precautions when travelling for the general election next week. MET Services made the warning as the country enters into cyclone season.
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, SIBC, has been announced the recipient of the first Digital Radio Mondiale Consortium, DRM, Enterprise award.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is in full high visibility operation to ensure a peaceful general election next week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the assurance in his media conference today.
The Paralympic talent identification and coaching program conducted in Honiara this week is a success. Chris Nunn Performance Coaching Advisor from Australia Paralympic Committee facilitated the process.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force continues its investigation into the suspicious death of a member of the Melanesian Brotherhood on Northwest Guadalcanal earlier this month. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms investigations into the death of the Tasiu continues progressively.
A high level team of stakeholders has visited schools in North Guadalcanal Constituency. The team comprises representatives from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Guadalcanal Education Office. SIBC’s North Guadalcanal stringer, Dudley Gani reports.
