The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) says it will ensure there is performance and actions in peoples lives. Party President the Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made the statement while launching the party in Honiara yesterday.
The Vice President of the Malaita Masina Forum has issued a public apology to the Solomon Islands People First Party. Henry Ata Daukalia told SIBC News this morning, he had written an article in the newspaper but had mistakenly named the People First Party.
The Provincial Assembly Member for Ghaobata Ward, also intending candidate for the North Guadalcanal seat, has denied reports that he criticised other candidates during his campaign. Mr Panga also described the reports as misleading.
The Chair of a primary school committee in South Guadalcanal has described a recent signing ceremony between the school and the Japanese Embassy as a ‘unique and significant moment’ in the community’s history.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) has launched its policy manifesto this afternoon in Honiara. In its manifesto, SIPRA says it aims to empower all Solomon Islanders in six major development areas.
The Supervising Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda says the fight against measles in the country is not yet over and there is no room for complacency.
Anti corruption watchdog, the Transparency Solomon Islands has described the $400,000.00 terminal grants of Members of Parliament as ‘unreasonable’ and ‘unjustifiable’. Members of Parliament were entitled to only a $100,000.00 in terminal grants until the PEC increased the amount to $400,000.00.
The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Jimmy Saelea says the potential for agriculture in the Western Province is huge. Mr Saelea made the statement in his address at the Mini Agriculture and World Food Day celebrations in Munda, last Thursday.
More than 200 people have attended a meeting at the National Museum Auditorium aimed at briefing intending candidates ahead of the National General Election next month.
Saint Nicholas High School has officially changed its name to Saint Nicholas College. The change was announced at the school’s Prize Giving Day last Friday at the school compound.
The North West Choiseul Constituency has a new business venture. Called the VATATE Investment and Development Company Limited, the company was formed to provide shipping services for the constituency.
Communities in West Rennell have called on responsible authorities to take appropriate actions in removing two barges owned by an Indonesian Mining company Bitang Borneo in Lauagi.
The risk of Ebola virus disease spreading to Solomon Islands is low according to the World Health Organization (WHO) but precautionary actions are taken through the Ministry of Health to prevent and control the virus.
Health authorities have confirmed seven people have died in the country from measles-related complications, after a six months old baby in Western Province was the latest fatality.
SIBC News wishes to correct a news item aired last night and this morning. In a report about two former Members of Parliament, SIBC News had incorrectly stated that the former MP for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia, and the former MP for South Choiseul Elijah Doromuala ‘are being questioned’ by…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and Correctional Services Solomon Islands require a new era of responsibilities and recognition. Acting Commissioner of Police Operations Gabriel Manelusi made the statement during the graduation of RSIPF Public Order Management participants yesterday.
A church pastor has said quality leadership in Solomon Islands depends on the way children were brought up by their parents. Pastor George Meloli made this statement in light of the National Elections and the on going corruption and political instability in the country.
Two cruise vessels will be visiting Tulagi, Central Islands province next month, and they are the MV Sea Discovery and the National Geographic Orion. Tourism Officer for Central Province, Simon Teva told SIBC News today the cruise vessels will be in Tulagi on 10th and 11th November respectively,…
Matches continue this weekend for the Telekom S-League in Honiara. The first match today saw Western United defeated Malaita Kingz in a four – one victory, while the results for the second match between Marist and Hana FC is yet to be in when this bulletin goes to air.
Two former Members of Parliament have been called in for questioning at the National CID Unit. They are Bradley Tovosia, the former MP for East Guadalcanal and the former MP for South Choiseul, Elijah Doromuala.
