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Crime
MAN DIED AFTER HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT
A 26 year old man has died after a hit and run accident at Ranadi in East Honiara. The fatal accident happened Saturday evening. The Police Media Unit says the man was injured after a car hit him while he was crossing the main road at Ranadi with his wife. Police allege the car had hit the
11 Oct 2014
Fiji
S.I. TO JOIN OTHER PACIFIC COUNTRIES IN FIJI FOR BASKET BALL TOURNEY
Solomon Islands will be joining other Pacific Island countries in a qualifying basket ball event in Fiji, in December. The Secretary General to the Federation of the Basketball Association confirmed the country’s participation when he visited as part of his regional tour.
11 Oct 2014
Education
OVER 30 TEACHERS AWARDED GOLD MEDALS FOR LONG SERVICES
Over 30 school teachers have received inaugural gold medal awards in recognition of their long service and dedication to the teaching profession. The Gold Medal Awards are an initiative of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) and were awarded to teachers during World Teachers…
10 Oct 2014
Food Security
H.C.C SAYS IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY & SAFETY IMPORTANT
The Honiara City Council says the food industry is growing and improving its safety is important in Honiara. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu told a radio talk show today, ensuring food hygiene will eliminate food safety issues, including illnesses related to food.
10 Oct 2014
Government
SIX RSIPF OFFICERS COMMISSIONED AS EODs IN LANDMARK DEPLOYMENT
Six officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have been commissioned as Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) officers in a landmark overseas deployment. Deputy Police Commissioner, Juanita Matanga confirms, the six officers will be deployed to Buka, Bougainville.
10 Oct 2014
Music
PEOPLE URGED TO SHOW HOSPITALITY TO VISITING MUSICIAN, CONKARAH
The Deputy Police Commissioner has urged Honiara residents to show hospitality to visiting Jamaican musician, Conkarah. Juanita Matanga made the statement this week, whilst speaking to journalists at the weekly police conference.
10 Oct 2014
Visits
SIX SOLOMON ISLANDERS INCLUDED IN AUDIENCE WITH PRINCESS ANNE
Six Solomon Islanders will be amongst emerging Pacific leaders to have an audience with Britain’s Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne later this month. Princess Anne will be in Vanuatu, where the Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue will be hosted.
10 Oct 2014
Sports
SOLOMON WARRIORS CROWNED CHAMPS OF MELANESIAN SUPER CUP
Solomon Warriors is the Champion of the 2014 Melanesian Super Cup. The mighty warriors only needed a draw to secure their supremacy, and that is exactly what they did – a one all draw with Amicale Football Club in this afternoon’s grand showdown.
10 Oct 2014
Elections
S.I.E.C OPTIMISTIC ABOUT COMPLETING REGISTRATION LIST
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is optimistic to complete the voter’s registration list next week. The Electoral Commission’s media unit confirms this recently as the country’s first biometric voters list is completed today.
10 Oct 2014
Agriculture
M.A.L POURED OUT ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD-AFFECTED FAMILIES
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has poured out assistance to farmers who lost their crops and livestock during the April flash floods. The Ministry of Agriculture says, it is eager to assist everyone whose livelihoods were damaged during the floods.
10 Oct 2014
Communities
CARETAKER PM LILO PLEDGED ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN’S SAVINGS CLUBS
The caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has pledged his assistance to various women’s saving clubs in Gizo and Nusatuva. Cathy Lezutuni of Radio Happy Lagoon today reports the Constituency Development Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara Mr Lester Alezama made the statement during the launch of the…
10 Oct 2014
Government
SASAKO ASTOUNDED BY PARLIAMENT’S REPLY ON MP’s SPENDING REPORT
Veteran Journalist Alfred Sasako says he is astounded to see the language and the way Parliament has come out in a public statement to suggest that the Public Accounts Committee was lying about any former members of parliament being investigated.
10 Oct 2014
Government
P.P.P LAUNCHED ITS MANIFESTO IN AUKI, MALAITA PROVINCE
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has launched its manifesto in Auki Malaita Province today. Party President Charles Dausabea told SIBC News, the intention of the party is to bring development to Malaita and and the rest of the Provinces in the country.
10 Oct 2014
Media
DOUGLAS MARAU DESCRIBED ARTICLE AS “BAD JOURNALISM”
The Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Douglas Marau has described a front page newspaper story about the Prime Minister’s residential property at Doma, as ‘bad journalism’. The article, run in the Solomon Star newspaper yesterday, had attributed direct quotes to the Prime Minister.
10 Oct 2014
Mining
LET US COOPERATE: WEST RENNELL RESOURCES OWNERS TASK FORCE
West Rennell Resource Owners Task Force has called on West Rennell Resource Owners to cooperate with them. West Rennell Landowners Task force Chairman, Dicta Maitaki said West Rennell Resource Owners should consider this as it is a form of development for Renbel Province.
10 Oct 2014
Development
MAN DESCRIBED NCRA’S GROWTH CENTRE POLICY AS “ILLUSION”
A North Guadalcanal man has described the National Coalition for Rural Advancement, NCRA, Government to build growth centres like the national projects proposed to be build in Malaita Province is unrealistic.
10 Oct 2014
Awards/Recognitions
TEACHERS COMMEMORATES WORLD TEACHERS DAY
The country commemorates World Teacher’s day today. The celebration has been shifted forward because the actual day falls on Sunday 5th October. Solomon Islands National Teacher’s Association SINTA General Secretary, Samson Faisi told SIBC, World Teacher’s Day is an event to recognise teachers for…
10 Oct 2014
Sports
CLASH BETWEEN WARRIORS & AMICALE CLASSIC WAY TO END M.S.C GAME
The clash between the two Melanesian football giants, Amicale FC and Solomon Warriors at Port Vila Stadium tomorrow will be a classic way to end the first ever Melanesian Super Cup tournament. The home side just needs a draw to win the inaugural ‘Melanesian Super Cup’ tournament.
10 Oct 2014
Government
CARETAKER GOV’T URGED TO PAY UP DUES TO FORMER BOARDER OFFICERS
The Solomon Islands, PNG Boarder Operation Committee has urged the caretaker government to commit to their ex gratia payment approved by cabinet. The group’s media officer, Owen Ramoagalo says his committee will pursue this legal due until it is met by the caretaker government.
10 Oct 2014
Court
MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS FOR RAPE
The High Court has sentenced a 25 year old man from Western Province to seven years in jail for rape. The man pleaded guilty to the offence in the Gizo Magistrate’s Court early this month on the first day of his trial. In September 2012, he entered the home of the victim, a young mother
10 Oct 2014