The current caretaker government is committed to ensuring that the law protects women and children, says Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. Prime Minister Lilo made the statement when he officially opened the Seventh Day Adventist Women Congress in Munda, Western Province this week.
Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has urged Churches to take the lead in addressing domestic violence in the country. Mr Lilo highlighted this when he officially opened the Adventist Women Congress in Munda, Western province, Monday this week.
Caretaker Finance Minister, Rick Hou says publishing the 2014 Mid Year Budget Review was not a political campaign to restore the NCRA Government’s image.
Health authorities in Malaita Province have reported two measles-related deaths in the last two weeks. Medical Health Services Director Malaita Province, Dr Huddie Namo confirmed the deaths to SIBC News saying one was an adult, and the other was a severely malnourished baby boy.
A man accused of going armed in public and stealing a wallet containing $3,000.00 has spoken out in court this morning, after his case was further adjourned. In court this morning, the accused asked the Court why his case is taking so long to conclude, and that he is tired of being remanded in jail.
Communities should give ex-offenders a second chance, says the Correctional Service Yellow Ribbon program. Director for Rehabilitation at the Correctional Services Solomon Islands, Derick Tenai made the statement during a community rehabilitation awareness program at Visale, West Guadalcanal.
Women in Navola village, Guadalcanal yesterday commemorated the International Day of Peace – an event which falls annually on September 21. Vois Blo Mere Solomon Programme Officer Lisa Horiwapu, who attended the event, told SIBC News the event was commemorated with a peace vigil, and presentations.
Twelve schools in Honiara are currently taking part in the annual Honiara ANZ Primary Schools Tennis Championship. The tournament, which started yesterday, has three categories – under 10, under 12 and the under 14s.
The High Court will deliver its Judgement into the lengthy Court battle between mining giants Axiom KB of Australia and Japanese mining firm Sumitomo this week. The judgement expected to be an extensive one, has been set down for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10am and 12pm respectively.
Police are investigating three reported death incidents over the weekend. The Police Media Unit today says, Police are conducting investigation cases relating to a fire incident which left a seven year old boy deceased at Kaibia heights and a body discovered floating at Mamana water area yesterday…
The Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Solomon Islands is worthwhile for a country which has experienced internal conflict says the Ministry of National Unity,Reconciliation and Peace.
The member of parliament for North Vella Lavella, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Milner Tozaka has called on the Care-taker Government to apologize to Fiji as a possible way to resolve strained relations between Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways.
The Young Women’s Parliamentary Group (YWPG) last week underwent a group Pap smear test at the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood (SIPPA) as part of their campaign against cervical cancer.
A concerned Isabel man Landry Losi has called on the Ministry of Public Service to review its Act. Mr Losi made the comment following the recent announcement of $400,000.00 terminal grant for each Parliament Member after Parliament dissolves.
Electoral Managers and Accountants throughout the nine provinces including Honiara are currently attending a three days training. Training Officer of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Madlyn Ero says the training is to equip electoral managers and accountants with the right knowledge ahead…
The Anglican Diocese of Guadalcanal has raised concerns over the sale of Guadalcanal land to foreigners and strangers. Diocese raised the concern during its second synod meeting in Verana’aso, West Guadalcanal recently.
Yesterday’s match between the Western United and Hana FC has ended in a clean sheet – nill all draw. The tough match which put the crowd on their feet during the course of the 90 minutes ended on equal strength at the final hooter.
The Caretaker Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace says the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights, values and principals. Hypolite Taremae made the statement this afternoon at a combined church service to mark the 2014 International Peace Day.
The Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace has established a ‘breakthrough’ partnership with Solomon Islands churches. The new relationship was announced recently by the Permanent Secretary for National Reconciliation, Peace and Unity Lennis Rukale.
The Solomon Islands National Teacher’s Association (SINTA) has questioned the Ministry of Education on the progress on the Teachers leave and housing packages report.
