Afio Health Centre in Malaita Province has recorded seven suspected measles cases since the measles outbreak early this year. Richard Hou from Afio told SIBC News, Acting Community Health Nurse Consultant Lucy Sita said, the seven cases do not cover those recorded by surrounding clinics.
The Church of Melanesia’s Christian Care-Centre in Honiara has now reached maximum capacity. Sister Doreen Awaiasi says the issue of space is now forcing the centre to turn away women and children who are victims of domestic violence and are desperate for a safe place.
Low crime rate reported this week in Honiara gives hope for a free crime election this year. Speaking today to local media during the police weekly media conference, the commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Frank Prendergast says the low crime rate reported in Honiara this week is…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Ronald Bei Talasasa has denied claims his office did not make any effort to complete a criminal case which took five years to go to trial. The accused in the case was Charles Levo, a former lawyer and he passed away just before the trial began at the High
The West Kwaio Ogulana Alafa house of Chiefs in the ward 27 of Malaita Province will conduct a ‘Vote Wisely’ awareness starting this month. A Group of Chiefs and Community Leaders will conduct the awareness program throughout the constituency – an attempt to educate voters of their democratic right…
The Australian Government has delivered school materials for schools in South Guadalcanal. The Australian Government yesterday donated school books and furniture for Kuma Community High School and Tsiria Primary in South Guadalcanal, reports SIBC’s South Guadalcanal stringer, Nathaniel Manu.
The Warato’o Football Club in West Are’are is promoting Futsal in the under 14 age category this weekend. The Warato’o FC told SIBC, it is hosting a futsal competition this weekend at the Oterama futsal pitch – an effort to promote and expose young and talented football players at an early age.
Many Temotu communities affected by the February 2013 tsunami are on their way to normalcy – thanks to the resilience of communities and assistance from various organizations.
Reaching out to over 90 percent coverage on measles vaccination campaign for ages up to 30 years in Honiara City is a proud achievement for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
Care-taker Finance and Treasury Minister, Rick Hou has over the past week, provided an unprecedented level of information relating to public finances to the public, as part of the release of the first ever Mid-Year Budget Review.
A victim of patient referrals to the National Referral Hospital from Buala hospital in Isabel province has called on both the Isabel Provincial Government and the National Government to equip medical health facilities to Buala hospital.
The High Court has forfeited 10,000 Euros to the State that were undeclared by a couple from New Caledonia. The couple in March this year pleaded guilty to one count of failing to declare the sum to a Customs officer and one count of false declaration under the Customs and Excise Act. The case came
Solomon Islands has joined an observer team from the Melanesian Spearhead Group to observe today’s Election in Fiji. The Caretaker Government of Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has selected Mrs Jane Tozaka, an Executive member of the Western Provincial Government to join the MSG Observer Team.
Matangiki is the winner of the Matson Silent World Shipping, sponsored Honiara Rugby Championship. The match held at the SINU Rugby field has seen Matangiki crowned as the winner of the 2014 Rugby champions after defeating Avaiki in the final showdown yesterday. Matangiki has defeated Avaiki 15-6.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has labelled a media article by the Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) as unwarranted and careless piece of communication by a very senior regional leader.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service is installing and testing a climate-based monitoring and early warning system that will give out early malaria warnings. The office will initially try out the new system in Guadalcanal and Central Islands Province this week.
The Kirakira Hospital will soon have a stand alone water supply source. Makira Ulawa Provincial Health Director, Dr Arnold Nguduamae said landowners have agreed to allocate a water source near the hospital to supply the hospital.
A former politician has called on both the governments of Solomon Islands and Fiji to resolve the airlines saga as it has gone too far and only contribute to hardship for travellers between the two countries.
The care-taker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has met with the visiting Republic of China, ROC, Youth Ambassadors in Honiara today. A statement from the office of the Prime Minister says Prime Minister Lilo thanked the visiting youth ambassadors for visiting the country and its people to learn…
Talakali Clinic on Malaita has received a 1,000 litters water tank and Solar Panels from Hon. Silas Vagara Tausinga, the care-taker minister for Provincial Governments and Institutional Strengthening, MPGIS, last Friday.
