The Crown has concluded its case against South Guadalcanal MP David Pacha this morning at the Magistrate’s Court. The final witness testified for the Crown this morning. He is the sixth witness to testify for the prosecution in the re-trial of Mr Pacha’s case this year.
Youths in the country will join hands with youths from around the world to celebrate the International Youth Day which falls annually on 12 August. Speaking to SIBC News, Youth Development Officer for the Women, Youth and Sports Division of the Honiara City Council Mary Tuhaika says the day will be…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has maintained it was Solomon Islands turn to lead the Pacific Islands Forum. Prime Minister Lilo and various senior Government officials were in Koror, Palau for the Forum Leaders Summit last week, during which elections for the Forum General Secretary post was…
The NCRA Government has handed over the Prime Minister’s pledge of around $2.9 million to the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. When he visited Kilu’ufi Hospital on Christmas Day last year, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made a pledge of $3 million for the hospital.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says Solomon Islands welcomes the US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit as the country faces various global challenges. Mr Lilo made this statement last Friday upon his return from a four-legged tour to Cuba, Palau, Taiwan and Indonesia.
The final extension of the Omission and Objection period will lapse tomorrow. Chief Electoral Commissioner Polycarp Haununu says the extension is necessary to give all registered voters time to check their names on the Provisional Voters Lists and lodge claims of Omission or Objection if necessary.
The Archbishop of Canterbury – the most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby has arrived this afternoon. The Church of Melanesia’s media unit confirms, the Most Reverend Welby is in the country on a low key visit.
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, says there is no tsunami threat to the Solomon Islands following an earthquake which occurred around 3pm today. An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 occurred at 3.04pm this afternoon near 35 kilometres Southeast of Buala, Isabel Province.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has successfully completed a four days training for 50 Revising Officers in Honiara. A statement from the Commission says the Revising Officers represent the country’s 50 constituencies.
Solomon Islands has become one of the highest rice consuming country in the region, with its current rice consumption standing at 100 kilograms of rice per person.
Solomon Islands has been singled out amongst three Pacific Island nations to benefit from a fashion and cultural industries coaching training. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says practitioners, government officials, representatives from arts and culture associations, women’s groups, tourism…
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) says its call to the new Police Commissioner to clear his name before taking up his new post is based on hard evidence and supporting documents and are not hear-say information.
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) says the current airline impasse between Solomon Islands and Fiji will have a direct impact on tourism and trade related industries.
Police investigations into Principal Magistrate Rodgers Tovosia have been halted, due to an absent complainant who is currently overseas. Early this year, Australian Quentin Maclaine claimed Mr Tovosia offered to acquit him from his case at the Magistrates Court, in exchange for $50,000.00.
The Maritime Office in Gizo, Western Province has issued a strong warning to people in Western and Choiseul Provinces to be extra cautious when travelling by sea. Maritime Officer in Gizo, Whitley Douglas said people planning to travel at sea should do so with caution.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and his delegation have returned today from a four-legged trip to Cuba, Palau, Taiwan and Indonesia. In Cuba, Prime Minister Lilo officially opened the Solomon Islands Mission in Havana.
Eight students from Jones Adventist College in Western Province, who went missing after the boat they were travelling in encountered problems between Gizo and Vella La Vella, were rescued this morning.
The Acting Prime Minister has rejected allegations the Malaita Ma’asina Forum made against the newly appointed Police Commissioner, saying there is no standing court case for Frank Prendergast in Australia.
The Solomon Islands Mission in Indonesia has been officially opened. Speaking in Jakarta on Tuesday this week, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said this marks an important time in the relationship between Solomon Islands and the Republic of Indonesia.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo on Tuesday met with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during which both leaders agreed to deepen the cooperation between the two countries.
