The current diarrhea outbreak in the country has claimed four lives in Yandina, Russell Islands, Central Province. Yandina clinic registered nurse Agnes Vili says the four deaths are children below 5 years old.
Only six out of the country’s nine provinces have met the seven minimum conditions allowing them access to 30-million dollars of Provincial Capacity Development Fund, PCDF, under the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme, PGSP.
The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand is working with the New Zealand government to build a state-of-the-art eye care centre in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
The people of Gao Bugotu Constituency of Isabel Province have questioned the development priorities of the National Government for Isabel Province. Reporting this to SIBC News today, stringer Charles Fox Lemoa says this comes after government fails to deliver its development plan for Tatamba as one…
The National Trade Development Council was convened on June 3rd to discuss progress on the ongoing Trade Policy Framework consultations and contribute to its formulation.
Founder of the Solomon Islands Development Trust, Abraham Baeanisia has passed away peacefully. Mr Baeanisia 75 who founded the SIDT in the early 80’s died in Honiara last Saturday evening. He had been ill and bed-ridden since October last year. The organisation’s other co-founder Dr.
A 3 days Regional Media Election Training has started in Honiara. Organised by the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme, PACMAS, the training aims to improve regional reporters understanding of the political and electoral system.
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui says he has no direct authority to pardon life-time prisoners as believed by some people. Speaking during the Queen’s birthday celebrations last Friday, Sir Frank says some people believe he has the power to grant life-time prisoners’ release on the Queen’s…
The Asian Development Bank, ADB, this morning signed the Solomon Islands grant and loan agreements to assist the Government boost energy access and renewable energy.
A former Chairman of the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education Clement Kengava, has proposed that the Government seeks an education partnership pact with the University of Cambridge in England.
A two-day workshop to assist Solomon Islands finalise years of work on its maritime boundaries has ended at the Forum Fisheries Agency, FFA, Head Quarter in Honiara.
Women on Ghizo Island, Western Province are in a better position to improve their economic status following the set-up of a women’s saving scheme in the Gizo Township.
A youth group in North Guadalcanal has demanded the Government and responsible authorities to take action on Members of Parliament who falsely retired constituency funds.
Moga Football Club of Ghobua village, Aola ward, is organising a seven-a-side soccer competition for its youths at the end of this month. A statement from the club says, it is inviting youths from Luluga, Numbu, Paripao, Reko and Ruavatu areas to participate in this tournament.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development will revise a three year plan extracted from the 2011-2025 National Transport Plan. Under Secretary Technical Jimmy Nuake made the statement during the Ministry’s Public Accounts hearing on the National Transport Fund Audit report on Thursday.
Registered voters in West Are’are, Malaita province have successfully completed a 2-day workshop on good governance. The workshop was to provide information and knowledge for eligible voters to vote wisely in this year’s election.
Our Telekom has launched two newly built mobile towers in Choiseul Province – one at Ropa in South Choiseul, and the other at Ogho in North East Choiseul.
Schools in North Malaita have started their mid-year break. SIBC’s Stringer for North Malaita John Kiri reports, both Primary and Secondary schools all around North Malaita have closed for their mid year break.
Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui says being the Queen’s representative in Solomon Islands is above the politics of the day. Sir Frank Kabui made this statement during his Queen’s birthday speech yesterday, emphasising on challenges faced during his time in office.
The Australian Justice Minister who visited Solomon Islands recently said Australia is taking its relationship with the country very seriously and they are providing a further 2-million dollars towards transport infrastructure in the country.
