The Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council, GRCLC is calling on the National Government to respect them by allowing St. Barbara resume its Gold Ridge Mine operation. Council Chairperson, Dick Douglas told SIBC News, prolonging St.
The Disaster Victims Coalition Task Force, DVCTF, recently established after the April floods has finally cleared the air over its formation and why it was established.
The Government and the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, are partnering to improve corporate functions in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology. The partnership aims to deliver effective and efficient services for a more resilient Solomon Islands.
Writers of the stories in Talemaot – Solomon stories of peace and conflict today donated 100 copies of the book to the Curriculum Development Division of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
The European Union and the Solomon Islands Government have successfully concluded their fifth Political Dialogue in Honiara over the weekend. Minister for Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Connelly Sandakabatu says, the Political Dialogue, is another opportunity to exchange information and…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo today met with visiting Greek prophet Vassula Ryden at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, OPMC, in Honiara. During their brief meeting, Mr Lilo welcomed the prophet and her team to the Solomon Islands.
Four men from the Weather Coast of South Guadalcanal are standing trial at the Central Magistrate’s Court for allegedly knowing that prisoner escapee Gedly Isa, was a convicted murderer. The men are charged with accessory after the fact.
The Solomon Islands Development Trust, SIDT has launched a Voter Awareness Project to empower people to participate in a meaningful way in this year’s National General elections.
Seven Non-Government Organizations, NGOs, church and government departments in Choiseul Province undertake a three days workshop to discuss gender discrimination as a result of inequalities in their communities.
The Prime Minister has adjourned parliament to next Monday, awaiting the Attorney General, who is currently in Africa. Moving a special adjournment motion in Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said a number of important bills need the Attorney General’s attention.
Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force from throughout the country are this week in Honiara undergoing community policing training on alternative strategies for teenagers. The 30 Police officers are undertaking the “Blue Light Alternative Strategy for Teenagers” or B.L.A.S.T. training.
Years of study have paid off for more than 130 University of Southern Queensland students who were honoured at USQ Springfield’s graduation ceremony last weekend. Among the graduates is Solomon Islander Jean Fuo’o, who graduated with a business degree from the University.
An advocacy group in the Maringe-Kokota constituency in Isabel Province, the People’s Right and Power Group, says the constituency needs a change in leadership.
A United Nations assessment team has recommended close monitoring and immediate action for a controlled lowering of water levels of the gold mine tailings dam in the Solomon Islands following the recent flash floods.
Major reforms have now been placed in the Public Finance Management System, says the Minister of Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Connelly Sandakabatu. Speaking to local journalists last week, Mr Sandakabatu says a major reform is in place for the Public Finance Management System.
National Referral Hospital outpatient Registrar Dr Pedical Togamae has called on all parents in Honiara City to practice proper hygiene in their homes. Dr Togamae told SIBC News, this is important to avoid their children contracting the current diarrhea outbreak in the city.
Bemobile Telecommunication Company has today presented to the Inland Revenue Division, IRD, a cheque of more than 7- Million dollars. The payment was announced by the Bemobile Board Chairman, Andrew Johnson this afternoon.
Acting Police Commander for Honiara City, Superintendent Simpson Pogeava has called on all drivers in Honiara to always abide by traffic laws. The call came following a fatal traffic accident yesterday morning along the Prince Philip High Way in Honiara, which resulted in one death and three others…
People living in Matepona communities have questioned the delay of relief supplies by responsible authorities to the areas affected by the April flash floods.
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for written submissions for its inquiry into the Business Names Bill. In a statement posted on its web site, the Committee says it is seeking submissions from individuals, groups and organizations.
