The current bad weather is cutting off communities in North East Guadalcanal from access to basic needs. Heavy rains and strong winds hit Guadalcanal and other parts of the country again last week, over the weekend and this week following a monsoon trough found next to Rennell Island on Sunday…
The Solomon Islands Government has opened a new diplomatic mission in Wellington, New Zealand. A government statement issued today says the Mission fulfills the country’s foreign relations policy of enhancing relations with a close Pacific neighbor and development partner New Zealand.
A political appointee of the Prime Minister, John Dominic has described concerns from the Opposition over the Prime Minister’s visits to the Rove Police Headquarters as ‘total nonsense’. Opposition Leader Dr.
Solomon Islands is lagging behind its regional neighbours in tourism, the Minister for Culture and Tourism told a Government-hosted dinner over the weekend.
Local tourism operators in the country have welcomed the appointment of Fiji-National Josefa Tuamoto as CEO of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau and say Mr Tuamoto can expect their full cooperation during his tenure in office.
A man from Ngella, Central Province, accused of raping a girl after attacking her boyfriend, appeared before the Magistrate’s Court this morning. The Ngella Man is also accused of assaulting a police officer and escaping from lawful custody.
Vice President for Women in Sports in Solomon Islands, Nina Davies says more young girls should come out and play sports. In an interview with Tok Sports, Ms Davies says the lack of competitive sports for women and girls in Solomon Islands is hindering the country from getting more medals during…
The Honiara International Airport has been closed till further notice. This is after the collapse of the right undercarriage on a Toll cargo plane around ten-thirty am yesterday morning.
The new CEO for the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has arrived. In a Government statement, Minister for Culture and Tourism Samuel Manetoali said the appointment of Josefa Tuamoto will bring a wealth of experience in marketing Solomon Islands as a tourism destination in the world.
Unhappy fishermen in Malaita’s Northern region are accusing foreign fishing vessels of taking away their source of income and are calling on the Government to do something about it.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has concluded a three days visit to his Gizo-Kolombangara constituency last Friday. A Government Communication Unit statement says the Prime Minister wanted to see his people, and how they were coping with opportunities and challenges they faced in 2013.
Solomon Islands has recorded 27 new leprosy cases – of which 20 cases were found in Honiara, alone. Leprosy Advocacy Officer at the Ministry of Health, Oliver Mepela told SIBC News today, the new cases were recorded last year.
The MET Service has issued its first heavy rain warning today; and warns people living near rivers, streams and low lying areas to watch out for flash flooding or flooding.
Six cows have died of hunger at a cattle project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. A worker confirmed the six cows are from the Gono Kukufo Cattle Project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province.
Direct employees of the Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province have been supported by a local business man, who donated more than 19-thousand dollars to meet their unpaid efforts over the past two fortnights, after learning of their plight.
A voter of Kia/Hograno Constituency in Isabel Province Steven Billy has accused their Member of Parliament for illegally employing his sacked CDO, Edwin Ero. Mr. Billy told SIBC News last Friday, it is wrong for the MP Selwyn Riumana to engage Mr.
The Electoral Commission Office has received 17-million dollars from the Government for its Biometric Voters Registration Project. Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Alphonsus Pero told SIBC News the money was released from the Finance Ministry yesterday. Mr.
Teachers Union, SINTA has cancelled its planned boycott of Honiara City Council schools. Industrial Relations Officer, Samson Faisi proposed the boycott for next week, because the Council’s former Chief Education Officer Don Houkura did not vacate office when his term expired in December last year.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has today celebrated the graduation of its new officers. A total of 35 correctional officers graduated at a ceremony this morning.
Solomon Islands will join other countries in the world to commemorate World Leprosy Day this weekend. The theme for this year’s World Leprosy Day is, “Joining Forces-Accelerating Progress.” The Leprosy Advocacy Officer at the Ministry of Health, Oliver Mepela says, the commemoration of World…
