Former Secretary to the Prime Minister during the Sikua-led Government, now a private law practitioner, has said the government should not use tax payers’ money to address the Julian Moti saga, because Moti’s claims are ‘weak’.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum says it maintains support for the Joint Civil Society Group and Concerned Citizens. The Malaita Masina Forum made the statement following reports of the much publicised ‘rift’ between the Forum Solomon Islands International and the Joint Civil Society…
A Paramount Chief of Sahalu Ward in North West Guadalcanal, Anthony Limani Sara has criticized the slow response of police to arrest a suspect for the attack on the Director of the San Isidro Care Centre.
At least three areas in Guadalcanal have reported flooding in their food gardens and cocoa plantations, and parts of Honiara also reported flooding, the National Emergency Operation Centre says.
A tropical disturbance watch advise is current for all provinces and islands. In its fourth tropical disturbance watch advice, issued at 7am this morning, the National MET Service warns gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots to are expected develop over Rennell and Bellona, Makira and Southern…
Japan’s Embassy in Solomon Islands, and the Solomon Islands Governments will today sign documents towards improving Honiara Port Facilities. Supervising Minister for Foreign Affairs Connelly Sandakabatu will sign the exchange note and grant agreement on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government.
A former Tourism Fiji chief executive, Josefa Tuamoto has been appointed as CEO of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau. A statement from the Bureau says Mr Tuamoto was the catalyst for repositioning Fiji’s tourism internationally under the highly successful and very high profile ‘Fiji Me’ branding.
Forum Solomon Islands International has criticized Solomon Islands participation in the MSG delegation to Indonesia. In a press statement yesterday, the FSII President Benjamin Afuga said Solomon Islands participation is a slap on the face of the people West Papuans, Solomon Islands and humanity as…
Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has called on the judiciary to not be complacent – saying also, he wants something better in justice delivered for people in Solomon Islands this year.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has today issued a warning that counterfeit one hundred bills are in circulation again. In a statement, the Central Bank says, cashiers, vendors, retail shop owners and the general public must always check cash tendered notes, before completing any form of…
The tropical depression Northwest of Rennell will continue to bring bands of heavy rain and strong winds in the country over the next twelve to twenty four hours, the National Meteorology Service says.
Taiwan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Victor Te-sun Yu, has promised to deepen relations with the Government and people of Solomon Islands during his term in office.
The National Parliament will dissolve in September this year. Clerk to Parliament, Taeasi Sanga told SIBC News yesterday, Parliament will dissolve on 8th September. She explained this is because the first meeting after the National General Elections in 2010 was held on 8th September that year. Mrs.
Solomon Islands students studying at institutions overseas must take precautionary measures against contracting infectious diseases, says the Ministry of Health.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Traffic Centre will roll out its 2014 traffic operation next week. Traffic Operations Director, Inspector Frank Menesa says the operation starts as schools resume their classes for this year.
Communities in Sikaiana, Malaita Outer Islands are concerned of the risk of food shortages and rising sea levels, as heavy rains hit the country this week.
The Traffic Centre of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says the increasing number of vehicles imported into the country is presenting serious difficulties for the Centre.
The country’s Weather Observation Network is expected to expand following the recent arrival of Automatic Rainfall and Weather Station equipment this month.
Two men charged with criminal trespass and arson have pleaded not guilty in court. Both are charged separately, one with two counts of criminal trespass, the other one count of arson.
Leader of Opposition, Dr Derek Sikua says he disagrees with the Government decision to make an out-of-court settlement with former Attorney General Julian Moti.
