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Education
SINU acknowledges faithful fee-payers
The Solomon Islands National University, SINU, has commended fee payers who honored its call to settle their outstanding fee payments. SINU in a statement yesterday said, it has received payments of outstanding fees from student sponsors since 31st October, the deadline for payments.
1 Nov 2018
Fisheries
Government lifts beche-de-mer ban
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has announced, it is lifting the beche-de-mer ban this month. Director Fisheries Edward Honiwala said the decision follows an order to revoke the ban implemented early this year.
1 Nov 2018
Government
Parliament passes Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2018
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2018 was passed in Parliament this afternoon. The Eleven clause bill passed through the Committee of the Whole House with amendments.
1 Nov 2018
Government
NPF Act amendments will boost Special Death Benefit entitlement
Amendments are being made to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Act to bolster the financial sustainability of members ‘Special Death Benefit’ entitlement.
1 Nov 2018
Government
SINPF (amendment) Bill 2018 goes through Second reading
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (amendment) Bill 2018 went through Second reading this morning in Parliament. The bill aims to amend the current NPF Act to create a legal framework for the operation of the ‘YouSave’ Scheme.
31 Oct 2018
Education
Former SINU lecturer publishes fifth book
The work of two Melanesian students studying at the University of the South Pacific under Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships, AAPS, have been published as educational resources.
31 Oct 2018
Elections
‘Someone registered ten times’: SIEC records reveal
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has recorded ten times as the highest a person has registered during the registration period from September 3rd to the 29th.
31 Oct 2018
Government
Savo/Russells MP arrested and charged for converting shipping grants
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has arrested and charged a Member of Parliament for conversion of shipping grants. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley confirmed the arrest in a media conference this afternoon.
31 Oct 2018
Laws
Disturbance and disorderly top October crime incidences
Disturbances and disorderly behaviour has topped crime incidences from 12-25 October 2018. A fortnightly crime statistics from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF’s, National Intelligence Department has revealed.
30 Oct 2018
Agriculture
Solomon Islands cocoa market has potential
Solomon Islands has to ensure that cocoa, as its raw product, is well-looked after to determine the best cocoa product. Australian cocoa legend, Grant Vinning told SIBC News in an exclusive interview yesterday.
30 Oct 2018
Government
Government urged to implement Pacific Games Act
Government has been urged to enact the Pacific Games 2023 Act 2017 to meet the country’s obligations with the Pacific Games Council. Team Leader of the National Task Force responsible for Pacific Games 2023 preparations, Gabriel Suri said in an SIBC interview.
30 Oct 2018
Environment
Abandoned ship in Star Harbor is reportedly causing environmental damages
Residents of Star Harbour in Makira Ulawa Province are raising concerns over the environmental damages produced by a marine vessel stranded off the shore of Namuga.
29 Oct 2018
Cyclones
Met. predicts El Nino for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands must brace itself in the likely event of an El Nino onslaught this wet season. Deputy Director of Solomon Islands Meteorological Services Lloyd Tahani said, the wet season is from November to April next year. He said, the country expects drier weather than normal during the period.
29 Oct 2018
Environment
Dolphin hunts concern resort owners
Small resort owners off North West Guadalcanal coast warn, the resurgence of dolphin hunting within their coastal territory is impacting negatively on their businesses.
29 Oct 2018
People
Renbel is ready to host the Solomon Games
The National Olympics Committee of Solomon Islands NOCSI has declared Ren-bel province is ready to host this year’s event. NOCSI President Martina Rara made the announcement in a statement after the final assessment of sports venues and facilities as well as the supporting components of the Solomon…
29 Oct 2018
Culture
Marovo carvers travel to Port Villa
About two hundred male and female Marovo carvers and weavers are on their way onboard MV Fair Lady to Port Villa, Vanuatu, to showcase and sell their products. This was made possible through the network of the sister city relationship Honiara City Council and Port Villa Municipal Authority.
29 Oct 2018
Education
‘SINU is not closing down’: University denies media reports
The Solomon Islands National University, SINU, is operating as normal despite closure reports that surfaced in the print media lately. In a recent media statement sent to SIBC News, the university described reports circulating in the print and social media on closure plans as “totally baseless,…
29 Oct 2018
Elections
SIEC dispatch teams with voter lists
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission begins dispatching provincial teams to publish the voters provisional list in registration centres across the country. Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mose Saitala revealed over the weekend during a talk back show at the National Broadcaster’s Valeluma.
29 Oct 2018
Crime
CSSI Women Network launches book today
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands Women’s Network has successfully launched its book today. Titled ‘Her Story’, the book highlights the successes and challenges women who work in the country’s correctional service face.
26 Oct 2018
Arts and Culture
‘We the Voyagers,’ first screening tomorrow
The Vaka Taumako Project is tomorrow night screening the first of a three part film called ‘We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka’ for free. The Project aims to preserve and teach canoe building, sailing and navigational skills of the people of Taumako, a Polynesian Community in the Temotu Province.
25 Oct 2018