People using drones in the country must apply for permit and certification from the Civil Aviation department, Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation.
A 14-year-old boy has died from a crocodile attack last weekend in the Rendova Harbour area, Western Province. Police in Munda said they received the report last weekend.
547 premature babies were recorded by the Paediatric department at the National Referral Hospital, NRH, since 2016. Babies born well before their expected due dates and having low birth weights are called prematurity births.
Parliament has passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 with a two third majority of 38 votes, a constitutional requirement. The nine clause bill went through second and third readings and was passed with amendments in a day.
Severe acute malnutrition and related illnesses have claimed the lives of 18 children this year. The National Referral Hospital’s Pediatric department revealed this in an exclusive interview this week.
Road upgrade from Central Honiara to White River in the west will most likely be funded by the Asian Development Bank, ADB. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Steven Maesiola announces.
Society needs women in decision-making, says the visiting former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Ms Clark who is the fifth longest serving and first female Prime Minister of New Zealand is in Honiara on a four-day visit.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Elizabeth Clark has arrived in the country ahead of Wednesday’s launch of the ‘National Youth Policy’. Ms Clark will launch the policy in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs in partnership with the United Nations…
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga will stand trial at the Central Magistrate Court on September 10th. Mr Panga is charged with one count of abuse of office. A new trial date was suggested but Deputy Magistrate Ricky Iomea said the September date must be maintained.
Australia will remain a devoted friend to Solomon Islands amid concerns of China’s increasing influence in the Pacific region. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roderick Brazier told a media briefing on board HMAS Toowoomba over the weekend.
Police are investigating the death of a young girl on Bellona island in Ren-bel province yesterday. Provincial Supervising Assistant Commissioner of Police, Everlyn Thugea said according to reports reaching police in Honiara, a mentally ill male person allegedly attacked the young girl at Nukumanu…
Four people are confirmed to have died at sea while travelling from Toa to Burungia Village in the Central Province yesterday in a motorised boat. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent Patricia Leta said the four people died when their boat sank in rough seas.
A WorldFish survey on the impacts of logging on food security, fisheries and well-being in Malaita indicated, very little has been done or nothing has been done so far to prevent the sexual exploitation of Solomon Islanders by foreign logging workers.
Malaita Province has cleared all its debts, says Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia. Premier Ramohia confirmed this during the recent Malaita Day celebrations held at Afio, Small Malaita. He described the debt servicing as one of his government’s achievements since taking office in 2015.
A major pillar of the United Party, UP, in terms of the country’s development in the seventies was agriculture. According to Party President, Peter Kenilorea Junior, it is quite interesting to note how the party was founded on agriculture and other pillars.
Providing services to the country’s population is no easy task, says Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela. Prime Minister Hou made the statement today when reflecting on Malaita Province’s 35th Second Appointed Day theme for this year.
The Solomon Islands National Under-19 boys Tahiti have secured their semi-final spot in the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship with the hosts, Tahiti this afternoon. The young lads sealed their place after beating Vanuatu one goal to nil in the final group B match.
The ‘Strata Titles Bill 2017’ has gone through its Second Reading in Parliament today. Winding down debate on the bill this afternoon, Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, Andrew Manepora’a assured MPs on both sides of the House, their concerns and recommendations on the bill are considered.
It is incumbent upon the Government bench to maintain its numbers when Parliament deals with government bills. Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr Derek Sikua raised this point of order in Parliament yesterday.
The National Parliament this afternoon passed the ‘Whistleblowers Protection bill 2016’ into an ‘Act’. The new Act was passed with amendments to clauses in relation to ‘Interpretation and Protection from Liability and Victimization’ after a long day of deliberation at the Committee of the Whole…
