Guadalcanal province has marked the 2018 National Tooth Brushing Day at Numbu community in North-East Guadalcanal. The program was held in collaboration with Colgate Pacific, where over a thousand free toothpaste and toothbrushes were handed out to children and other community members who took part…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) and Strengthening the Electoral Cycle in the Solomon Islands Project (SECSIP) have established an agreement with Rice Wholesaler ‘Solrais’ to collaborate in the distribution of voter awareness leaflets throughout the country.
The National Referral Hospital, NRH, now has seventy-six percent of essential drugs in stock as of last Friday. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela revealed when he received essential drug supplies from donor partners today.
The Minister for Culture and Tourism decides what to do with the metal bars stored at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the clarification following a question raised by the Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga Mathew Wale on the status and progress in…
The visiting Vanuatu barbarians are champions of the 2018 South Pacific Oil Solomon 7s after beating the Bougainville Black orchids 17 -5 in the cup final today in Honiara.
Teachers’ absenteeism concerns arises in North Malaita. SIBC Stringer, Mr John Kiri reported, parents and some teachers are worried, teaching staff in the region are always absent from classes.
The Sovereign state of Solomon Islands must not subject itself totally under the Republic of China, Taiwan. East Honiara MP, Douglas Ete was reacting in Parliament on a recent meeting the Minister of Communication and Aviation could not attend because the Republic of China, Taiwan was not happy it…
The 2018 South Pacific Oil Solomon 7s is set to kick off tomorrow at the Town ground Rugby stadium in Honiara. The tournament will start tomorrow, where pool games will start at 1PM and conclude at 4PM, and the finals will be held on Saturday. A total of thirteen teams will be vying for the
Solomon Islanders living in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, have raised funds to purchase a new heart machine for the National Referral Hospital. Floyd Manata, a Solomon Islands resident of the PNG capital for 20 years said they raised more than fifteen thousand Kina during a dance night held at…
Parliament has passed the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 today. Deliberations into the bill began with clause 31 as of this morning. Moving the Bill in its Third Reading was Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Meanwhile, the 10th Parliament has been adjourned twice since the meeting started last week.
A 70 year old man has been arrested for incest committed on a six-year-old minor. A Police statement said the offence occurred last Thursday in Niumala Village, Kohingo island in the Western Province.
The sequencing of recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,TRC, Report is to set a clear direction for their implementation. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela told Parliament during Monday’s Question and Answer session.
The Honiara City Council Environmental and Health division will enforce its litter ordinance within the next three weeks. As part of the enforcement exercise, HCC will collaborate with Youth at work, and Friends of the City to carry out litter awareness this week in various parts of Honiara.
The National Referral Hospital in Honiara is slowly restocking its much needed medical supplies as they arrive into the country. A Government statement had confirmed, medical drugs and supplies started arriving into the country since last Friday.
A famous composer and musician of Roviana died at his home early this morning. Ronald Bei Langono Talasasa was 85. He was the composer of many songs in the Roviana language several of which are still sung when Roviana people gather for celebrations.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has highlighted some significant achievements of Ren-bel province as the province commemorated the 25th anniversary of its Second Appointed day over the weekend.
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for East Malaita Constituency, Honorable Manasseh Maelanga says local customary practices must be considered in the Anti Corruption Bill 2017.
The Anti Corruption Bill 2017 is due for third reading next Monday. Reading the Statement of Government Business for next week in Parliament this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, Parliament continues with this important bill next Monday.
Emergency drug supplies will be delivered to the National Referral Hospital and Honiara City clinics as of today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the assurance in a media conference this morning.
The fight against corruption must be comprehensive and persistent, says Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Committing the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 to its second reading in Parliament today, Mr Hou said unlike other criminal offences, corruption is secretive and normally operates and thrives in the…
