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Police
Police destroy surrendered guns
Police today destroyed the last remaining firearms surrendered during the government imposed gun amnesty period on May this year. A total of 18 guns and and over 2800 rounds of ammunition were destroyed today at the Rove Police headquarters.
19 Oct 2017
‘Horrific’ rape of 13-year-old girl condemned as the #metoo campaign hits the Solomons
Plan International Solomon Islands, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for children’s rights and equality for girls, has condemned the alleged sexual assault of a thirteen-year-old girl in South Guadalcanal last month. Country Program Manager, Ella Kauhue labelled it a “horrific act”.
18 Oct 2017
Immigration
US visa lottery for Solomon Islanders reopens tomorrow
Solomon Islanders interested in immigrating to the United States have a chance to secure a visa through a lottery program that will begin accepting applications tomorrow. The U.S.
18 Oct 2017
Uncategorized
Police arrest four over terrifying home invasion at Panatina Ridge
Police in Honiara have arrested four suspects over a terrifying alleged armed robbery and home invasion involving bush knives and axes in Panatina Ridge, East Honiara. Cash and property worth more than $50,000 was stolen.
17 Oct 2017
World Food Day highlights diverse Solo produce
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock hosted the annual ‘World Food Day and Agricultural Show’ today in Honiara. The two-day program held in Town Ground, which will continue on Tuesday, aims to raise awareness on global hunger, poverty and climate change, and promote locally grown food…
16 Oct 2017
Politics
From toilet cleaner to Prime Minister, Sogavare tells Solomons youth: ‘never give up’
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has told an audience of Solomon Islander youth how he rose from the ranks of toilet cleaner to Prime Minister, and implored them to “never give up”.
16 Oct 2017
Savo/Russells
Savo Island should be Solomons’ tourism hub: elder
Savo Island in the Central Province should be development to take the lead as the country’s tourism hub, a elder from the island says. Walter Ben Turasi spoke to SIBC following articles about Savo’s tourism potential published in the print media last week. Supporting the comments, Mr.
16 Oct 2017
Government
Public opinion set on reviving anti-corruption bill
At a public forum on the anti-corruption bill, citizens expressed overwhelming support for the government to bring the bill back. Civil society organisations’ Anti-Corruption Bill Committee organised the forum on Saturday in Honiara to gather views on the new bill, and committee chairman Dr Huddie…
15 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Honiara health clinics set to open until 11pm
The Honiara City Council has passed a resolution allowing three of its clinics to open late into the evening. The clinics designated for late hours are the Kukum, Mataniko and Rove clinics. The council has recommended that official hours for duty officers be 7:30am. to 3pm., and 3pm. to 11pm.
13 Oct 2017
Government
‘Proud’ PM awards officers for UN service in Sudan
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has awarded medals to the five officers who recently returned from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Dafur, Sudan.
13 Oct 2017
Politics
More ‘house of chiefs’ needed across the Solomons: former MP
A former Member of Parliament has called for more government support and funding for “house of chiefs” in the country. Stephen Paeni, former Member of Parliament for North East Guadalcanal, said since the government and police had limited presence in many rural areas they should consider setting…
12 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Where is the biggest pothole in Honiara?
The state of Honiara’s roads is a constant source of frustration for the thousands of drivers and passengers using the capital’s buses. The potholes cause traffic jams and stifle the economic development of the country.
12 Oct 2017
Giant 4.5m crocodile attacks man in Western Province
A 50-year-old man from Nila in the Shortland Islands has survived an attack by a 4.5m crocodile on Tuesday evening. The man suffered several injuries, particularly on the right side of his body and was rushed to the Nila Clinic for treatment.
12 Oct 2017
Central Islands Province
Abandoned ship sparks oil spill fears in Russell Islands
Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a fuel spill from an abandoned ship berthed at the main Yandina wharf.
11 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Solar panel manufacturing plant set for the Solomons next year
Solomon Islands will soon have its own solar panel manufacturing plant, according to the Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands. During a speech at Taiwan’s National Day celebrations in Honiara yesterday, the ambassador, Roger Luo, told the audience that leading Taiwanese solar manufacturer,…
11 Oct 2017
‘Come work in New Zealand’ Kiwi Government tells Solomon Islanders
Local agents for the New Zealand Seasonal Employer scheme are encouraging Solomon Islanders to apply . Agent Lorainne Simon told SIBC the New Zealand Government had increased the number of Solomon Islander workers in the scheme to more than 600 this year.
10 Oct 2017
Politics
‘The people are waiting’: MPs call for action on anti-corruption bill
Independent Group leader Derek Sikua has reminded the Government that the people of Solomon Islands “are waiting” for Parliament to deliberate on the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017.
10 Oct 2017
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has its first internationally accredited female dive instructor
The Solomon Islands has its first internationally accredited female dive instructor. Zaza Bedford, 19, from Munda Western Province and New Zealand, is a dive guide for Dive Munda in Western Province.
9 Oct 2017
People
Chelsea Saliga beats Danny and Junior to take out Solo Icon 2017 crown
Chelsea Saliga has taken out the Solo Icon 2017 crown, beating strong competition from Junior Houkarawa and Danny Agei to be judged the winner. A big crowd squeezed into the multi-purpose stadium for the prestigious final, with the final five whittled down over months of grueling qualification…
9 Oct 2017
Pageants
Meet the seven contestants for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2017
Seven women are vying for the Miss Solomon Islands crown this year. They started their schedule this week to prepare for the final showdown on the 20th and 21st of this month. The theme for this year’s pageant is “Women in peace and harmony with society.” SIBC put together the girls’ profiles.
6 Oct 2017