The number of people with disabilities in Solomon Islands is estimated to be more than 60,000, with many caused by preventable situations. Acting general secretary for the Solomon Islands National Council of Women and vice president of People with Disabilities Solomon Islands Casper Fa’asala…
The Solomon Islands national under 17 Futsal team have continued their impressive run in day two of the OFC Youth Futsal Tournament in Auckland New Zealand today. In their first game today, the young Kurukurus overcame New Caledonia by winning by 3-2 in a close encounter.
Police Anti-corruption unit have arrested former Guadalcanal Premier, Steven Panga for corruption. Police Commissioner Mathew Varley confirmed Mr Panga was arrested last week and has already appeared in court last Friday.
The Solomon Islands National Football team captain Hendry Fa’arodo has revealed he was asked to provide compensation to an opposition player after injuring him during a recent TSL game.
The words “bomb” and “airport” generally don’t mix. So it is no surprise the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has called on the community to more vigilant about these relics after one was found 32m from the Munda Airport last week.
She loves movies and counts Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Denzel Washington as her favourite actors. And now 27-year-old Regina Lepping is one step closer to becoming one of those stars.
The government has set November 29 as the date of the provincial elections for the Choiseul and Western provinces. Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Samson Maneka set the date after consulting the Premier of Choiseul Province and the Premier of Western Province last…
Solomon Islands’ telecommunications provider Our Telekom is planning to upgrade its current 3G networks to 4G in the coming months. The was confirmed by the company’s chief commercial officer Arthur Yen who said work on the upgrade would begin within the next four weeks.
The Australian Government has announced its plan to help replace police patrol boats “Auki” and “Lata.” Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Roderick Brazier said the replacement boats will have improved capabilities and technology.
Contributions of former Chief Magistrate, John Numapo to the improvement of the Magistrates’ terms and conditions were highlighted in a farewell to him last Friday.
One out of 50 members in the current National Parliament of Solomon Islands is a woman. Three women have been elected to Parliament in the 39 years since the country’s independence.
“They had no idea where the Solomon Islands was,” senior sergeant Charlton Metopa told SIBC news “We were shocked because we know where their country was on the map, but they didn’t know ours.” It is a common occurrence for Solomon Islanders travelling abroad.
It is called “the busy organ”. And according to health experts, far too many Solomon Islanders are making their busy organ, the heart, work overtime. Today marks World Heart Day, and SIBC hosted a group of health experts for a special event at the studios in Rove, Honiara, to mark the occasion.
A new species of rat – believed to be four times larger than a regular rat – has been discovered on Vangunu Island in the Western Province. The creature, named Uromys vika, is almost 0.5m in length, lives in the the trees and, incredibly, cracks coconuts with its teeth.
Solomon Islands has made considerable gains in terms of macroeconomic stability and strengthening institutions over the past six years. This was the finding of an International Monetary Fund team after a visit to the Solomon Islands this month.
Police are still investigating the case of a police constable allegedly using a police vehicle without permission and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Constable Moffat Manelusi has not yet been charged after the police vehicle was found at his parents’ residence last week.
Police in Guadalcanal Province are appealing to members of the public for information to assist their investigations after two plaques were allegedly stolen from the Mbarande Bridge in North East Guadalcanal.
An emerging party called “The People’s Movement” is planning to contest in the national general elections next year. The unconventional party comprises mostly young tertiary students and people who initiated the Forum Solomon Islands International group.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received the red carpet treatment during a tour of Taipei early this week – Taiwan’s (the Republic of China) capital – to discuss agreements between the two countries.
The Ministry of Forestry and Research has called on the public to respect the Honiara Botanic Garden – an area of the city often used for anti-social activities.
