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2016 QUITE A YEAR FOR MICAH LEA’ALAFA
2016 was quite the year for Solomon Islands star, Micah Lea’alafa who competed in a staggering three major FIFA tournaments on three different continents. Lea’alafa has featured in Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying for the first time with Solomon Islands.
17 Jan 2017
Court
LEGAL YEAR 2017 OPENED
The 2017 legal year has officially opened on the theme “To build a just and fair society by improving the delivery of justice services”. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says the theme is a salutary of the reason for the judiciary’s existence as a corporate entity and key stakeholder in Government.
16 Jan 2017
Court
HIGH COURT NOTED REDUCTION IN CASE BACKLOG
The High Court has noted a reduction in the backlog of cases, particularly civil cases. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says their efforts to address the issue of backlog of cases and delayed judgements has been quite successful.
16 Jan 2017
Electricity and Power Energy
SOLOMON ISLANDS TO RECEIVE ENERGY FUNDING
Solomon Islands is among four recipients of funding for transformative, replicable and innovative renewable energy projects through the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Project Facility.
16 Jan 2017
Australia
AUSTRALIA AFFIRMED ENGAGEMENT WITH SOLOMONS
Australia has affirmed, its engagement with Solomon Islands is immovable. Prime Minister Hon. Malcolm Turnbull also expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the two countries will reach new heights during his tenure.
16 Jan 2017
Agriculture
DISASTER TEAM RETURNS 4TH FEBRUARY
The Livelihood Committee deployed to Makira Ulawa Province to conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts of the 7.8 earthquakes last month will return to Honiara on February 4th – after the assessment’s completion. This was confirmed by Chairman of the Livelihood Committee Michael Ho’ota.
16 Jan 2017
Church
BISHOP CARDONE VISITED LOUNA
The Arch Bishop of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands, Bishop Christopher Cardone has completed his tour of the Louna Catholic communities in Russell Islands over the weekend. Being the first of his tour to Louna, thousands have turned up to attend his sermon yesterday.
16 Jan 2017
Diplomacy
SISILO IS SI’s NEW UN PERMANENT REP
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Milner Tozaka, has Commissioned the Solomon Islands newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Robert Sisilo.
15 Jan 2017
Parliament
PEC SET TO REVOKE TAX-FREE DECISION
The Parliamentary Entitlements Committee (PEC) is set to revoke the Tax-Free Award to Members of Parliament as of 1st April this year when the new entitlements will be established.
15 Jan 2017
Agriculture
NDMO RECEIVED RECOVERY TOOLS FOR MAKIRA QUAKE
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock handed over farming tools and seeds to the National Disaster Management Office towards the recovery efforts on the Makira Earthquake disaster.
15 Jan 2017
Australia
OXFAM FUNDED EFFORTS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Oxfam with support from the Australian Aid Program has recently awarded over SBD$2.5,000,000.00 grant to address family violence in Malaita and Temotu provinces. The grant is sourced through the Safe Families Fund small grants program.
14 Jan 2017
Education
MASSIVE EXAM CHEATING AT NAHA SCHOOL
Students in forms three and five of Naha Community High School have been highly suspicious of a mass cheating during 2016 national examination. A concerned marker of the Solomon Islands Secondary Certificate entrance examination has reported the alleged academic misconduct to SIBC News today.
14 Jan 2017
Church
ARCH BISHOP CARDONE VISITED RUSSELL ISLANDS
Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone has set foot on Russell Islands, Central Islands Province as part of his inaugural visit to Catholic communities on the islands. Bishop Cardone was welcomed by Louna Catholic community yesterday ahead of his three days visit.
14 Jan 2017
Electricity and Power Energy
SOLOMON POWER EXPANDS OBA AWARENESS PROGRAM
Solomon Power further expands its newly introduced “Output-Based Aid (OBA)” awareness program to the western end of Honiara. Solomon Power is to meet its potential customers at Mahu Church compound, Kakabona area, next Tuesday.
14 Jan 2017
Communities
COMMUNITIES ACKNOWLEDGED TRAFFIC POLICE
Honiara communities have acknowledged the Kukum Traffic department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for its ceaseless public effort to promote traffic rules. Speaking on behalf of the communities is Chief Peter Usi of Burns Creek community.
14 Jan 2017
Budgets
HOU QUESTIONED 2017 BUDGET PROCESS
The integrity of the Budget process and credibility of the 2017 Budget may be questionable, claimed Hon. Rick Hou MP, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency.
13 Jan 2017
Communities
NDMO TO IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY FOR SHORTLANDS QUAKE VICTIMS
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will help improve the water system for communities affected by the earthquake in Shortlands, Western Province.
13 Jan 2017
Culture
MINISTRY OF CULTURE TO PREP UP FOR MELANESIAN FEST
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will soon start preparations to host the 6th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture next year in Honiara. Solomon Islands won the right to host the event during the 6th Festival hosted by Papua New Guinea in 2014.
13 Jan 2017
Government
SIBC WARNED OVER SIPA INQUIRY REPORTING
Lawyers of the recently terminated Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow have warned the national broadcaster (SIBC) that it should immediately stop any publication of matters regarding him and the Commission of Inquiry’s report.
13 Jan 2017
Honiara City Council
INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETED FOR MBOKONAVERA SCHOOL FIRE
Investigations into the burning down of the Mbokonavera Community High School Administration building last year has been completed. Chairman of the Honiara City Council Education Authority Eric Tema confirmed the investigations.
13 Jan 2017