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Laws
ONLY SIMSA CAN RECOMMEND VOYAGES
Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated vessels in the country. This safety requirement is very crucial as all ships are designed for different maritime destinations.
13 Jan 2017
Fisheries
FISHERIES EMBARKED ON IMPLEMENTING VDS
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has started implementing the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) as part of its plan for this year. VDS is a scheme where fishing vessels can purchase and trade fishing days at sea in places subject to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA).
13 Jan 2017
Banks
KNOW YOUR BANK NOTES: CBSI
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has called on the general public to be familiar with the current $20.00 banknote in preparation for the launching of the new $20.00 bill due for circulation starting next Friday.
13 Jan 2017
Communication
NEGOTIATIONS WITH HUAWEI TO START
Negotiation with the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei, for the implementation of the Solomon Islands submarine cable project is due to commence.
12 Jan 2017
Mining
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FOR MINERAL POLICY
The country’s National Mineral Policy, which is currently in its consultation stage will make a series of significant changes to its related legislation. A statement from the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification confirms.
12 Jan 2017
Government
GOV’T ENCOURAGED TO COMPLY WITH MARITIME RULES
The Solomon Islands Government is encouraged to comply with the International Maritime Organisation Conventions by investing in its shipping industry. Head of the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) Safe Boats Operation, Derek Saru told SIBC News in an interview.
11 Jan 2017
Cocoa
YOUNG FEMALE COCOA FARMER INTO EXPORTING
A young female cocoa farmer from Guadalcanal Province has started exporting cocoa beans to New Zealand. Ms Agnes Pilopaso has been recognised as a potential cocoa producer in the country after she was awarded as first runner-up of the chocolate competition during last year’s Chocolate week.
11 Jan 2017
Education
HCC SCHOOLS READY FOR 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
All Honiara City Council (HCC) schools are looking forward to the commencement of the 2017 academic year. The HCC Education Authority’s Standing Committee confirmed that teacher postings for Early Childhood, Primary, TVET and Secondary sectors have been finalised.
11 Jan 2017
Banks
NEW $20 NOTE INTRODUCED SOON
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will soon introduce a new $20.00 note into circulation. This was confirmed by CBSI Public Relations and Communication Officer Uriel Matanani.
11 Jan 2017
Diplomacy
WILL MISS SOLOMONS: VICTOR YU
The Republic of China on Taiwan Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Victor Te-Sun Yu has said he will miss working with Solomon Islands on the ground.
11 Jan 2017
Choiseul Province
NEW UNITED CHURCH BISHOP FOR LAURU REGION
The United Church in the Solomon Islands has a new Bishop for its Lauru region in Choiseul province. He is Bishop Reverend Amos Kube. Bishop Kube was ordained by Bishop Reverend Wilfred Kurepitu this morning at Bangara village, North-West Choiseul.
11 Jan 2017
Laws
FOUR MAJOR ACCIDENTS RECORDED OVER FESTIVE SEASON
The Kukum Traffic has recorded four major vehicle accidents over the festive season. Director of the Traffic Department Solomon Habatia told SIBC News. “We have four major accidents over the festive season and these involved vehicle collisions.” He says this indicate road users are paying attention…
11 Jan 2017
FSII
MASSIVE CLEAN-UP ON FSII
The Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) management has convened a mass clean up of all unnecessary comments on its Facebook page over the weekend. This means any member that violates the FSII discussion rules and guidelines is suctioned to be penalised without warning.
11 Jan 2017
Healthcare
NRH AWAITS BLOOD TESTS TO VERIFY SEPTICEMIA
The National Referral Hospital is waiting for laboratory results to confirm the cause of death for three people during the period from 29 December 2016 to 6 January 2017.
10 Jan 2017
Maritime
VESSELS CEASE OPERATIONS: SIMSA
All fishing vessels operated as passenger and cargo boats in the country should now cease operations as of 1st January this year. Head of the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) Safe Boats Operation, Derek Saru told SIBC News in an interview.
10 Jan 2017
Personalities
LATE FRANCIS BUGOTU’S HEADSTONE BLESSED
Families and relatives of the late Francis Bugotu have today held a blessing ceremony for the late leader’s headstone at the St. Barnabas Cathedral Hall. The late Francis Bugotu remains a prominent figure in the history of Solomon Islands.
10 Jan 2017
Diplomacy
AMBASSADOR VICTOR YU FAREWELLED
Solomon Islands has finally farewelled the out-going Republic of China on Taiwan Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Victor Te-Sun Yu. The farewell dinner was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Milner Tozaka.
10 Jan 2017
Healthcare
THIRD SUSPECTED SEPTICEMIA CASE DIED
A third suspect of the meningococcal septicemia has passed away. An internal source hinted to SIBC News, the boy of around 11 years old suffered symptoms similar to that of the killer disease before losing his life over the weekend.
10 Jan 2017
People
MAJOR TRAFFIC PLANS FOR PROVINCES: TRAFFIC POLICE
Kukum Traffic Director, Solomon Habatia has said he has major plans to execute in the provinces this year. Mr Habatia revealed in an interview with SIBC News this week.
10 Jan 2017
Court
MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING PREGNANT WIFE
A man has been apprehended by police this morning in Honiara after he allegedly stabbed his eight-month-old pregnant wife at Talise, Kola Ridge, over the weekend. A spokesperson from the Police Media Unit told SIBC News today investigations into the stabbing incident has begun.
9 Jan 2017