The National Government together with the Solomon Islands National University and other stakeholders launched the University’s newly built faculty of Education and Humanities complex in Honiara this morning.
Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani condemned the decision by the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shannel Agovaka to divert the USD31.7 million dollars World Bank funding for Malaita Province.
A middle-aged man is currently quarantined at the Nila Isolation Centre since Tuesday this week after returning from Bouganville on Monday night. The man was put in the isolation ward after the front-line officials received a report from the Tactical Commander at 10:30 pm on Monday.
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed an additional 180-million Solomon dollars grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project in Honiara yesterday.
Key points: -West Rennelle land owners denounces the recent deal between the National government and the Nickel Exploration SI (NESI) Limited to mine the West Rennell -Ministry of Mines confirms it’s the same directors with Bintang Mining Solomon Islands Ltd that incorporated into the new mining…
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) celebrated its 65th Anniversary at the Unity Square in Honiara today. The theme for the anniversary is, “Humble Journey”. In his address, SIPA Chief Executive Officer Eranda Koteiwala says, the theme is a reflection of SIPA’s 65 years of service.
The father of the male person suspected of the alleged murder of the Chinese woman at a shop in Point Cruz in April this year has surrendered his son to the Rove police yesterday.
The Gold Ridge Mining Ltd (GRML) refutes SIBC News article titled “Gold Ridge open pit mine turns into an underground mine”, describing it as misleading.
Preparations are well underway for the North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara constituencies by-election later this year. Chief Electoral Officer, Jane Waetara said, the Solomon Islands Electoral Office is currently planning and implementing all pre-election activities.
The two Guadalcanal female teen athletes have shocked the famous regional and national long distance gold medalist runner Sharon Firisua. In two seperate events, 800m and 3000m race, 12 years old Purity Fakafu of Vaturanga St Francis Anglican Primary school , and 14 years old Rose Pita of Longu…
The Australia Government has committed a SDB$71 million dollars funding support to Solomon Islands in its preparedness response to the coronavirus pandemic. The agreement for the funding commitment was signed today by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr.
A strong wind warning is current for most of our waters, says the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services. The Met Service issued this at 9 am this morning.
An inquiry into the tragic incident occurred during MV Taimahero’s voyage to West Are’are, Malaita Province, which resulted in the death of 27 passengers last Friday will be conducted soon.
Central Islands Province becomes the second Province to achieve a historic milestone in financial accountability, joining Isabel Province. This was announced by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening after the Auditor General of Solomon Islands issued a clean sheet…
The construction of the Sol 2023 South Pacific Games Multi-purposed hall futsal stadium will commence shortly. This was funded by the Republic of Indonesia through a grant of approximately 7.5 million USD or approx 65 million SBD.
The 100 billion US dollar loan scheme is proof that the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) led by Manasseh Sogavare has no plan for the country. This was spelled out by the Office of the Leader of Opposition today.
Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon. Harry Kuma The Ministry of Finance and Treasury today issued a statement rejecting media reports in relation to the US$100billion financing introduced by the promoter of the financing proposal Mr Terry Wong.
The ‘Special Weather Advice’ is still current for all provinces, says the National Emergency Opertions Centre (NEOC). NEOC said, this is due to a trough located over the country, linked to Tropical Cyclone Uesi, located west of Vanuatu and moving further away from Solomon Islands.
Data journalism training for local journalist is currently underway in Honiara this week. The training was organized by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI). It brings together media people from within Honiara and provincial based journalist.
A boat carrying two people who went missing two weeks ago was finally located east of Sikaiana islands. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Honiara has confirmed. Centre Supervisor, Chris Young told SIBC News the two men were located alive about 100 nautical miles east of the Atoll.
