Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal affairs, Mrs. Ethel Sigimanu was awarded the “2019 Women of Courage” award last night at the Heritage Park Hotel. Established in …
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GovernmentLand IssuesLawsPublic ServiceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Suspended Lands Commissioner questions new appointment
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSuspended Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Survey, Nelson Naoapu has questioned the appointment of Allan McNiel as the new Commissioner of Lands. Mr. Naoapu says Mr. McNeil\’s appointment is not …
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DevelopmentEnvironmentForestryGovernmentGuadalcanal ProvinceLawsLoggingMalaita ProvincePoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
SI may ban round log exports by 2023
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSolomon Islands is looking at putting a complete stop to round log export by 2023, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Mr Sogavare told SIBCÂ in an exclusive interview recently, saying …
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Climate ChangeHoniara CitySolomon IslandsTop Headlines
GG highlights climate change in Queen\’s Birthday speech
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIt is a sad reality that top world leaders like President Donald Trump of the United States has unsigned the recent Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Governor General in-office, Sir …
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2019 ElectionGovernmentHoniara CityIsabel ProvinceLawsTop Headlines
Our new Governor General is Rev. David Vunagi
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSolomon Islands has a new Governor General. He is Reverend David Vunagi, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, and also becoming the first Governor General hailing from Isabel …
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GovernmentHoniara CityNew ZealandSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
SI has a special place in New Zealand\’s heart: Winston Peters
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Hon. Winston Peters and his delegation has arrived in the country following the departure of Australia\’s Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison last yesterday. …
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2019 ElectionHoniara CityHoniara City CouncilPoliticsTop Headlines
Mamae elected as new Honiara Mayor
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSHoniara City Council (HCC) now has a new Mayor-elect. After the counting of votes this afternoon, City Clerk, Charles Kelly officially declared Councilor Wilson Mamae as the Mayor-elect for Honiara …
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ForestryGovernmentLawsLoggingSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Our logging industry is unsustainable: Forestry PS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe country\’s current rate of logging is still unsustainable, admits the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Dr. Vaeno Vigulu. Dr. Vigulu made the statement in response …
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AustraliaDiplomacyGovernmentHoniara CityPoliceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Morrison touches down in historic visit
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Newly elected Australian Prime Minister, Mr Scott Morrison has arrived in the country today, starting his first ever visit to the country and the first visit of an Australian …
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Honiara CityLawsPoliceTop Headlines
Rapist father to appear in court this week
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA father will appear before court on Tuesday this week for allegedly raping his two daughters over the period of five years. The two girls, aged 14 and 17 are …