Communities in the Guadalcanal Plains have reported diarrhea and red-eye cases of this week. The outbreak is believed to be the result of the bad weather that affected the country last week. …
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Solomon Islands to appoint a new Governor General this year
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Governor General\’s term in office will end on 7th July 2019. Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the announcement in his New Year message broadcasted on …
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PoliceSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesWestern Province
Search for missing men continues
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSPolice in Gizo, Western Province are still searching for three men who have gone missing since the New Year\’s Eve. The men were travelling on board a ray boat carrying …
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All strong wind and heavy rain warnings have now been cancelled for the country. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services issued the cancellation as of 7am this morning. It said the …
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Solomon Islands National Emergency Operation Center fully activated
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe National Disaster Council confirms, bad weather conditions are still current for Solomon Islands. A statement today said, livelihood and Infrastructure remain as critical Sectors with immediate needs. It said …
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Bad weather claims two more lives
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe persisting bad weather in the Solomon Islands has claimed yet another life, this time in Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal. Reports reaching SIBC Online said the man lost his life …
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Ministry of Culture and Tourism urged to clarify stand on war relics
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Director of Culture have been urged to clarify their positions on the issue of war relics on Balalae island, Shortland Islands. Chief …
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Mother charged for concealing birth
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe death of a newborn baby in Ranongga area, Western Province has sparked police investigations. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley told his first weekly media conference for 2019 yesterday. Commissioner Varley …
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Police Festive Operation stories
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA 26-year-old male has died yesterday after he was allegedly attacked with a knife by his drinking partner at Ranadi in Honiara. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley told journalists today that …
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Tropical Cyclone Penny will affect the weekend
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe country will continue to experience bad weather into the weekend as a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Penny. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, David Hiriasia told an SIBC …