Eleven rape cases in just four months is atrocious and unacceptable behaviour in Solomon Islands, stresses Police Commissioner Matthew Varley. Commissioner Varley uttered these comments at his weekly media conference …
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, has yesterday welcomed home four of its officers who served as peacekeepers in Darfur, Sudan since last October. Police Media said Senior Sergeant …
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Choiseul ProvinceLawsPeoplePoliceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Police arrest man for allegedly raping his grand-daughter
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSPolice in Taro, Choiseul Province have arrested a 52-year-old man on Monday for allegedly raping his 15-year-old grand-daughter in Choiseul Province. A Police Media statement said the offences allegedly took …
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Central Islands ProvinceGovernmentPeoplePoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Central province tops PCDF qualification for 2018/2019
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSCentral Islands Province has bounced back from bottom to the top- meeting all eight minimum conditions of the Provincial Capacity Development Funds (PCDF) for 2018/2019. The province was disqualified to …
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GovernmentHoniara CityPeoplePoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
HCC maintains HIPS is privately owned
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSParties involved have finally resorted to solving the ownership of the Honiara integrated Primary school (HIPS). A statement from HCC late yesterday afternoon said, this comes after City Mayor Andrew …
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EmploymentForeign RelationsNew ZealandPeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
More seasonal workers for New Zealand
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWS134 workers bound for the shores of New Zealand under the under the Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme are currently undergoing a two day pre departure briefing. The pre departure …
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BusinessGovernmentNewsPeopleSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesYECSIYouth
Young business entrepreneurs breaking grounds
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWS60 young business entrepreneurs in the country are currently employing about 400 Solomon Islanders. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela announced this in his closing remark during a dinner hosted for the …
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Isabel ProvinceMiningPeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
First nickle shipment from San Jorge set for next year
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe first shipment of nickel ore from San Jorge island in Isabel Province is expected in the first quarter of next year. Axiom\’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Mount revealed. Australian …
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LawsPeoplePoliceSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesWomen
Empowering CSSI Women\’s Network
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Women’s Network is conducting a three day conference this week in Honiara. A statement by the CSSI Media said the conference runs …
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GovernmentLawsPeoplePoliceShippingSIMSASolomon IslandsTop Headlines
\”Government is responsible for search and rescue costs\”
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Maritime Authority, SIMA Act 2018 has clearly outlined who is responsible for meeting search and rescue costs. Advisor to the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration, SIMSA, Captain …