Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has highlighted some significant achievements of Ren-bel province as the province commemorated the 25th anniversary of its Second Appointed day over the weekend. Congratulating the Province, …
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Anti Corruption bill could affect \’Kastom\’: Maelanga
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSLeader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for East Malaita Constituency, Honorable Manasseh Maelanga says local customary practices must be considered in the Anti Corruption Bill 2017. …
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Parliament adjourns to Monday
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Anti Corruption Bill 2017 is due for third reading next Monday. Reading the Statement of Government Business for next week in Parliament this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare …
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The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation board of directors and staff last night bid farewell to outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Wickham. Ashley Wickham who became SIBC\’s CEO since 2013, left …
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Western Province launches first Women\’s Policy
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSWestern Province has yesterday launched its first Women\’s Empowerment and Transformation Policy for Development. It is a blueprint for the strategies, projects and programmes the province can use to address …
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Govt purchases emergency drug supplies from local pharmacies
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSEmergency drug supplies will be delivered to the National Referral Hospital and Honiara City clinics as of today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the assurance in a media conference this …
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The fight must be comprehensive and persistent: PM Houenipwela
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe fight against corruption must be comprehensive and persistent, says Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Committing the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 to its second reading in Parliament today, Mr Hou said unlike …
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PMO and health authorities to meet again about drugs shortage
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet will reconvene an urgent meeting today to review the status of the national drug …
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New $5 banknote to be introduced next year
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Central Bank of Solomon Islands will introduce a new five dollar note, part of its ongoing reforms on security and design specifications. CBSI Governor Denton Rarawa had …
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Anti-corruption Bill second reading tomorrow
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSDebate into the Anti-Corruption Bill commences tomorrow. Clerk to National Parliament Clezy Rore said the Anti-corruption bill is among other priority bills due for deliberation. He said, the bill will …