Commentary By Transparency Solomon Islands In almost 40 years of political independence, our collective and personal experience shows that a combination of naturally selfish human nature, easy access to unearned …
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ElectionsTop HeadlinesWestern Province
By-election for Tanangada\’s seat planned for May
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Electoral Commission is aiming to launch the by-election for the Gizo/Kolombangara constituency next month. The election is being held because the High Court ruled that Member of …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilTop HeadlinesTransport
HCC cracks down on short bus routes, tinted glass
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Honiara City Council yesterday started revoking business licences from owners of public buses that operate on short routes or have heavily tinted windows. The city council warned bus owners …
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The 2018 Appropriation Bill 2018 was committed to the Committee of Supply this morning after conclusion of its debate last night. Minister of Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare wrapped up …
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PoliceShortlandsTop Headlines
Police arrest two suspects in Shortlands armed robbery
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSPolice in Western Province on Thursday arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged armed robbery at the Malohuna logging camp in Harapa, Shortland Islands. According to police, it was …
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SIBC MultimediaSIBC Podcasts
SIBC Podcasts: Humble beginnings of a sewing machine repair business
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIn this edition of $\’s & Sense, SIBC talks to Bevan and Rose Aieile of BR Sewing Machine Repair and Training School about their humble beginnings, the struggles they faced, …
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SIFFSolomon IslandsSportsTop Headlines
Warriors TSL champions after 3-1 win
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Warriors beat rivals Marist FC 3-1 to win the Telekom S-League Championship in Honiara today. The Warriors led in the first half by 2-0 with goals by Jerry …
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Commentary By Ruth Liloqula, Chair of Transparency Solomon Islands Without an effective national plan and leadership, abundant external aid undermines domestic governance Transparency Solomon Islands commends development partners and donors who …
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SIBC Podcasts: Savo volcano — a community\’s tourist hub
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIn this edition of Calling Provinces, hear how tribes of Savo\’s Kaoghele village operate a business that brings tourists to the volcanic site on the island as well as other …
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Solomon IslandsTop Headlines
Solomons\’ economy to grow 3.5 percent in 2018
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe economic outlook for Solomon Islands this year is anticipated growth at an average of 3.5 percent per annum over the medium term. In his budget presentation before Parliament on …