The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service is forecasting a moderate chance of a tropical cyclone developing in the Coral Sea by the weekend. Director of the meteorological service, David Hiriasia, said …
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CyclonesMeteorologySolomon IslandsTop Headlines
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SIFFSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
FIFA World Cup trophy to arrive in the Solomons next week
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSolomon Islanders will have an opportunity to see football\’s most coveted prize when the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy comes to the country for the first time next Thursday. The …
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Solomon IslandsTop Headlines
Lifting crocodile skin export ban may take time: Fisheries
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA number of crocodile attacks in recent months have prompted calls in the media to lift the country\’s ban on exporting crocodile skins. Proponents argue that would create an incentive for …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilTop Headlines
Four restaurants ordered to temporarily close after failing HCC inspections
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSAt least four restaurants in Honiara have been ordered to temporarily close after they received poor grades on city health inspections. Honiara City Council Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu said …
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GovernmentHoniara CityTop Headlines
PM moves into hotel as residence undergoes renovation
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSPrime Minister Rick Houenipwela and Madam Rachel moved out from their private residence and are temporarily living at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. In a media statement released yesterday, …
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Correctional ServicesSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Correctional officers accused of smuggling drugs into Rove prison
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA former inmate at the Rove Correctional Centre has accused correctional officers at the facility of misconduct. The young ex-prisoner, who requested anonymity, told SIBC News he witnessed several correctional …
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Consumer Affairs/Price ControlHoniara CityHoniara City CouncilTop Headlines
HCC to inspect shops for expired goods, foreign labels
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Honiara City Council is planning to conduct inspections of shops in the capital city this year. Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua said there will be checks for expired goods, …
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NDMOTop HeadlinesWestern Province
NDMO steps in to address Gizo water shortage
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSOfficials from the National Disaster Management Office in Honiara visited Gizo, Western Province to assess the water shortage in the provincial capital. NDMO Director Loti Yates yesterday met with the …
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The capital of Western Province is facing a water shortage and could soon declare an emergency. The provincial capital, Gizo, has depended on rainwater and wells for more than 30 …
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Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela said he has no time for political gambling. That was his response to yesterday\’s front-page article in the Island Sun, which claimed that a senior government …