The Parliamentary Opposition Group said it had no part in an alleged internal plot to topple Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela\’s government. The Opposition Group made the statement in response to …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilPoliceTop HeadlinesTransport
HCC detains buses on first day of ordinance checks
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSince checks to enforce the Honiara City Council\’s new public bus ordinance began on Monday, 212 buses underwent inspection. Six buses were detained overnight at the city council headquarters. Most of …
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ChiefsGuadalcanal ProvinceHoniara CityTop Headlines
Guadalcanal chiefs call for responsible rubbish disposal
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSRubbish dumping on the western side of Honiara is increasing, according to chiefs from West and North West Guadalcanal. The chiefs of Saghalu, Savulei and Tandai said White River and …
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Earthequake/TsunamiMakira/Ulawa ProvinceTop Headlines
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off Makira coast
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA magnitude 5.9 tremor hit near Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province yesterday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS reported the earthquake struck 145 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital …
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CyclonesMeteorologySolomon Islands
Met service urges caution during current cyclone season
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Meteorological Service is reminding people in the country that the cyclone season is not over, despite the current fine weather. Solomon Islands\’ cyclone season typically lasts from November …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilTop HeadlinesTransport
HCC set to enforce route ordinance with bus checks
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSTo ensure public buses in Honiara are displaying Honiara City Council destination signs and following approved routes, checks on buses will begin next Monday. Honiara City Mayor Andrew Mua said …
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FutsalSolomon IslandsSportsTop Headlines
Solomons clinches Australian U-12 futsal title
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA string of impressive performances by the Solomon Islands national U-12 futsal boys led them to claim the 2018 FFA National Futsal Championship title in Canberra, Australia. The local boys …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilInfrastructureTop HeadlinesTransport
New bus stands on the way for Honiara: MID
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the Honiara City Council are planning to collaborate to build new bus stands in the capital city. Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of …
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MaritimePoliceSIMSATop Headlines
Safe Boat Operation winds down with check on return trips
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force continue to monitor vessels travelling from the provinces to Honiara as part of their Safe Boat Operation. …
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Honiara CityHoniara City CouncilTop HeadlinesTransport
Bus association calls for clean vehicles, standard fares
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe interim Honiara Bus Association has urged bus owners in the city to comply with the Honiara City Council\’s new ordinance and improve the conditions of their buses. The association\’s …