Our Telekom has committed to moving forward with its nationwide rollout of 3G service to rural areas this year. The company completed installation of the 3G network in Malaita Province …
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GovernmentTop Headlines
Governor General\’s New Year message: peace fundamental to future of the Solomons
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA keyword in Governor General Sir Frank Kabui\’s 2018 New Year\’s address to the nation was \”peace\”. Peace is fundamental to the country\’s future and is needed to pursue development …
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Top HeadlinesTourismWestern Province
Western Province resort turns harsh environment into a destination
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSituated in the high rocky cliffs of Tapatale on Vella Island in the western Solomon Islands, Aveala Resort does not boast white sandy beaches and calm seas. But the resort, …
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EducationGovernmentTop HeadlinesUSP
Education PS refutes fund misappropriation claims
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Minister of Education and Human Resources Development has refuted claims that money allocated to cover tuition fees for Solomon Islands Government-sponsored students at Fiji National University has been misappropriated. …
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HealthcarePeopleSolomon Islands
Christmas carols bring festive cheer – and smiles – to NRH\’s Children\’s Ward
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSYou could not wipe the smile off her face. And though Miriam Kelesi – one of the children admitted in the National Referral Hospital yesterday – was \”fright lelebet\” to join …
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GovernmentHoniara CityPoliceTop Headlines
RSIPF opens new $9M Naha police station
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA $9 million police station funded by the Australian Government will serve communities in Naha and East Honiara and support police efforts to control crime in the city. The Royal …
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SIBC MultimediaSIBC Podcasts
SIBC Podcasts: Supporting gender equality in Parliament and parenting
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIn this edition of Side by Side, Parliament staff learn about gender and gender equality through a three-day training in Honiara, and SIBC stringer John Toki attends a children\’s rally …
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Central Islands ProvincePoliceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
Attempt to burn Vietnamese blue boats results in \’near-death\’ accident
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSAn operation to destroy two Vietnamese fishing vessels in Ngella, Central Province turned into a perilous experience that left two men injured. The so-called blue boats were reportedly burnt on …
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CDFGovernmentTaiwan (ROC)Top Headlines
Taiwan disburses $29M for constituency development fund
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA $29.3 million payment from the Republic of China on Taiwan to Solomon Islands will support the Rural Constituency Development Fund. The money was wired yesterday to the Solomon Islands Government …
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CrimeTop Headlines
Suspect charged in 2016 murder of man found hanging in Makira village
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSMore than a year after the body of a 25-year-old man was found hanging in a village near the Makira-Ulawa provincial capital of Kirakira, a suspect has been charged with the …