Diabetes cases at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Diabetes Clinic are increasing every day, local health experts say. NRH medical consultant Dr Jones Ghabu revealed the alarming trend during World Diabetes …
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HealthcareHoniara CityTop Headlines
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SIBC Podcasts: Prime Minister-elect Houenipwela addresses nation
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSListen to Rick Houenipwela make his first statement after being elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands in Parliament.
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PoliticsTop Headlines
Houenipwela becomes 17th Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSMembers of Parliament elected Rick Houenipwela, MP for Small Malaita, as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands in a 33-16 vote in Parliament. John Moffat Fugui, MP for Central Honiara, was the …
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HealthcareTop Headlines
Unchecked antibiotic use prevalent in the Solomons
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSTaking antibiotics without proper prescriptions from health professionals is common in Solomon Islands. This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week, and Solomon Szarb, chief pharmacist at the National Referral Hospital, …
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Makira/Ulawa ProvincePeopleReligionSolomon Islands
After 12 years sick and in isolation, this man says \’faith\’ healed him
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWS“I was left for dead, people thought I was going to die alone,” Victor Mamaru told SIBC news. “For twelve years I did not see sunrise and sunset, even my …
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AgricultureMalaita ProvinceTop Headlines
No major pest threat to Malaita crops: assessment
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA weeklong pest and disease survey program carried out by the South Pacific Community and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock concluded that there is no major threat of pests …
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Guadalcanal ProvinceHoniara CityLawsPoliceTop Headlines
Police investigate accident involving RSIPF vehicle
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSOfficers from the Kukum Traffic Centre in Honiara and the Professional Standards and Internal Investigations unit of the police force are looking into an accident involving a police vehicle. No …
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SIBC Podcasts: Gela Mari\’o, The dying Siokole (Custom Songs)
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIn this latest edition of Langus Blo Umi programme, SIBC\’s Moddie Nanau talks with Micheal Pule from Ngella – The Mari\’o group of people who tries to keep their original …
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NDMOTemotu ProvinceTop Headlines
Reef Islands\’ water unfit for use after Tinakula eruption
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA water quality test conducted by the National Disaster Management Office showed that water in the Reef Islands of Temotu Province is not fit for use. The water supplies have …
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CourtCrimeHoniara CityMalaita ProvincePoliceTop Headlines
Soaki family considers appeal of Sae verdict
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe immediate and extended family members of the late Sir Frederick Soaki were shocked and disappointed by the High Court verdict on the death of their relative. Former police officer …