The Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has clarified the choice made in appointing an expatriate as the country\’s new Chief Magistrate. Chief Justice Palmer during the swearing in ceremony of …
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CourtJudiciaryServicesSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
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Guadalcanal ProvinceIncidentsMaritimePeopleSavo/RussellsSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesYouth
YOUNG SURVIVOR TELLS OF SEA ORDEAL
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA young survivor tells of the ordeal he experienced while lost at sea earlier this month. Sixteen-year-old Junior Lency was one of four men whose outboard motor canoe was smashed …
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Land IssuesLoggingPeopleProvincial GovernmentsSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesWestern Province
WESTERN PROVINCIAL GOV\’T CRITICISED OVER LOGGING
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Western provincial government has come under heavy criticism by landowners of Shortland islands over the manner it handled a timber rights hearing at Nila last week. The timber rights …
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CourtJudiciaryPeopleServicesSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe country\’s new Chief Magistrate has taken his oath of allegiance today. Mr. John Numapo from Papua New Guinea takes up the new position as Chief Magistrate for the next …
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Climate ChangeFijiGovernmentPacific Islands ForumSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARISH AGREEMENT DOMINATED SUVA TALKS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSImplementation of the Parish Agreement on Climate Change has been the centre of discussions by foreign leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva, Fiji. The discussions …
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GovernmentIncidentsInfrastructureMalaita ProvincePeopleServicesSolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesTransport
NEGLIGENCE BY AUTHORITIES WOULD COST LIVES
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe negligence by responsible authorities would continue to cost lives across the country once immediate actions are not carefully heeded. A David Sitea Bata from Malaita province told SIBC News …
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GovernmentMakira/Ulawa ProvincePeopleProvincial GovernmentsServicesSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
MAN DENIED TANGIBLE GOV\’T SERVICES
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA frustrated West Makira man denies any tangible service from the National Government to the people of Makira Ulawa Province since independence. Bursting out through the national voice today, Anderson …
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EconomySolomon IslandsTop HeadlinesWorld Bank
SI HAS POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH: WB
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSSolomon Islands has significant potential for economic growth. The World Bank\’s Country Representative for Solomon Islands reports. Guido Rurangwa says Solomon Islands is very diverse and a proud World Bank …
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AustraliaHoniara CitySchoolsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
G\’ DAY SOLOMON GREAT DEBATES GEARING UP FOR DEBATES
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe country\’s G\’ Day Solomons Great Debaters are gearing up for some exciting debates about climate change on 7th September. Australia in Solomon Islands posted on its social page, participating …
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BudgetsEconomyGovernmentPeoplePoliciesSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
2017 DOMESTIC EXPENDITURE PROJECTED AT $4.3 BILLION
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe total Government domestic expenditure for 2017 is projected at almost $4.3 billion. The Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon. Snyder Rini revealed during the 2017 budget preparation launch recently. …