The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda has said, the negative impacts of tobacco use on Solomon Islands population is quite significant. Dr. …
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HealthcareInternational Annual Events/DaysPeopleSolomon IslandsTobaccoTop Headlines
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IncidentsLoggingPeopleRennell/Bellona ProvinceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
MAN BLAMES POLICE \’INACTION\’ FOR MACHINE BLAZING.
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSA man from Rennell Island has said the recent burning of heavy machines on the island is in protest of \’inaction\’ both from the police and the Rebel provincial government. …
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CommunitiesIsabel ProvincePeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
ISABEL DAY TOMORROW
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSIsabel province celebrates its second appointed day tomorrow 2nd June. Congratulating the communities and people of Isabel, Premier James Habu says the day has been recognised since 1984 in line …
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ChurchEducationGuadalcanal ProvinceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
UNIVERSITY IS STILL ON TRACK: ACOM
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Anglican Church of Melanesia has reassured the country that its proposed John Coleridge Patterson University in the country is on track. Recently, critics questioned the project as it surpasses …
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Guadalcanal ProvincePeacePeopleReconciliationSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
MINISTRY OF PEACE HELD RECONCILIATION SUCCESSFULLY
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace has successfully conducted a reconciliation ceremony between the Guadalcanal Liberal Front and Isatabu Freedom Movement at Kuma Community High School, South Guadalcanal. …
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CommunitiesPoliceSavo/RussellsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
PPC CENTRAL PROVINCE VISITS RUSSELL ISLANDS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSProvincial Police Commander (PPC) for Central Islands Province Inspector Patricia Leta has made a historical visit to Yandina, Russell Island, last week. Community and church leaders of Yandina have praised …
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And in Sports, the Solomon Islands National Men\’s Team went down by a goal to nil in their Group B encounter with neighbouring Fiji at the 2016 OFC Nations Cup …
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Alcohol/DrugsCourtCrimeLawsPeoplePoliceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
BREATHALYSER USE ENFORCED AS OF TODAY
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe legislation for \’alcohol testing\’ using breathalysers has been gazetted and enforced from today\’s date, June 1st. A statement from the Police Media reports, the Police and Transport Legislation Act …
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Electricity and Power EnergyGovernmentPeopleServicesSolomon IslandsSolomon PowerSolomon WaterTop Headlines
ELECTRICITY BILLs TO DROP BY END OF 2016: RINI
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSElectricity bills are expected to go down by the end of this year. This was announced by Finance Minister, Snyder Rini in Parliament last week. The Finance Minister says, he …
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The National Government reaffirms its commitment to maintain the 10-bed arrangement with Australia\’s  St Vincent Hospital. Recently, many people have been vocal against government handling of the arrangement accusing successive …