The Makira Ulawa Province has formally set its Provincial Assembly Election date to 16th December 2015. This is according to the gazetted notice from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening. …
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ElectionsMakira/Ulawa ProvincePeoplePoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
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CourtJudiciaryLawsPeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
9 BOUGAINVILLIANS & LOCAL FACING IMMIGRATION CHARGES
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSNine Bougainville men and a local facing immigration charges appeared at the Magistrate\’s Court this morning. Sylester Motoqo, Vincent Ma\’ako, Justin Moiru, Eddie Posena, Joe Nupa, Nigel Tonnaku, Thomas Konnou, Dominic Samo …
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GovernmentParliamentPoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
PRIME MINISTER CLEARS AIR OVER RESHUFFLING
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare clarifies, he has no interest in the civil aviation airport contracts that resulted in the reshuffling of the former Aviation Minister. The Prime Minister says …
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BudgetsGovernmentParliamentPoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
2015 SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION PASSED
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe 2015 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2015 has been passed in Parliament today. The Budget went through the committee of supply with no amendments and finally through to the third reading. Speaker of …
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BudgetsFinancial BudgetsGovernmentPoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
CHALLENGE NOW IS BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION: OPPOSITION
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe challenge for the government now is on the implementation of budget and converting significant expenditure plans into tangible improvement of services and projects in rural areas says the Leader of the Parliamentary …
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HealthcareHoniara CityPeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK RUNS OUT
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe blood bank at the National Referral Hospital is again facing blood shortage as the festive season draws closer. Medical Lab Manager at the hospital, Donald Tahani reveals, blood supply …
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ElectionsMakira/Ulawa ProvincePoliticsSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR MAKIRA PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSNominations for intending candidates to contest the Makira Ulawa Provincial elections in December opens today. This was announced by the Provincial Secretary of the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government, Silas Sitai. \”Nominations are …
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Climate ChangeMeteorologyPeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
DRIER THAN NORMAL RAINFALL FOR SOLOMONS
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSClimate outlook and the drought watch information have recorded drier than normal rainfall across the country during the past three months. According to the National Situation report number two issued …
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PoliticsRennell/Bellona ProvinceSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
JONESTON QUESTIONED LEGALITY OF PROVINCIAL MEETING
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSFormer Premier of Rennell and Bellona Province Timothy Joneston has questioned the legality of the recent decision of Rennel and Bellona Provincial Speaker Mr Dictor Maitagi to appoint a series …
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Alcohol/DrugsCommunitiesCrimeLawsMalaita ProvincePeopleSolomon IslandsTop Headlines
NORTH MALAITA LEADERS GET TOUGH ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSChiefs and Leaders in North Malaita are imposing tough measures for kwaso producers and consumers in their communities. SIBC Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri reports, tougher penalties are imposed after noticing the …