Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested a 17-year-old male suspect for armed robbery on 9 April 2023. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Police Station, Chief Superintendent Jimson Robo said it was alleged that the suspect armed with a kitchen knife grabbed the victim and pointed the knife at her neck.…
The Premiers’ Gizo Communique on the Draft Federal Constitution and the review of the Provincial Government Act (PGA1997) signed last week is expected to be delivered to the Prime Minister this week. The country’s nine Provincial Premiers and the Deputy Mayor of Honiara City Council met to discuss the two documents in Gizo from 3-6…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has acknowledged the Prime Minister for finally probing the health ministry to look at better ways in addressing procurement of medical drugs in the country. In a statement today, Hon Wale thanked the Prime Minister for finally taking responsibility and asking questions on this important matter. “I appreciate him…
MEMBER of Parliament for West New Georgia Vonavona Hon Silas Tausinga has officially handed a new solar grid project to the Barasipo Community High School. Barasipo CHS is located in the Vonavona lagoon in the Western province. The new solar project was handed over on Thursday last week, which has since provided electricity to the…
A team from the Sol2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC), accompanied by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) confiscated illegally printed and sold t-shirts from two Chinese shops in Honiara on Saturday. A total 50 t-shirts that featured, ‘Solo’ the official Games Mascot on it were pulled off the shelves of Bisi shop and…
At least five vehicles were involved in accidents over the Easter weekend at different locations. There were no reports of death. Reports reaching this paper said three vehicles had accidents on Good Friday while two accidents happened on Saturday. It was claimed the accidents was a result of drink and driving. It was reported that…
LOCAL Adventist women ministers had a unique opportunity to gather to support and encourage one another other by sharing their experiences in their ministerial work at the recent pastors’ meeting held by the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) in Honiara fortnight ago. While women continue to face unique challenges in ministry, they continue to faithfully serve…
GIZO: The much awaited Parliament meeting is now confirmed for next week. This was announced over the weekend by the Office of National Parliament based on the endorsement from the Office of the Prime Ministers Cabinet. Next week’s meeting will officially start the first sitting for the year 2023. The National Parliament Office over the…
WOMEN in Malaita Province have welcomed the completion and opening of the Taro Pack House at Gwaigeo in Malaita Province. The Taro Pack facility was handed over by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), Jeremiah Manele to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lottie Vaesekavea, last Wednesday. The…
THE Solomon Islands U15 team has made a positive start to their OFC Boys Development tournament campaign with an opening win against Fiji. The U15 team came from behind to beat the Fijian national U15 side 3-2 at Nagahue reserve in Auckland, New Zealand yesterday. The three goals were scored by Calvin Wane, Kennedy Sihiu…