A TWENTY-THREE (23) year old male suspect has been apprehended for raping a 15-year-old girl at a garden in a village in North West Choiseul recently. He allegedly raped the girl while under the influence of alcohol. Officers of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro police station carried out the arrest. It was alleged that…
SOLOMON Islands has signed a ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’ with Saudi Arabia this week. This is part of the spirit of Solomon Islands- Saudi Arabian friendship demonstrating genuine serious partnership of the decade old diplomatic relations. The signing of the ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’, was described as a ‘landmark transformation’…
With the Bonfire Festival 2024 set to come alive this weekend a number of musical artists are arriving from overseas. The renowned Papua New Guinea (PNG) singer Tonton Malele with his crew will arrive in Honiara today. Lynette Adomea of the Bonfire Festival Committee on Monday said, “Tonton Malele and his crew Jayrex and Nene…
HONIARA’S public transportation system is a lifeline for thousands of residents who depend on buses to commute daily. However, the ongoing issue of short bus routes has become a major source of frustration for the public, damaging the city’s reputation and highlighting the need for urgent action from the Honiara City Council. For years, bus…
THE National Sports Council (NSC) has clarified why the Iumi Water Sports Park located at DC Park in the Henderson Area, Central Guadalcanal is yet to be utilised. Two main reasons were cited. In a statement issued by NSC Board Chairman on Monday, 7th October, Joe Sika Manuopangai said, the Iumi Water Sports Park, at DC…