On 4 February, the European Union (EU) and Solomon Islands held their Partnership Dialogue, the first under the new Samoa Agreement, which is the basis for cooperation between the EU and the Pacific. The Partnership Dialogue took place in Brussels and allowed the EU and Solomon Islands to take stock of developments in the partnership since…
A 48-year-old father has been remanded at Auki Correctional Facility for chasing his family with a bush knife after a day of drinking alcohol. Assistance Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava said, Auki police officers applied for remand after two cases were established recently against the 48-year-old father from West…
Gizo police have rescued three adults after being stranded at sea between Choiseul, Gizo, and Vela La Vela on 30 January 2025. This occurred after their outboard motor developed mechanical failure. Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava in a press conference today said, three adults (a couple and their…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro and Wagina in Choiseul province have arrested and remanded two young men in relation to the death of an expatriate (Australian) on Kaghau Island. It was alleged that the two young men attacked 80-year-old Erik Djokovic at his home early in the morning on…
Auki-based Police officers have rearrested one of Onelink Pacifica’s directors at his home village in small Malaita for evading court trials in connection with the Onelink money scheme. Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention Mr. Simpson Pogeava told reporters that Auki police conducted a patrol on 30 January 2025 in South Malaita and…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki have uprooted and destroyed about two thousand plus marijuana plants from seven different gardens at the Kainafala River in West Kwaio recently. Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Simpson Pogeava told reporters that these plantations are the main sources that distribute…
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading as Solomon Power has a new and first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is Mrs. Delilah Kekea Homelo. Her appointment was announced in a press statement this afternoon by David K.C.Quan, OBE, Chairman of the Board and Directors of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading as Solomon Power.…
MOONWALKERS Floor-Ball Club (FBC) remain at the top of the standing table of the Solomon Islands Floor-Ball League (SIFL) Men’s Mix with 27 points after round 11 of competition. Moonwalkers FBC maintain their top spot after securing 9 wins in the 11 matches they played so far. Their 9 wins earn them 27 points, which…
THE case of three individuals accused of scamming over $4,000 from people seeking seasonal employment in Australia will return to court on February 18 for possible plea. Joe Rex Raukaniu, 38, Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive are jointly charged with two counts of false pretence. However, Public Prosecutor Jeremy Oiofa has requested that Raukaniu’s case…
THE Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM) Dr Jimmie Rodgers and former Speaker of the National Parliament, Waeta Ben Tabusasi have joined the list of knighthoods in Solomon Islands. It means the ‘Sir’ title will now be placed in front of their names. Sir Dr Jimmie received the KCMG (Knight Commander of the Order of…