Association of young legal professionals launched

A professional association for the country’s young legal professionals was launched in Honiara on Wednesday with the support of the Australia -Solomon Islands Partnership in Justice (ASIPJ). Called the Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA), was founded by a group of young passionate legal graduates under the leadership of Georgina Oroi. This was in…

U.S. to nominate Resident Ambassador to SI

The Trump administration is set to make a fresh nomination for a resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands after the initial candidate did not pass the selection process. Her Excellency Ann Marie Yastishock, the non-resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, confirmed this development during a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Friday.…

National Security Strategy 2025 launched 

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday officially launched the National Security Strategy 2025 marking the beginning of a renewed effort to strengthen the nation’s collective security and ensure a brighter future for all Solomon Islanders. The launch has been described as a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ journey toward a safer, more secure,…

RSIPF officer graduate from FBI academy in US

Senior Sergeant Raymond Togapada, made history as the first Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officer to graduate from the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in the United States of America (USA). Senior Sergeant Togapada was one of over 200 law enforcement officers who attended and completed the 10-week…

Trio arrested in Gizo for illegal sales of beer

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Gizo Police Station have arrested three male suspects for illegally selling (black market) liquor in Gizo, Western Province. Western Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Wilkin Miriki, said the recent arrests come after community members provided information about this illegal activity. “Concerned community members came forward to Gizo…

British envoy visits SIRAP, CAUSE projects

The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Paul Turner, recently visited project sites in Malaita, Munda, and Noro. The aim of the visits was to observe progress and engage with local stakeholders for three World Bank financed projects, including: the completed Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and the Community Access…

Commonwealth of Learning president commended

The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, has commended the leadership of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) President, Professor Peter Scott, for his dedication to strengthening education across the Commonwealth. Hon. Leokana expressed his appreciation during the closing reception of the two-day Regional Consultative workshop on Developing a Commonwealth Credit…