A young man in his early 20s tragically died during the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) National Youth Convention held last week at Kokegolo, Munda, in Western Province. The deceased, who was from Wagina in Choiseul Province, was one of the participants attending the week-long church gathering. Unconfirmed reports suggest that his death may…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his recent international engagements, during which he participated in three major forums from 4 to 25 June 2025. These included the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France; the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, Austria; and the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Meeting in Suva, Fiji. In…
A TRIAL of a teacher accused of raping his 16 year-old niece at his residence at a school compound in Honiara in 2023 is underway in the High Court. The defendant, who is now 44 years old and cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, is facing one count of rape.…
A 22 year-old man accused of damaging the rear- view mirror of a parked vehicle at Naha Heights, East Honiara last October will confirm his legal representation on July 10. Rocky Hausi faces one count of malicious injuries. He appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court yesterday on police bail and the court has imposed bail…
PRIME MINISTER Jeremiah Manele has reportedly agreed to shelve a proposed reshuffle of Cabinet ministers following a meeting with Minister Lency Jamie Vokia in Honiara on Tuesday. Hon Vokia MP – the Kadere Party Parliamentary Wing Leader and Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration – was falsely accused of taking an unauthorised trip to…
THE trial of Malaita Provincial Assembly Member for West Baegu-Fataleka Ward and former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and his political adviser Celsius Talifilu will proceed on Thursday. Initially, the trial was scheduled to take place this week in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court but was delayed due to their lawyer’s conflicting High Court trial. However, it…
Su’u National Secondary School (NSS) of Malaita has advanced to the quarterfinals of the boys beach volleyball competition at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25). This follows a thrilling straight-sets victory over Nguvia on Wednesday, July 2, at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) beach compound. The impressive duo of Clifford…
SOLOMON Ports has assured local shipping operators that it would ensure local vessels are being prioritised when it comes to using the main domestic wharf at Point Cruz, Honiara. The assurance came after few shipping operators expressed concern over the action taken by Solomon Ports to prioritise an international research vessel to berth at the…
The semi-finalists for the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25) netball competition have been confirmed, with matches set for Thursday, July 3, at the Friendship Hall. After three days of intense group stage action and a thrilling round of quarterfinals, four schools remain in contention for gold. The first semi-final will see King George…
Steven Sete sent Nguvia Community High School (CHS) from Guadalcanal Plans into celebration after claiming the school’s first gold medal at the 2025 Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25). Competing in the senior boys 400m final at the National Stadium on Wednesday, July 4, Sepe crossed the line in dominant fashion with a time of…