The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is urging members of the public to show respect for police officers and government vehicles when carrying out their duties. The call comes in response to a recent incident where officers have faced unnecessary verbal abuse and rocks being thrown at the government vehicles while responding to an…
Among the latest kwaso (homebrew) arrests at Gwailiki village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita province, is a female with two other male suspects. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Michael Ramosaea said, the suspects were arrested right on the spot while they were brewing kwaso. PPC Ramoaea said they were apprehended and transported to…
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Honiara on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 awarded six recipients of the ‘China Through my Lens Video’ Competition. This competition focused on individuals’ experiences of China and highlighted the real-life impact of bilateral cooperation in areas such as; education, sports, healthcare infrastructure, and cultural exchange. The winners’ work illustrated the human…
The West ‘Are ’Are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) successfully held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Uhu, West Are’Are, Malaita from 16th -18th July 2025. It was hosted under the empowering theme, “Ta’era’i Tarakoni” in Are’ Are language meaning “Rising together”. The event drew together over 200 plus participants, including zones savings club leaders and members, community church leaders,…
National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) has successfully marked the 2025 Olympics Day at the Sports Legacy house in Honiara. The celebration is part of the world’s Olympics day celebration 2025. International Olympic Day, celebrated annually on June 23rd, However NOCSI decided to move the celebration from the actual date until it was successfully…
U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Ann Marie Yastishock hosted the 83rd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Guadalcanal American Memorial, August 7, 2025. Ambassador Yastishock noted that these events “continue to indelibly bond the United States and Solomon Islands” even though “as years…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP), has collaborated with the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) to successfully roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across schools and communities at North Kolobangara Island in Western Province. HPV is a common virus that can affect various parts…
A suspect has been arrested for swearing at police officers during a foot beat patrol at Gilbert Camp, Borderline, and the Kobito area, East Honiara on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Naha police have successfully conducted a high-visibility foot beat in areas such as Gilbert Camp, the 10-dollar Market, and the surrounding vicinity, showing proactive community policing in our…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday afternoon welcomed Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Solomon Islands, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Archbishop Bravi is in Honiara to present his Letters of Credence to the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu, on behalf of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,…
Ministry of Infrastructure Development Safeguards unit, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) Support Team, has kicked off public consultations at communities located along the East Malaita road network. This is in preparation for the roll-out of SIRAP 2 additional financing that incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure for the section from Baratalo…