SI-PRC friendship hailed 

Government has extended heartfelt congratulations to the People’s Republic of China(PRC)  on the occasion of its 76th founding anniversary.    During a special celebration at Mendana Hotel, Honiara, Friday evening, Acting Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia delivered a message on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands, expressing warm wishes to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, the…

Statement by PM Manele at 80th Session of the UNGA

Theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” UN Headquarter, 27th September 2025 Madam President, Your Excellencies – Heads of States and Heads of Governments, Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Madam President, I bring to you, and all Members of this august Assembly, warm island greetings from the Government and People…

Data pricing clarified after meeting with service providers

HONIARA:  – The Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has clarified its position on recent public concerns over mobile data pricing, following meetings with Our Telekom, Bemobile, and other stakeholders. In a statement, TCSI said it acknowledged concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and members of the public, stressing that these issues are important and being addressed in line with…

RSIPF women officers join policing conference 

Four women Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers last week attended the 2025 Australian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Conference and the 26th Excellence in Policing Awards in Melbourne. The travel arrangement was funded by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program, and RAPPP Advisor Vanessa Pardy accompanied the officers. The event, co-hosted by ACWAP and…

RAPPP advisors farewelled

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially farewelled two Australian Federal Police (AFP) advisors in Honiara recently. The two advisors are Mark Weber and Cayden Noble Kendall, who work under the Royal Solomon Island Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). Advisor Mark Weber has been in an…

Training to deal with types of drug related crimes 

More than twenty (20) officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) from Central Police Station (CPS) and the Police Prosecution Department have trained on how to deal with different drug-related crimes. The training focused on strengthening the practical capabilities of RSIPF officers in anti-narcotics operations. Assistant Commissioner (AC) of National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP)…