The Honiara City Council (HCC) Bus Service Committee has issued a public apology to the residents of Honiara following the recent media announcement that the Council would begin operating its own bus service on October 1, 2025. The Committee clarified that the announcement was premature and that operations have not yet started. The Committee acknowledges…
LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa beans from a wide network of local farmers, providing critical market access where high transport…
Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea has again urged police to speed up the execution of an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old man accused of indecent assault who continues to evade police arrest. The warrant was issued earlier this year when the case reached the trial stage. Police have repeatedly reported difficulties locating the accused, who…
Solomon Islands’ Georgianna Lepping has proudly returned from the first-ever World Archery Oceania Cup with two medals — a Gold in the elimination medal match and a Silver in the ranking rounds — marking a significant achievement for herself and the sport of archery in her country. Held from October 10–12 in Denarau, Fiji, the…
The Pacific Crown Hotel’s waterfront venue in Honiara came alive on Saturday night as the 2025 Bonfire Festival overcame a quiet start to deliver a vibrant celebration of Pacific musical extravaganza. Although the early hours saw sparse crowd number and a subdued mood, the energy shifted dramatically after sunset. As the vibe picks up both the local…
The women of Pusiju community, known as “Poana Women’s Savings Club” has donated equipment worth of ten thousand dollars ($10k) to Pusiju community in Southeast Vella La Vella, Western Province. The brief donation was conducted after a church service on Sunday 12th October. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the community members, and the items were received by Church leader Israel Paebara and Church…
One of New Zealand’s most senior paediatricians, Dr Caroline Hart is visiting Lata, Temotu Province this week. Tourism Solomons is supporting this plan research into health issues affecting children in the far eastern region of Solomons. Dr Hart has been working alongside ChildFund New Zealand CEO, Josie Pagani, whose organisation is actively involved in bringing essential water…
THE defence case for a police officer accused of bribing an investigator involved in a stolen gold ashes case with $30,000 will commence on November 17. The accused, Allen Noni, faces two counts of Bribery. During court proceedings yesterday, the defence confirmed it will call two witnesses, including Noni himself, when the defence case opens…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has announced the promulgation of the Comprehensive Credit Reporting Regulations 2025 (CCR Regulations), effective 12 September 2025. This was made possible through the collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) focused on the private sector and the Office of the Attorney General. This historic milestone…
Dear Editor – Thank you for allowing me space to publish my view in your leading newspaper in the country. My view will focus mainly on chronic concern from frequent travelling passengers regarding the performance of the Solomon Airline Officer in Lata. Concerned travelling passengers have alleged that this Officer has entertained bribery with travelling passengers.…