A YOUNG man accused of trespassing into a house and carrying an eight-year-old girl to the seaside in Ngella, Central Islands Province, where he allegedly raped her, has denied the allegations. The defendant who could not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim is facing one count of Rape and one count…
The spirit of the Pacific — its mana, unity and resilience — resonated through the halls of the Thirtieth Conference of Parties (COP30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil early this week. The ceremony began with a powerful karanga (ceremonial call) from Aotearoa, New Zealand, welcoming Pacific leaders,…
Solomon Islands has strengthened its ties with Fiji ahead of its Justice Agencies Dialogue scheduled for this week in Honiara from November 12–18, 2025. This follows a chupu (traditional Guadalcanal welcoming) ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) to welcome Fiji’s Minister of Justice and Acting Attorney General, Hon. Siromi Turaga, at…
Reeves International, in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force, held an open day event on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Lofung Border Outpost site for the surrounding communities. The event provided an opportunity to update residents on the ongoing activities and progress at the Lofung post. The open day was aimed to strengthen engagement and transparency…
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel handed over sports equipment to schools near Lofung Station as part of the ongoing Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership. The donation event took place during an open day on Friday – November 7, 2025 which brought smiles to both teachers and students. The equipment aims to support youth engagement by encouraging physical activity, teamwork, and community participation among…
The latest signing of a $1.5 million sponsorship deal between the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and the Solomon Kings Football Club has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among SIPA employees. While the sponsorship is seen as a significant contribution to sports and youth development in the country, some employees are questioning the timing of the investment—given that…
A man from Ilitona village in Nusatuva, Kolombangara, Western Province, is recovering at Gizo Hospital after surviving a brutal crocodile attack over the weekend. According to reports, the man was preparing to go out fishing on Saturday morning when the reptile struck. His wife had woken him up around 3am for their usual fishing trip.…
A MAN who killed an elderly man during a late-night argument over money in 2023 at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal Province has lost his bid to overturn his murder conviction. The Court of Appeal found the killing was not an act of self-defence. The alleged incident occurred on the night of 11 August 2023 at Tausoro,…
THE Court of Appeal has reduced the prison term of Philip Basikekero, who killed his wife in a violent attack, from 15 years to 12 years imprisonment. The attack occurred on 25 December 2022 at their home in Fulisango, East Honiara, shocking the local community. Basikekero, 57, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his 48-year-old wife, Gladys,…
TRIAL of two brothers accused of burgling properties worth over $42,000 and $334,000 in cash from a building in the Fangs area at Tandai in West Honiara is underway this week. Joe Malau, 31 and Matthew Malau, 34, are facing trial for the charge of Burglary before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea. The alleged incident…