The National Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases by 2.5 percent to 129.6 during the month of November 2024. Releasing the latest bulletin on 30th December 2024, Acting Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli said through the year, compared to the same month in 2023, the National CPI rose by 5.5 percent. The most significant changes by major…
Victims of the alleged demand for the $200.00 commission related to police clearance certificate have been urged to come forward with information. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the victims to reach out to the Professional Standard Internal Investigation (PSII) to provide their statement. “Your…
A twenty (20) member delegation successfully completed a two-week seminar on criminal investigation and cultural exchange in China. The team comprised of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correction Service (MPNCS). The visit was held from 2 to 16 December 2024. The seminar was hosted by…
HE never thought that one day he would become a missionary to serve God in the mission field because of his bad behaviours during his prime young days. As a youth who spends time drinking alcohol and produced home-brew, his life made a sudden change after spending time in jail. After being released from Rove…
SOLOMON Power has announced a drop in electricity charges effective on Wednesday, 1st January 2025. In a statement issued this morning, Thursday 2nd January Solomon Power said, “In accordance with the Solomon Islands Government’s Policy to reduce Tariff by 25% over a three-year period, Solomon Power is pleased to inform its valued customers that effective…
Six suspects in their 20s and 30s have been apprehended by Auki Police in Malaita for brewing kwaso (homebrew) during an operation over the festive season. The suspects have been arrested during a raid at Fiu village in Central Kwaraáe and at Gounaruú in West Kwaea’ae. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex…
ABOUT nine male persons from Quava in South Vella, Western Province have been arrested by officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Gizo following the death of a person. Reports said, the mass arrest was conducted during an early morning raid at around 4am by Gizo Police. It was alleged the suspects…
MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands Chinese Association (SICA) in Honiara this morning, Wednesday, 1st January joined the country in welcoming New Year 2025. As part of their celebration the members were divided into two groups and visited most of the Chinese operated shops to perform the dragon dance. Soon after opening up for business most…