THE Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) lawyers are engaging in a four days professional development training at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara last week.The seminar is part of the twinning program under the Wantok Legal Network. It came about following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Public Solicitor’s Office in Solomon Islands and…
New wholesale fuel prices took effect in the country as of 1st June 2025, according to the latest pricing schedule released by South Pacific Oil (SPO) Ltd. The updated wholesale bulk prices per litre (excluding GST) are as follows: After applying the 15% GST and sales tax, the main port prices per litre are: For…
THE Chinese media play the constructive role of promoting social and economic development as designed by the Chinese government, and have contributed significantly to China’s modern advancement, said Professor Zhang Yanqiu. Prof Zhang is the Director, Deputy Dean of the Africa Communication Research Center of the Communication University of China. She was lecturing international journalists…
MORE time has been sought to allow police to complete their investigation into the case of seven men charged with the killing of a student last month at Borderline, East Honiara. The defendants – Hudson Eddie Asuani, Greg Metefaka, Richard Sangula, Junior Danga Kevin Sibele, Rusileta Jimmy and Daua Redley are facing the charge of…
A 26-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a community in east Honiara on Monday 2 June 2025. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station successfully carried out the arrest. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said it was…
Sunday 8th June, it´s World Oceans Day and I was reflecting on how there are moments in our work that go beyond reports and data—that connect us deeply to the people and places we serve. My recent monitoring visit to the Ofu Community in the Bita’ama region in North Malaita was one of those moments.…
The Guadalcanal Council of Women (GCW) Women Weather Watch Network successfully had a training on Gender, Leadership and Weather Watch Forum. The event was held over two days from the 6th and 7th June at the New Hope Academy Hall, Kukum Highway. A total of 32 participants including women and young girls participated in the…
A TEAM from the National Unexploded Ordnance (NUXO) Coordinating Office has successfully conducted a week-long evaluation and inspection tour across Western and Choiseul Provinces. According to Mr. Benzily Kasutaba, Director of the UXO Division under the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, the purpose of the tour was to strengthen provincial commitment to…
In the heart of North Malaita, the community of Ofu in the Bita’ama region are setting a powerful example for Solomon Islands, the Pacific region and the world on biodiversity conservation through the successful implementation of a community-led project: the Bita’ama Conservation of Biodiversity Project. The initiative has not only revitalized the natural environment of…
Nice, France —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The BEFF is a special finance-focused event held ahead of the main…