Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Gizo Police Station have arrested three male suspects for illegally selling (black market) liquor in Gizo, Western Province. Western Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Wilkin Miriki, said the recent arrests come after community members provided information about this illegal activity. “Concerned community members came forward to Gizo…
The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Paul Turner, recently visited project sites in Malaita, Munda, and Noro. The aim of the visits was to observe progress and engage with local stakeholders for three World Bank financed projects, including: the completed Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and the Community Access…
The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, has commended the leadership of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) President, Professor Peter Scott, for his dedication to strengthening education across the Commonwealth. Hon. Leokana expressed his appreciation during the closing reception of the two-day Regional Consultative workshop on Developing a Commonwealth Credit…
FIVE national soccer players playing in the South Australia National Premier League (NPL) and State League One which are managed by Football South Australia (SA) are settling in well in Adelaide. Javin Wae, Junior David, Rovu Boyers, Micah Lea’alafa and William Komasi are all based in Adelaide, South Australia. Wae who plays for Campbelltown City…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) High Commissioner His Excellency (H.E) Moses Kau to Solomon Islands has been farewelled by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this week. This came after his tenure in Solomon Islands as an envoy for his country came to an end. During his final courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manele, H.E. Kaul expressed his…
THE Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Barrett Salato says coastal farmers in the Solomon Islands must engage in seaweed farming as it is the way forward in exports to China. His Excellency Salato made this statement when hosting a Solomon Islands delegation that is currently attending the Academy for…
Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai, is taking the findings of the Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023 seriously. The report highlights concerns over the involvement of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd-British American Tobacco (SITCO-BAT) in policy development and allegations of leveraging its influence by sponsoring and supporting politicians in their constituency…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lau Baelelea in Malaita Province, Ben Maenu’u, will continue his four-year term after the High Court struck out the petition filed against him on Wednesday. The petition was filed by the former MP for Lau Baelelea following his defeat in the joint National General Elections held on April 17,…
THE Japanese Government has provided 98 scholarships to Solomon Islanders since it started the programme in 1993. Ambassador His Excellency Keiichi HIGUCHI confirmed this during the Solomon Islands former Students of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2024 Alumni gathering at the Embassy Conference room on Friday 21 March, 2025. Ambassador Higuchi said he is confident…
MALAITA Province government has no ordinance to regulate mining operations despite one company is currently doing prospecting in Fataleka. Malaita’s Premier, Elijah Asilaua said mining remains a potential area for future investment. He said according to the records, only one company has paid business license to do prospecting in Fataleka, East Malaita. However, Premier Asilaua…