Man nabbed for assaulting wife

POLICE in Auki have arrested an elderly man in connection with a domestic violence incident. The alleged case occurred in late June at Kwa’adoe Village, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. The assault, which took place on 26 June 2025, reportedly involved the suspect physically attacking his wife. According to reports, the man allegedly kicked his wife and struck her…

Australia dives in to back tourism

Dive tourism is a growing market in the country’s tourism sector. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, Honiara has had limited access to dedicated diving services. As more visitors come to Honiara for short stays, particularly business travellers with limited free time, the demand for accessible diving services and equipment rental has increased. In response to this…

LFA President appeals for respect

The Lauru Football Association (LFA) President is appealing for respect and unity amidst the current Solomon Cup saga. The LFA President Mr Jeffery Sipele in a statement earlier said, the ongoing controversy surrounding the Solomon Cup has not only drawn the attention of football fans nationwide but has also sparked a wave of discussion and debate across social…

LFA appeals SIFF’s decision

The Lauru Football Association (LFA) has officially appealed a decision by the SIFF Disciplinary Committee that awarded Western Tomoko a 3-0 win over Makira Ulawa, giving Tomoko three points and pushing Lauru Kuvojo out of the semi-finals on goal difference. The ruling followed a complaint from the Western Football Association (WFA), which claimed Makira Ulawa…

2026 scholarship application opens

Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has announced the opening of the 2026 round of Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for eligible Solomon Islanders to undertake studies in 2026. The Scholarship application window opened as of Monday 14th of July, 2025 and will run about eight weeks. This means it would close at 11:59 PM on…

SI advances partnership with solar alliance

Government of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manu’ari, during…