A 55-year-old male person has been arrested and remanded by Tulagi Police for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl recently in a village in Big Ngela, Central Province. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai said, “The rape incidents occurred without the victim’s consent on two different occasions.” “The first rape incident occurred in November 2024, and the recent…
Rising Fustal star Jayroll Patty who scooped the Man of the Match (MOTM) award in the final showdown against Tuvalu on Wednesday in Fiji has expressed pride for being recognised as the player of the final match. He described the feeling as a proud moment for his sporting journey. The young lad is part of…
PRIMARY and secondary school teachers in Western Province have completed practical training sessions under the Physical Education (PE) Capacity Building Program. The training, which followed several days of theory classes, was coordinated by the National Sports Council (NSC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development…
A five day conference to discuss Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles aimed at creating safer public spaces was held in Honiara. The Pacific Technical Assistance Conference was held at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara and brought together officials from the Honiara City Council (HCC) and experts from New Zealand. Key speakers, included Emma McGill, Frances Sullivan, and Jacinta Straker the Group Manager Organisation…
LEADER of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming. In a statement last week, Hon Wale said it is totally inexcusable and he is demanding swift government intervention to respond to these problems. Hon. Wale was responding to the…
University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands that is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive education in the Pacific. In Honiara, the capital, a striking new facility has just opened its doors. The newly completed University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is the first climate-resilient, accessible tertiary…
The Marovo Constituency Office (MCO) has finally commenced the implementation of its 2024 CDF program, with project materials making headway to the constituency on the Charted MV Fair King for delivery to communities on Wednesday. This support delivery was funded under the Marovo Constituency Office CDF allocation for 2024. Project materials and equipment were delivered under…
New York, USA, – Solomon Islands on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra. The signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra. Hon. Peter…
Government has extended heartfelt congratulations to the People’s Republic of China(PRC) on the occasion of its 76th founding anniversary. During a special celebration at Mendana Hotel, Honiara, Friday evening, Acting Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia delivered a message on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands, expressing warm wishes to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, the…
Theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” UN Headquarter, 27th September 2025 Madam President, Your Excellencies – Heads of States and Heads of Governments, Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Madam President, I bring to you, and all Members of this august Assembly, warm island greetings from the Government and People…