THE Malaita Provincial Assembly has passed the 2025/2026 budget during its session in Auki, last Thursday. This passage of the SBD 42,704,960 enables the provincial government to continue providing essential services to its people. Malaita Province Finance Minister, Lemuel Kevianga, said the provincial government expects a surplus of SBD 2,838,000 to support the Ward Development…
What game is PNG playing in the return of Dr Jack Siwainao’s daughters? MERCY and her sister CINDERELLA are Solomon Islands citizens, according to the PNG Family Court hearing in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The ruling was handed down on 9 June 2024 by a Family Court Judge who heard an application for…
An individual had been arrested in connection to store break-in incident in Choiseul Province. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station made the arrest. According to police reports, a father (victim) locked his store and went out with his family to cut firewood. When they returned, the father found…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station in Choiseul Province arrested three individuals suspected of stealing at a primary school in East Choiseul last year (2024). Choiseul Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said in 2024, during a school break, there was a break-in at a school in…
BETIKAMA Adventist College (BAC) located east of Honiara is planning to build a new multi-purpose hall this year. Principal Beven Tutuo revealed this on Sunday during a first meeting with parents, guardians and supporters for this year. The meeting was convened at the Burns Creek Adventist School Hall which is named ‘Patridge Hall’. The two-hour…
Plans are in motion to establish a Seghe Town Council in Ward 21 Buintusu to enhance governance and civic functions within the Seghe sub-station in Marovo, Western Province. A motion proposing the establishment of the town council was moved by Hon. Edward Ngava, the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 21, during the…
SOLOMON Islands Central Coast Football Club (FC) went down to Hekari United of Papua New Guinea (PNG) 3-0 during the second match of the day at the National Stadium in Honiara, Monday afternoon. The match kicked off at 3pm local time and it was Hekari that scored through a free kick which caught goalkeeper Philip…
ANZ has announced the extension of Saver Plus, the world’s largest and longest-running matched savings and financial education program, to the Solomon Islands. This follows the successful launch of Saver Plus in Fiji and Vanuatu last year. ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Heath Bruns, said: “As part of the Saver Plus program pilot, 25 participants…
Biosecurity Airport Operations team reminds all travellers entering Solomon Islands to familiarise themselves with biosecurity requirements before entering the Solomon Islands. The warning came after the team continue to intercept fresh produce and other prohibited foods at the Honiara International airport. During the month of March, the Biosecurity Airport Operations team located at Henderson International…
A comprehensive review of the Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) described as a critical maritime service for underserved regions of the country has been announced. The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in a statement on Monday explained, the review will focus on operational efficiency, service reliability, and overall performance, ensuring that the…