After being acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots, John Kwaita has called on authorities to ensure thorough investigations before taking action against citizens. He warned that delays and mishandling of justice can have serious personal and professional consequences. The charges against Kwaita and Simon Mannie arose from the unrest on 24 November 2021,…
Oliveti struggles to access basic services in Choiseul province Nestled deep in the middle bush of Tepazaka Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, Oliveti village remains one of the most isolated communities in Choiseul Province. Despite the passage of time and government programs across the province, Oliveti continues to be largely forgotten when it comes to basic…
Kwaita, Mannie acquitted of 2021 Honiara Riot related charges, Magistrate Hollison rules that unavailability of witnesses means insufficient evidence or no evidence SIMON Mannie and John Kwaita have been acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots after the prosecution withdrew the case due to insufficient evidence. Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison on Wednesday granted…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with the Cabinet Monitoring and Coordination Committee (CMCC) in Honiara this week to provide an update on progress of the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Fred Kologeto, the CMCC brought together Ministers from across government and plays a central…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSC) have organized a welcome dinner for our RSIPF SWAT Team, who participated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) SWAT Challenge in Dubai from 7 to 11 February 2026. The dinner was organized to formally thank the RSIPF SWAT…
MINISTER for Fisheries and Marine Resources Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations that he supported rioters at Gold Ridge last month. The denial follows an incident on the night of January 20, 2026, when rioters — including men, youths and women — allegedly burned about 30 machines belonging to Gold Ridge Mining Limited. The Royal Solomon…
A person involved in the mining industry says carrying out mining operations on Nendo Island in Temotu Province is not feasible. The comments follow geochemical sampling results collected in 2025 by Santa Mining Ltd, which reportedly confirm there are no viable prospects for mining operations in Temotu Province, particularly on Nendo Island. “The analytical data…
The Australia-funded classroom project at Laugwata Secondary School in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, is now 99.9 per cent complete and is expected to be fully finished by next week. The remaining work includes construction of a ramp, painting, and general clean-up around the building. The project commenced in early March last year and, despite several…
M-SELEN has partnered with Solomon Airlines to enable customers to pay for airline tickets using the M-SELEN mobile money platform. The service allows customers across the country to conveniently pay for tickets without travelling to ticket offices or carrying cash, making air travel more accessible, especially for provincial and outer island communities. To purchase a…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka Constituency and Minister of Finance, Honourable Rexon Ramofafia, handed over livelihood projects worth $3.2 million aimed at improving livelihoods and community development in his constituency on Saturday 14 February. The project materials and equipment were funded through the Fataleka Constituency Development Funds (CDF) budget for 2025. Project materials…