A 40-horse power Yamaha engine along with a ray boat has been found in Dai Island in North Malaita recently without any passenger onboard. Auki police in Malaita has revealed this in a statement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the community elders from Dai Island has confirmed that they found the boat but no person on it.…
Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands says 2025 had been a “defining year” for governance reforms, as the Ministry of Home Affairs tightened financial discipline and strengthened accountability across public institutions. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die, MP Isikeli Vave said the government’s focus on internal systems, compliance and performance management was laying “foundations for…
The Solomon Islands National Men’s Under-19 football team are in full preparation mode as they gear up for a highly anticipated double-header of international friendlies against Australia’s National Under-17 side, the CommBank Joeys, next week. Supported by the Australian Government through the PacificAus Sports program, the Australian youth team will play a series of matches…
There is growing public interest in receiving an update on the proposed public tender process for land owned by the United Church of Solomon Islands (UCSI) at Tavapuhaka, also known as the Lokuloku area, in Munda, Western Province. Lambeth resident and legal practitioner Edward Biku has called on the UCSI to provide clarity and transparency…
Business houses in Northeast Choiseul continue to struggle as irregular and unreliable shipping services disrupt the flow of goods and threaten the survival of local businesses. Local traders report frequent shipping delays and limited cargo space, making it difficult to maintain regular stock levels. Essential goods such as rice and store supplies often arrive months…
The ruling on a committal hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her partner at Mbokona, Central Honiara, last October has been adjourned to Friday 9 January. The case of 34-year-old Anna Kefedo was listed for ruling on Wednesday but Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa adjourned the matter as she was unwell. The prosecution…
Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has called on the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) to adopt a restricted approach to international partnerships in the country’s maritime space, citing growing regional security concerns. He issued the call during Parliament’s Motion of Sine Die, warning that Solomon Islands must remain vigilant as…
A MAN accused of being part of a group that robbed a businessman of between $200,000 and $500,000 in Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, has been released early this week after finally paying up his cash bail. Eddie Funubana, who is facing one count of robbery, appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this week, where it was confirmed that…
The Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has called for an urgent increase in the number of maritime officers, warning that the country’s vast ocean territory remains under protected. Member of Parliament for East Areare, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, raised the issue during the recent Motion of Sine Die in Parliament, stressing that Solomon Islands must strengthen…
THE man accused of robbing the Pagoda pub at Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, last year will be taking his plea on January 20. Peter Foukona, 20, is facing one count of robbery. Foukona was re-arrested in early December last year following the issuance of a warrant after failing to appear in court despite being served with…