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…
Current road construction work at the Choiseul Bay Township Project (CBTP) lot 1 junction to Ngalivuli Road network (14 km) is progressing well with only six kilometre remaining. Local contractor FT Builders and Civil Works first carried out grubbing and clearance last year and since then has done specific rehabilitation to this crucial lot that…
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Gizo/Kolombangara Madam Lanelle Tanangada has been farewelled by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, who is departing for Australia to further her studies. Madam Tanangada a senior staff has played a critical role in PIMEU in her capacity as Policy Secretary for…
The Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School (CHYPSS) has released important information regarding the start of the 2026 academic year, including registration, class availability and transfer application deadlines. According to a statement issued by the school administration, the academic year will officially commence on Monday 26th January 2026, with registration for new and returning students beginning on the…
A 29- year old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the alleged arson of the Tenabuti clinic in North East Guadalcanal. Floyd Lili was arrested and charged with one count of Arson following the burning of the New Tenabuti clinic on 26 December 2025. His was taken before the Honiara…
Eight men accused of burgling more than $1.7 million, and gold at Charivunga Village in Central Guadalcanal have yet to take their pleas. The prosecution told the Honiara Magistrate Court on Monday that it has not yet received the file docket from police investigators and therefore was unable to provide disclosures to defence lawyers. The…
Woman who embezzled more than SBD1.3 M while serving as a teacher handed a four- year jail term, has 14 days to appeal sentence The teacher who stole more than $1.3 million in public funds has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa handed down the sentence on Monday…
A twenty-two (22) men squad for Solomon Kings Football Club (FC) had been registered and finalised ahead of the start of the inaugural OFC Pro League which is set to commence next weekend on Saturday 17th January in New Zealand. At the closure of registration on Wednesday two overseas based players have been included as part…