The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), convened an informational and awareness workshop on Friday. This was to brief stakeholders on the country’s updated credit reporting regulations and the transition toward a more inclusive financial data system. Daniel Haridi, CBSI’s Chief Manager of Financial Systems Development and Payments said, the newly promulgated…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning. The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi Global Network’ in collaboration with the ‘Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association.’ Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. and…
The HookIn4Health (H4H) program is currently delivering its program to kids in and around Honiara. The program aims to provide inclusivity, health and wellness, community development and gender equity. H4H delivers its engagement hockey sessions for kids on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the national hockey center in King George, East Honiara. “Every Monday, Wednesday,…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia and Vona Vona, Hon. George Temahua, has challenged the Goldie College graduating class of 2025 to become a driving force for the Solomon Islands’ future transformation through education, character, and service. Delivering his keynote address Hon. Temahua said the strength of a nation does not rest on its wealth or population,…
A MAN who assaulted a student after he cut a wooden post of his house in March has been sentenced to one and a half year in prison. Junior Manebona pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Wounding and was sentenced during the Tulagi Magistrate’s Court circuit. Principal Magistrate Michael Fagani handed down the sentence…
A YOUNG man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for assisting another man in stealing a generator belonging to the Tulagi Hospital on Christmas Day last year. Hendry Matena, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of Housebreaking, contrary to section 300 (a) with section 21 of the Penal Code (Cap…
A man who attacked another man using a spoon in Reko Village, Savo Islands, has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison. Andrew Suguradi pleaded guilty to Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm during a court circuit in Tulagi, Central Islands Province, early this week. He was initially charged with Unlawful Wounding, which he denied, but the charge was later reduced due…
A 50-year-old male suspect has been apprehended for allegedly raping an 18-year-old student who attended year 12 at a school near Auki town, Malaita. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said the suspect in relation to the rape incident is a teacher by profession. PPC Ramosaea said, “It was alleged that early in…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has farewelled a consultant who assisted in reviewing and completing the RSIPF Strategic Directions 2026–2036. Dr. Danielle Watson was acknowleged during a brief ceremony held at Rove police headquarters on Wednesday 15 October 2025. During the farewell ceremony, RSIPF presented a certificate of appreciation and police medal to Dr. Watson in recognition of her…
A 25- YEAR-OLD man accused of stealing about $300,000 from a parked vehicle at China Town, Honiara, in August this year, will enter his plea on October 29. Evenson Fangarongo faces one count of Simple Larceny. His case was mentioned on Wednesday in the Honiara Magistrate Court, where the prosecution was ordered to provide disclosures to…