RE-TRIAL on the case of a teacher accused of stealing $1.3 million from the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) between 2017 and 2018 has commenced in the Honiara Magistrate Court. Cecilia Tome faces one count of Simple Larceny. The prosecution plans to call eight witnesses during the trial. This is a second trial after the case…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 33rd in the world for fish consumption per capita in 2025, according to the latest global data on fish consumption by country. According to Fish consumption by country 2025, the data shows that an average person in the Solomon Islands consumes 33.7 kilograms of fish per year, reflecting the…
Dr James Kwaimani Faiau from Baelelea-To’abaita in North Malaita graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology this week. James’s PhD journey is a personal story of sacrifice, persistent, faith and triumph. Nothing comes without sacrifice and keep trying to be better each time. Here he shares his remarkable education journey and achievement. A choice one makes in life…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a parade at Rove Police Headquarters, West Honiara to celebrate a strong partnership between the law agencies recently. The event, which was attended by the Hon. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, celebrated a strong partnership with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership…
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community policing, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) successfully conducted a community engagement program with the Motor Pool community recently at Henderson, East of Honiara drawing a large number of residents. The initiative provided residents with the opportunity to interact directly with officers, ask…
A project called Strengthening Inclusive Adaptation Capacity in Solomon Islands (SIAC-SI) was officially launched in Honiara on Thursday. This national flagship initiative aims to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate change and deliver its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The launched was made possible by the Government of Solomon Islands, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The Government of Australia…
The Chinatown drainage improvement project, spanning from the Chinatown Bulkshop to Lawson Tama, is now halfway to completion. This road infrastructure development is being delivered through the National Transport Fund by local contractor Homesafe Builders and the Civil Group as part of $60 million worth of upgrades to the national roads network supported by Australia.…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) extends its sincere appreciation to the Government for its recent and meaningful engagement with key public sector unions, namely the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA), the Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA), and the Solomon Islands Allied Health Association (SIAHA). In a statement SICTU said, these discussions,…
The Tivulu community in Munda, Western Province, is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the community-led installation of safe water facilities. Since relocating inland after the 2007 tsunami, Tivulu community, especially women and children, faced daily challenges to fetch water over long distances. Water was often stored in unsafe open 44-gallon drums, leading to contamination…
More than 1,300 students of Honiara Senior High School (HSHS) now have access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene facilities, thanks to a joint initiative between the Government of New Zealand and UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and the Honiara City Council. The new Water, Sanitation…