The spirit of the Pacific — its mana, unity and resilience — resonated through the halls of the Thirtieth Conference of Parties (COP30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil early this week. The ceremony began with a powerful karanga (ceremonial call) from Aotearoa, New Zealand, welcoming Pacific leaders,…
Solomon Islands has strengthened its ties with Fiji ahead of its Justice Agencies Dialogue scheduled for this week in Honiara from November 12–18, 2025. This follows a chupu (traditional Guadalcanal welcoming) ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) to welcome Fiji’s Minister of Justice and Acting Attorney General, Hon. Siromi Turaga, at…
The latest signing of a $1.5 million sponsorship deal between the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and the Solomon Kings Football Club has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among SIPA employees. While the sponsorship is seen as a significant contribution to sports and youth development in the country, some employees are questioning the timing of the investment—given that…
THE Court of Appeal has reduced the prison term of Philip Basikekero, who killed his wife in a violent attack, from 15 years to 12 years imprisonment. The attack occurred on 25 December 2022 at their home in Fulisango, East Honiara, shocking the local community. Basikekero, 57, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his 48-year-old wife, Gladys,…
TRIAL of two brothers accused of burgling properties worth over $42,000 and $334,000 in cash from a building in the Fangs area at Tandai in West Honiara is underway this week. Joe Malau, 31 and Matthew Malau, 34, are facing trial for the charge of Burglary before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea. The alleged incident…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, attended an Open Day at the Lofung Border Outpost in Shortland on Friday 7th November to highlight the progress and significance of this vital security and development project. The event brought together traditional leaders, community members, youths, church groups, government officials, and international…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has announced that Associate Professor Eric Katovai, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), has been elected a Fellow of the Pacific Academy of Sciences (PAS). He joins 12 other leading Pacific researchers and innovators who have been recognised by the Academy for their outstanding contributions to science, education, and leadership across the region. Established in…
No Solomon Islands Government (SIG)-sponsored students are currently studying at the University of Goroka (UOG) in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This was confirmed by Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency William Soaki, following violent clashes between students and villagers near the university’s back gate at Ato Market on…
The Solomon Islands has joined Pacific Island nations in calling for a complete transformation in the way climate finance is delivered, during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) now underway in Belém, Brazil. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Hon. Polycarp Paea,…
Solomon Islands joined other Commonwealth nations in commemorating Remembrance Day — also known as Poppy Day — at the Cenotaph Memorial Garden in Honiara on Tuesday. The solemn occasion is observed annually across Britain and Commonwealth countries to honour the men and women who served, suffered, and ultimately sacrificed in times of war and conflict.…