The Solomon Islands Women’s National Basketball Team suffered defeat in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup, going down 63-30 to New Caledonia on Monday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. It was a tough start for the hosts, who managed only three points in the opening period as New Caledonia raced to…
Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea has again urged police to speed up the execution of an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old man accused of indecent assault who continues to evade police arrest. The warrant was issued earlier this year when the case reached the trial stage. Police have repeatedly reported difficulties locating the accused, who…
Solomon Islands’ Georgianna Lepping has proudly returned from the first-ever World Archery Oceania Cup with two medals — a Gold in the elimination medal match and a Silver in the ranking rounds — marking a significant achievement for herself and the sport of archery in her country. Held from October 10–12 in Denarau, Fiji, the…
The women of Pusiju community, known as “Poana Women’s Savings Club” has donated equipment worth of ten thousand dollars ($10k) to Pusiju community in Southeast Vella La Vella, Western Province. The brief donation was conducted after a church service on Sunday 12th October. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the community members, and the items were received by Church leader Israel Paebara and Church…
THE defence case for a police officer accused of bribing an investigator involved in a stolen gold ashes case with $30,000 will commence on November 17. The accused, Allen Noni, faces two counts of Bribery. During court proceedings yesterday, the defence confirmed it will call two witnesses, including Noni himself, when the defence case opens…
Tourism Solomons has unveiled an innovative campaign inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to help craft a tagline for the destination’s next round of consumer and travel industry advertising. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail — and Win!’ banner on Tuesday, 14 October, the campaign opens the door for travel professionals in…
Alex Masae has been named captain of the Solomon Islands Men’s National Basketball Team for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off on Monday, October 13, in Honiara. Head coach Michael Nao confirmed the appointment during the team’s final training session ahead of the competition’s opening day. “Our team captain for the Melanesian…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has clarified Western Province’s role in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Retreat in Noro, emphasizing that despite frustrations over the event’s organization, the province remains proud to have hosted the prestigious regional gathering. Speaking during the Western Provincial Assembly session on Monday at the Chahcha Conference Room in Gizo, Premier Veo described the…
Twenty-year-old Fred Valentina is set to become only the third taekwondo athlete from the Solomon Islands to compete at the World Taekwondo Championships in China. Solomon Islands Taekwondo Union (SITU) head coach Junior Maetia, who will accompany ther young lad to the 27th edition of the Championships in Wuxi, China, from October 24-30, expressed confidence in the young…
The Western Provincial Assembly has passed a revised budget of $40.2 million ($224,244.00) for the 2025/2026 financial year — an increase from the previous $36.7 million allocation. Presenting the budget during the Assembly meeting held since Monday and Friday Finance Minister Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the adjustment reflects Western Province’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stronger…