INFLATION has been a major issue in the Pacific and has risen to historically high levels in some countries in the region. This was discussed in the 37th South Pacific Central Bank Governor’s Meeting (SPCBGM) hosted by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila from November 3-4, 2022. The meeting was convened under the…
SIFF: Solomon Islands Women’s national team finish second behind Australia at the Pacific Women’s Four Nations Cup 2022 in Canberra after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Fiji today at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. Solomon Islands started the match on the front foot showing an attacking flair which led to a…
Government hires foreign legal advisor for its Mineral Resources Bill 2022 THE thorny issue of who owns what is below six feet in the ground is being included in the Government’s new Mineral Resources Bill 2022. Ownership of mineral deposits below six foot, even on customary land, has always been a controversial issue between landowners…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has graduated two Nauru Police officers on International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) level one. The graduation was held yesterday after four weeks of intensive training at Hells Point. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Advisors, Australian Federal Police (AFP) Advisor, a staff from the Australian High Commission…
THE man who allegedly mistreated and abused his family with violence and sexual abuses in Central Islands Province will appear in court on Monday next week. That is when he is likely to enter his pleas to two counts of domestic violence, one count of cruelty to children and four counts of indecent assault. The…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is impressed with Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) for leading the way in investing in major projects. He spoke of his fascination at the commissioning of a new three- storey office complex, new international entry overhead gatehouse, new domestic terminal building and the groundbreaking ceremony and unveiling of the new SIPA…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially handed over a newly completed girls’ dormitory and ablution block to Gela Ilau Community High School, in Siarana village, small Gela, Central Island Province. The dormitory consists of 14 rooms and can accommodate about 60 students. The dormitory together with the ablution block cost…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) rebutted an article published in Solomon Star newspaper this week with the title “Police expose the rorts within” as totally misleading and nonsense. The RSIPF Executive members travelling with the RSIPF trainees to China was part of the initial plan and consensus made by the Commissioner of RSIPF…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has farewelled the longest serving police officer after serving the police for thirty eight years last night (11 November 2022) in Honiara. A farewell dinner was hosted for the outgoing Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support (CS) Mr. Ian Bara with the presence of the Minister of Police, National…
Dr. Transform Aqorau has been appointed the new Vice-chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University, SINU announced in press statement on Friday. Dr. Transform Aqorau signed his contract in the presence of the Chair of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Council, Dr. Morgan Wairiu. Dr. Transform Aqorau is Professor of Oceans in the Institute…