MV TAIMAREHO CAPTAIN CHARGED

OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Investigation Department (NCID) have charged the captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 counts of manslaughter on 13 July 2022. This was revealed by the Supervising Director National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Superintendent Michael Bole. He said: “The charge of the captain of…

BAEGU OPENS UP FOR CHINA

East Baegu Council of Chiefs now welcome China as a foreign investor CHINA is now free to fund investment and development projects in Baegu on Malaita following a decision by the East Baegu Council of Chiefs two weeks ago. President Alick Ofo announced the turn-around after the Council had removed an initial resolution banning investment…

2022 National Bodybuilding Championship set

THE Solomon Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBBF) will be hosting its national championship on Saturday 16th July in Honiara.  The event will be held at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) High Performance Centre.  According to SINBBF president Paul Fanasia Junior, the event is an opportunity for current and new bodybuilding athletes to…

RSIPF and AFP step-up preparedness for ‘Operation Parliament’

In preparation for the sitting of parliament commencing next week (18 July 2022), the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and components of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) conducted Public Order Management (POM) exercises this week. Under RSIPF ‘Operation Parliament’, the SIAF contingent will support the RSIPF in maintaining law and order to ensure…

Rodie reappointed as PS Education

THE Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr. Franco Rodie, was sworn in today (13/07/2022) for his third term in office as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry. The swearing in ceremony was officiated by the Acting Governor-General, Mr. Patteson John Oti. Witnessing the ceremony was the Minister for Education and…

WATER SHORTAGE HITS GIZO

WESTERN Provincial capital of Gizo is once again being faced with one of its long-time problems of water shortage which has presented a lot of challenge for residents each day. The decade long challenge is now giving a lot of pressure and stress to many families as the dry spell continues. Although there were some…

Police clarify BSP incident in Auki

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has clarified that the vandalized incident at BSP Auki was a result of domestic issue between a staff of the bank and his wife. This clarification was made in response to the article published in this paper on Saturday.   Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Leslie…