Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) Mr. Ian Vaevaso of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have assured voters in Western Province (WP) that police will ensure the election process is carried out peacefully and successfully. The assurance was made during his provincial visit to the WP last week as part…
THE OUR Party Parliamentary Wing Leader and Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asserted that education is expensive for Solomon Islands and thus it cannot be freely offered to every child attending schools in the country. Sogavare uttered this remark in reference to statements made by the Opposition coalition (Coalition for Accountability, Reform and Empowerment)…
THE Telekom Super League (TSL) is back for this year’s season, kicking off with two pre-season test friendly matches on Sunday at Lawson Tama. Waneagu United defeated Real Kakamora by a 2-1 score margin, while Solomon Warriors settled for a 1-1 draw with Laugu United. The last season finale saw Solomon Warriors battled it out…
THE matter of a former Member of Parliament for Temotu VATUD Constituency and Caretaker Premier of Temotu Province Clay Forau Soalaoi will return to court today. That is for fixing of the trial dates before Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi. This matter was mentioned in court yesterday before Magistrate Michael Fagani as Magistrate Taeburi was not…
AS part of Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Executive support to the provincial policing in preparations for the upcoming Joint Election, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Juanita Matanga paid a courtesy visit to several offices before commenced her community engagements program in Makira–Ulawa Province. DC Matanga met with the Provincial Government, the Hanuato’o Diocesan Bishop,…
THE Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming and the Caretaker Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr Culwick Togamana and officials from MHMS were yesterday briefed on the progress of the National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center Project. The briefing was conducted by the Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction Solomon Ltd’s Project Management Group Leader…
Caretaker PM Sogavare has accused US of being insincere about wanting to deepen relations with SI, claims foreign forces may fund some political parties to stage another riot during coming NGE CARETAKER Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accused the United States of insincerity about wanting to deepen its bilateral relations with Solomon Islands at a…
PACIFIC eye doctor John Szetu of Solomon Islands has been recognized for his instrumental work in preventing blindness. Following 36 years of delivering eye care across the Pacific Islands, Dr Szetu was awarded the Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award at the recent Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress. The award recognises individuals…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Taro police station have arrested a 23-year-old male person for the allegation of rape of a 12-year-old girl in Northwest Choiseul. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Inspector Elliot Ngilli says, “The 12-year-old-girl went by herself at the beach on 23 March 2024 and…
The Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands (CASI) on Tuesday this week elected its new executive members to lead the association forward. The committee comprised of a Chairperson, Vice chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and three ordinary members. Incorporated under the provisions of the Charitable Trust Act, the alumni association will be able to: promote social and professional interaction…