A total of fifteen nationals will be awarded medals during the King’s Birthday celebrations on Friday, 13 June at the National Stadium. The Honors and Awards ceremony will be officiated by His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The medals are awarded following nominations to the Honors and Awards Committee, which is tasked…
Entry into the National Stadium for the King’s Birthday Trooping of the Colors Parade this Friday is free for the public. The Government House announced on Monday, 9th June. Private Secretary to the Government House, Rawcliff Ziza encouraged members of the public to come out and witness the Police and Uniform groups parade, following rumors…
NICE, France — The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens on Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable use of the ocean. The Solomon Islands delegation led by Hon. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is participating…
THE Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) lawyers are engaging in a four days professional development training at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara last week.The seminar is part of the twinning program under the Wantok Legal Network. It came about following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Public Solicitor’s Office in Solomon Islands and…
New wholesale fuel prices took effect in the country as of 1st June 2025, according to the latest pricing schedule released by South Pacific Oil (SPO) Ltd. The updated wholesale bulk prices per litre (excluding GST) are as follows: After applying the 15% GST and sales tax, the main port prices per litre are: For…
THE Chinese media play the constructive role of promoting social and economic development as designed by the Chinese government, and have contributed significantly to China’s modern advancement, said Professor Zhang Yanqiu. Prof Zhang is the Director, Deputy Dean of the Africa Communication Research Center of the Communication University of China. She was lecturing international journalists…
MORE time has been sought to allow police to complete their investigation into the case of seven men charged with the killing of a student last month at Borderline, East Honiara. The defendants – Hudson Eddie Asuani, Greg Metefaka, Richard Sangula, Junior Danga Kevin Sibele, Rusileta Jimmy and Daua Redley are facing the charge of…
A 26-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a community in east Honiara on Monday 2 June 2025. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station successfully carried out the arrest. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said it was…
Sunday 8th June, it´s World Oceans Day and I was reflecting on how there are moments in our work that go beyond reports and data—that connect us deeply to the people and places we serve. My recent monitoring visit to the Ofu Community in the Bita’ama region in North Malaita was one of those moments.…
The Guadalcanal Council of Women (GCW) Women Weather Watch Network successfully had a training on Gender, Leadership and Weather Watch Forum. The event was held over two days from the 6th and 7th June at the New Hope Academy Hall, Kukum Highway. A total of 32 participants including women and young girls participated in the…