A MAN facing multiple charges relating to false pretences offences will be taking his plea in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week. Darwin Kopana faces two counts of obtaining credit by false pretence, two counts of false pretence, one count of driving to be licensed and one count of malicious injuries. His matter was listed…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is working on developing a mining policy aimed at safeguarding the rights of its people and the region’s natural resources. This initiative comes as one mining company is currently conducting prospecting activities in Rendova, while another is undergoing legal processes and consultations with landowners, chiefs, and the provincial government regarding…
A Man in his 30’s has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for attempted to rape 48 -year-old woman on her way to Kirakira market in Makira Province. Norman Nemao, in his 30’s, was sentenced during the Kirakira court circuit early this month, after pleading guilty to one count of attempted…
Local Malaita business Goshen Enterprise is partnering with Australia to help taro farmers increase production to meet growing demand for product in Honiara. Australia’s support, in collaboration with Solomon Islands Government ministries, will help Goshen scale up operations creating more local jobs, supporting more farmers, and contributing to the development of the local agricultural sector.…
Tensions flared in Gizo last week as several betelnut vendors stormed the Office of the Gizo Town Clerk and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) Headquarters. This was in response to the crackdown by authorities to remove unlicensed betelnut vendors in a move to maintain order and cleanliness in Gizo town. Reports claimed the vendors shouted…
ROAD contractor, EMCO Pacific is preparing to paint road line and markings on the reinstatement road of the Kukum Highway in Honiara. This came after the successful completion of the remaining road reinstatement works from Maromaro Betelnut Market to the SINU Kukum entrance associated with the Solomon Water Sewer Line Installation Project. Transport Infrastructure Management…
Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua, has called on the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) to expand its outreach services across the entire province. Mr. Asilaua made the appeal during a meeting with SIPPA Executive Director Jack Martin in Auki on Thursday. He commended SIPPA’s efforts, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas, but stressed…
WORK on the China-funded Auki Road tar seal project is set to officially begin next month in Auki, Malaita Province. This announcement was made in a recent post on the China-Aid Auki Road project’s official Facebook page. According to the post, the third batch of construction materials and equipment have arrived in Auki this week. …
The Guadalcanal Provincial Full Assembly meeting is set to convened tomorrow starting at 9am at the provincial chamber, Ritaleven Building in Honiara. A statement from the Guadalcanal Province Government said, this important event will bring together the 20 elected representatives to discuss key issues, policies, and initiatives that impact the province. The 2025 – 2026…
The Baha’i community in the Solomon Islands joined millions worldwide in celebrating Naw-Ruz, the Baha’i New Year, with prayers, feasting, and cultural performances. About 5000 plus followers of Baha’o are in Honiara, Auki, Gizo and other Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) in their local communities across the country. Observed annually on March 20 or 21, Naw-Ruz…