KINGS FACES PNG HEKARI 

Solomon Kings FC is set to face off against PNG Hekari on Sunday afternoon in the OFC Professional League round 3 at the Olympic Village in Melbourne, Australia.  This match is a rematch of their previous encounter on January 18, 2026, where Solomon Kings secured a narrow 1-0 win over PNG Hekari to get all the 3…

Acquitted Kwaita calls on relevant authority to ensure proper investigations

After being acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots, John Kwaita has called on authorities to ensure thorough investigations before taking action against citizens.  He warned that delays and mishandling of justice can have serious personal and professional consequences. The charges against Kwaita and Simon Mannie arose from the unrest on 24 November 2021,…

THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE

Oliveti struggles to access basic services in Choiseul province Nestled deep in the middle bush of Tepazaka Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, Oliveti village remains one of the most isolated communities in Choiseul Province. Despite the passage of time and government programs across the province, Oliveti continues to be largely forgotten when it comes to basic…

‘LONG WALK TO FREEDOM’

Kwaita, Mannie acquitted of 2021 Honiara Riot related charges, Magistrate Hollison rules that unavailability of witnesses means insufficient evidence or no evidence SIMON Mannie and John Kwaita have been acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots after the prosecution withdrew the case due to insufficient evidence. Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison on Wednesday granted…

Bina Harbour Project Update to Cabinet

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with the Cabinet Monitoring and Coordination Committee (CMCC) in Honiara this week to provide an update on progress of the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Fred Kologeto, the CMCC brought together Ministers from across government and plays a central…

Dinner organised for RSIPF-SWAT Team

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSC) have organized a welcome dinner for our RSIPF SWAT Team, who participated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) SWAT Challenge in Dubai from 7 to 11 February 2026. The dinner was organized to formally thank the RSIPF SWAT…

Tovosia denies backing Gold Ridge riot

MINISTER for Fisheries and Marine Resources Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations that he supported rioters at Gold Ridge last month. The denial follows an incident on the night of January 20, 2026, when rioters — including men, youths and women — allegedly burned about 30 machines belonging to Gold Ridge Mining Limited. The Royal Solomon…