Honiara: Politicians are not gods, are temporary, and can be voted out, participants of the Pacific Peoples Forum in Honiara were reminded on Friday.Speaking at the gathering comprising of Pacific civil society and community organisation representatives, Transparency International Solomon Islands Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ruth Liloqula said the permanent, absolute power and authority of the state…
Malu’u Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for damaging school properties at Rameai Primary School in North Malaita recently. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Inspector Michael Ramosaea, said the suspect damaged a classroom louvre, doorknobs, and a ladder connecting the lower and upper levels of the school classroom. PPC Ramosaea said the…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is stepping up its security arrangement in Noro and Munda ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) retreat in Noro on Thursday. Operation Commander in Western Province, Supervising Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mr. Mathias Lenialu said police continue to boost their high visibility, cleanup campaign, and…
The Central Guadalcanal Youth Association and the Organizing Committee of the upcoming “Communities for Sustainability: EcoTourism and Green Development Fair” are proud to announce and acknowledge an exceptional contribution from Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) in support of the inaugural ‘COMMUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLITY ,ECO-TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT FAIR”. At short handover ceremony was held on Thursday…
Australia is supporting Solomon Islands as the Forum host and Chair of the upcoming 2025 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. This followed a request from the Solomon Islands Government, Australian willingly agreed and provided funding support for essential road repairs and climate-friendly upgrades to public infrastructure around Honiara. As part of Australia’s approximately SBD100 million…
The Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court has conducted a court circuit at Buala recently, sentencing a 36-year-old male to ten months for an indecent act that occurred last year.Buala police charged the defendant with an incident act contrary to section 138 (1) (d) of the penal code [chap 26], as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment)…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele (MP) has encouraged Pacific journalists attending the Regional Media Workshop in Honiara to continue telling the stories of the Pacific, ensuring regional decisions are meaningful and accessible to all Pacific peoples. Speaking at the official opening of the workshop, Friday, convened by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in partnership with the…
Local businesses in Malaita are partnering with First Nations businesses from Australia to expand eco-tourism links between Australia and Solomon Islands, creating both opportunities for learning and more local jobs. Hazel Harohau of AuthenticMala Tours travelled to Australia to meet with Indigenous Australia eco-tourism business Yura Tours in North Stradbroke Island. Hilda Rade Sofaemaena of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the voyagers of Uto Ni Yalo from Fiji who have journeyed across the Pacific to join Solomon Islands’ own Tepuke in Lata who sailed from Duff Islands in Temotu. During a a press conference on Wednesday PM expressed the powerful symbol of Pacific unity through our ocean. The two vaka…
The Iumi Wan Festival is set to kick off on Tuesday, 9th September at the SINU Cultural Village. This five-day event marks the second National Arts and Cultural Event for the country, coinciding with the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) Meeting. The inaugural event was held in 2023 alongside the Pacific Games. Dennis Marita, Director…