Three police vehicles were stoned and an office sustained injury on New Year’s Eve in Honiara when patrolling and attending to police reports. Naha Police responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence in Ferakusia in east Honiara when a suspect struck left mirror. Apolice officer also sustained an injury on his back…
Makira Ulawa Provincial (MUP) Government has extended its warm greetings to the Government and people of Solomon Islands. The statement was issued on 1st January 2026 as the country enters 2026. In a statement Premier Stanley Siapu said, “Warm New Year greetings from the Provincial Government and people of Makira Ulawa Province to you all.”…
Mathias Lenialu is now the new Acting Commissioner of Police. A farewell ceremony was held at the New Year’s eve on Wednesday allowing members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to witness the change of leadership. The outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mostyn Mangau was farewelled during parade at Rove police headquarters after…
From 17 to 23 December 2025, under the framework of the China–Solomon Islands Minimally Invasive Urology Surgery Center Project, the 4th China Medical Team, together with delegation from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, worked closely with Solomon Islands counterparts. Activities focused on academic exchange, surgical demonstrations, ward rounds for complex cases, laboratory capacity…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has reminded all health workers to uphold the highest standards of responsibility and respect. That’s when using health facilities and government-owned properties. This followed a recent incident involving a nurse in a road accident while driving the Kirakira Hospital ambulance without proper authorization. The MHMS understands the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) strongly condemns the recent burning of the New Tenabuti Health Clinic on 26th of December 2025 describing it as an act that has caused significant damage to essential health infrastructure and disrupted vital services for the community. Reports have confirmed that the incident occurred around 9pm at…
New Zealand’s South Island United Football Club has announced the signing of 22-year-old Solomon Islands international Rovu Boyers ahead of the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand. Boyers becomes the club’s 19th signing, strengthening the Christchurch-based side as they prepare to make their debut in the region’s…
Two of the huge Christmas cones erected in Honiara continue has offered a space for many families and friends to spend their evenings together since the festive season. Our Telekom and Ports have erected their own Christmas towers in the city’s main business district which continue to be a major attraction since the festive season leading up…
A reconciliation ceremony was successfully held at Kolofe, Lau Mbaelelea constituency in North Malaita, on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025. The ceremony was held following an incident that occurred on the morning of December 9th, when a foreign worker contracted under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was viciously slashed with a hook knife by…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Tuesday 23rd December announced a partnership with BRED Bank Vanuatu and BRED Bank Solomon to help commercial customers access financing for their businesses and productive assets, supporting growth and job creation in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Vanuatu Daily Post reported that IFC, a member of the World Bank Group…