A family is homeless and their nine-year-old daughter is dead after the father allegedly poured petrol around the house which caught fire and destroyed the home. The incident is now under investigation by officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson police station. The tragic burning incident occurred at Tenaru bridge area…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has reiterated its appeal to all road users including pedestrians and vehicle drivers to take extra precautionary measures when using the public roads. The call came after Police has observed several traffic fatalities. “Pedestrians, before crossing the road, you are to observe the oncoming vehicles when crossing both lanes,”…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is encouraged by the ongoing progress of the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities for boosting the country’s copra and cocoa exports. Manele was briefed by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on CEMA’s ongoing activities under the CEMA Recapitalization and Revitalization Strategy 2021-2027. The Committee also provided updates on…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services, through its Neglected Tropical Disease Program, has launched a mass drug administration campaign for scabies in Malaita Province this week. Staff from the Malaita Provincial Health Authority are administering the treatment across all regions of Malaita. Reports indicated that scabies is prevalent throughout Solomon Islands, particularly in Malaita, where…
Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, delivered the Solomon Islands’ national statement at the United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future, calling for urgent global cooperation, financial reform, and meaningful partnerships to tackle critical global challenges. In his address to world leaders, Ramofafia highlighted the urgent need for action in…
Members of the Church Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) in Solomon Islands have successfully completed a two-week monitoring and evaluation visit to three of its project sites across the country. The CANDO team visited – Dunde project sites in Munda, hosted by the United Church, and Noro SSEC Church project site in Western Province from September 11-13,…
The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, held a productive meeting on Tuesday with his Vanuatu counterpart Minister Marc Ati, in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in the maritime sector. The meeting, held in Port Vila, focused on the Solomon Islands Government’s (SIG) intention to establish its own International Shipping Registry as part of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has farewelled two police advisors in Honiara last week. The two advisors are Clinton Smith and Sam Elmaghraby who work several years under the Royal Solomon Island Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau expressed deep gratitude for…
In a landmark initiative, the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara Constituency Morris Toiraena has organized his first-ever official meeting with Honiara City Council (HCC) Councilors representing the wards within his constituency. The interchange of ideas between the leaders was held on Friday 20th September 2024, at the Advance Technology Limited Head Office. This was seen as a significant step towards fostering stronger collaboration between…
SOLOMON Islands has endorsed the Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI) in-principle during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, held in the Kingdom of Tonga from August 26 to 30. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele reiterated this at a press conference in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Saturday. “I believe in the outcome statement communique,…