POLICE in Auki have issued a strong warning to communities and youths following reports that methamphetamine and other illicit drugs are circulating within the town and surrounding areas. Auki Police Sergeant Robert Alegao confirmed that information received by police indicates the presence of the highly addictive drug, commonly known as meth, in the region. He…
POLICE in Auki have increased their operations as part of ongoing efforts to reduce crime and ensure public safety in Malaita Province, especially during the Christmas and New year period. In recent weeks, police conducted raids on several locations involved in the illegal sale of alcohol and the brewing of kwaso, a locally made homebrew. During the…
One of the Anglican Church’s most historic sites on Malaita, where missionaries first landed, was consecrated on Christmas Day—53 years after its original church building was destroyed by a cyclone. St Barnabas Church at Ngorefou in North East Malaita, Diocese of Malaita, is recognised as the first landing site of Anglican missionaries to northern Malaita. …
The Community Policing Unit (CPU) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in the Kirakira police station continues to visit communities as part of the festive season community engagement plan. Team Leader (TL), CPU, Makira-Ulawa Province, Sergeant (Sgt) Audrey Suhata, said the visit was purposely to strengthen communities on their roles and responsibilities to…
The West Kwaio Constituency Development Committee (CDC) Sub-Committee held a crucial meeting on Monday, 22 December 2025, at the Busi’i Claudius Teifi House area to address delays and challenges surrounding constituency project applications for 2025. The meeting, attended by Ward Development Committee (WDC) Sub-Committee members from across the constituency, was officially opened with a prayer,…
In the early hours of Wednesday morning the day before Christmas, while Taro Station was still quiet, Mr Gordon Tuza took it upon himself to clean up the Buni Market area, a well-known spot for betel-nut vendors. Armed with only a broken shovel, Mr Tuza worked alone to remove rubbish and clear the market surroundings,…
Vaidam Health, a global medical platform, has announced plans to organize a medical camp in the Solomon Islands next month as part of its mission to improve access to specialist healthcare in under-served regions. What is Vaidam Health? Vaidam Health is an international healthcare facilitation platform that connects patients with trusted doctors, leading hospitals, and advanced medical…
A group of young youths were arrested by Honiara Police officers following the circulation of a viral video on Facebook that raised public concern over youth violence and disorderly behaviour in the capital. The video, which was widely shared on social media this month showed a group of youths using offensive language and identifying themselves…
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) successfully hosted a week‑long peer learning exchange with a high‑level delegation from Vanuatu’s Department of Local Authority, deepening regional cooperation on decentralization, risk‑informed development, and performance‑based provincial financing through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) of the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program of MPGIS. The exchange reaffirmed…
A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…