Closing submissions in the trial of a man accused of raping and murdering a woman at Ngella, Central Islands Province, last year will be made on December 15. The defendant, Joe Koti, 42, faces charges of rape and murder. The trial began in August, during which the prosecution presented seven witnesses before Judge Emmanuel Kouhota.…
A 33-year-old man accused of being part of a group that stole a large quantity of gold carbon from the Gold Ridge Mining Company in Central Guadalcanal will now take his plea on December 15. Aron Loke, who faces one count of Warehouse Breaking and Committing Felony, appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week on…
The Mataniko Dental Clinic will reopen next week after more than ten months of closure for major renovation works. A small ceremony to celebrate its completion and reopening was held at the clinic on Wednesday. The renovation was funded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through its Infrastructure Division at a cost…
PARLIAMENT has passed the $5.6 billion total appropriation for the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 without any amendments on Wednesday afternoon. This follows Parliament’s decision to allocate an extra day to complete proceedings, after members were unable to conclude scrutiny of the bill within the four days designated for the Committee of Supply under the Standing…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has issued a public notice refuting an online article that alleges the Ministry released a list of schools accused of cheating in recent national assessments.Permanent Secretary Dr. Franco Rodie confirmed that the circulating article is false and misleading, stressing that MEHRD has not released any such…
THE Koehoto Landowners Association (KLA) says it has not objected to any application submitted to the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) for the acquisition of a Prospecting Licence (PL) over lands within its territory. Paramount Chief Rockson Tele has appealed to tribal members and leaders not to interfere with the legal process…
The Premier of Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo while declaring the 44th anniversary of Western Day, appealed for profound reflection on leadership and a renewed commitment to achieving “Inclusive Development through Community Partnership,” the theme of this year’s celebration. Speaking to a large gathering in Seghe sub-station in Marovo, Premier Veo began his address by…
Australia is investing in the next generation of Solomon Islands leaders, awarding 36 Australia Awards Scholarships for study at top universities across Australia in 2026. This year’s cohort includes 2 PhDs, 28 Masters, and 6 undergraduate scholars – a powerful boost to Solomon Islands’ human capital. With 16 women and 20 men, the program reflects…
Every vaccine given is a step toward a brighter tomorrow—where children thrive, families flourish, and the Solomon Islands moves forward with confidence. The country, through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, took a bold step in this direction by investing in immunization through the development of the Solomon Islands National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2026–2030.…
THE Koehoto Landowners Association (KLA) has urged the Mines and Mineral Board not to grant any prospecting licence (PL) over Mt Vulumasa SPL 194 in Central Guadalcanal to Gold Ridge Mining Company Limited (GRML). This call comes as the Mineral Board is expected to meet today to deliberate on the company’s application. In a letter…