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Two speedboats for RSIPF

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received two speedboats from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the Aola base on 13 January 2026. The speedboat worth SBD 3.5 million dollars was shipped from China and handed over to the RSIPF in the presence of Honourable Minister of Police, National Security, and Correctional…

Minister Vave pledges wider access to civil registration

The Minister  for Home Affairs says civil registration and public services are beginning to reach more citizens, but vowed that the government must do more to extend access to the country’s most remote communities.   Addressing the Motion of Sine‑Die, Isikeli Vave reflected on his one year of progress within the Ministry of Home Affairs.  He said, birth and…

Distance Learning Brings New Hope to South Guadalcanal

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will establish a Centre for Distance and Flexible Learning (DFL) in South Guadalcanal.   This is set to offer a landmark education initiative that promises to transform opportunities for young people and adults alike.  Rollen Seleso, Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, announced this during the Motion of Sine Die last month.  MP Seleso described the programme as a “valuable second…

ECE teachers re-levelling payout

More than 800 Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers have already received their payments under a new salary structure as part of a wider re‑levelling programme backdated to January 2024.   This is part of government’s commitment to recognising and improving teachers working condition and welfare, the  Education Minister and South Choiseul Member of Parliament (MP) Tozen Leokana has declared.  Speaking during the Motion of Sine Die in December 2025…

Former cop nabbed for illegal sale of beer 

Auki police arrested a 64-year-old former police officer for the illegal sale of beer during Christmas and New Year 2026 at Wairokai on 9 January 2026. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police arrested the suspect and confiscated 12 cartons of beer. Supervising PPC Ramosaea said police also removed kwaso…

Stray Dog Culling to Cover Gizo, Munda and Noro

The Gizo Town Council (GTC) is preparing to roll out the second round of its mass stray dog culling exercise across key townships in Western Province, including Gizo, Munda and Noro. The planned operation will also extend to sensitive areas such as the Helena Goldie Hospital compound, following approval and strong pressure from the Western…

Court blames MoFT for missing payroll “red flags”

A Honiara Magistrate has criticised the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) for failing to implement basic payroll compliance systems.  Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Pakoa made the criticism this week when sentencing former Teacher Cecilia Tome to four years in prison for the larceny of $1.38 million in public funds. “The essence of putting compliance…

Sentencing submission, mitigation for accused arsonist adjourned to Jan 15

The sentencing submissions and mitigation for a man who admitted to burning his brother’s house last September in Guadalcanal has been adjourned to January 15. James Leua, 40, is facing one count of Arson. He had previously pleaded guilty, and his matter was listed for sentencing submissions and mitigation in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday. However,…

OBM found without passenger onboard 

A 40-horse power Yamaha engine along with a ray boat has been found in Dai Island in North Malaita recently without any passenger onboard. Auki police in Malaita has revealed this in a statement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the community elders from Dai Island has confirmed that they found the boat but no person on it.…