Chairman for Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Sir Dr. Jimmie Rodgers and the O’Neill Remington Group’s Hon. Peter O’Neill on Friday, 31st January signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enter into a partnership to purchase and jointly own to operate the iconic King Solomon Hotel. “I am delighted to announce, on behalf of…
THE election petition filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Ricky Fuo’o by his predecessor Jackson Fiulaua has been dismissed after a successful strikeout application by the new MP. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer dismissed the petition, citing that the petitioner, the immediate former MP for the constituency Mr Fiulaua, failed to effect…
AN ELECTION petition case filed against Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Baolo Ward in Isabel Province, Ian Mason will proceed to trial on February 11. This follows Judge Leonard Maina’s dismissal of an application by the MPA to strike out the petition for the ‘want of prosecution’ – due to the failure of Mason’s…
A MAN, who allegedly stabbed his wife for wearing hair extensions, has been released on bail and will appear in court on February 10. The defendant is facing one count of Causing Grievous Harm. The incident occurred on January 1 after the couple returned to their home in West Honiara after attending a New Year’s…
The reigning queen and this year’s 8 incredible contestants participated at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 official prayer service at St Barnabas Cathedral this morning. They joined their delegations in a moment of reflection and unity, also connecting with the congregation and our local communities. A beautiful start to an exciting journey ahead! The…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP reiterated the government’s commitment to national unity and transformation, urging public servants to take pride in their work and serve Solomon Islanders with dedication and loyalty. In a meeting with the Permanent Secretaries and Policy Secretaries on Friday morning, Prime Minister Manele emphasized the importance of leadership as a…
Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) says it is yet to receive any advice about the three Solomon Islanders who are facing deportation from the United States (US).And according to the US President Donald J. Trump deportations list released early this week, three Solomon Islanders are also included.The latest move…
FOUR more contestants in the Miss Pacific Island Pageant (MPIP) arrived today in Honiara ahead of next week’s program. Miss PNG May Hasola arrived earlier in the morning at 11am followed by other three other contestants: Miss Samoa – Litara Ieremia Allan, Miss American Samoa – Pauliana Felise Vitale and Miss Tonga – Racheal Guttenbeil…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP has sent his warmest greetings to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), marking the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025. In his message, PM Manele emphasized the strong and enduring relationship between Solomon Islands and China, highlighting the deepened…
AN application to strike out a case filed by the Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Peter Kenilorea Jr challenging the appointments of more than two public officers into the Solomon Islands Water Authority Board by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia is set to be heard on March 7.…