Drunkard youth nabbed for assault

A male person has been taken in for questioning by Gizo Police, Western province after he allegedly assaulted an Asian shop manager. The unfortunate incident occurred around lunch time today, Tuesday, at a shop opposite Gizo main market. The youth who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of offence…

SI represented at Troika mission

SOLOMON Islands is part of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Summit Troika Plus Mission currently in New Caledonia The country is represented by Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade. As part of their fact-finding mission, the Forum Troika Plus Leaders dedicated Monday to an in-depth Talanoa with a range of stakeholders…

World Bank’s mission to review SIRAP

A World Bank mission visited Solomon Islands to support the completion of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP). The original project and the implementation of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) will close as of December 31, 2024. The mission reviewed implementation progress, discussed key achievements and lessons learned under…

MSG officials discuss security strategy

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Security Strategic Working Group has completed their sixth workshop meeting in Honiara last week. The group comprises representatives from all the MSG member states of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia and Indonesia.  Indonesia is an associate member.  They…

MP conducts inaugural constituency tour

THE Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) office has embarked on its first-ever constituency tour last week, marking a significant milestone since taking office. This initiative reflects the CKC’s commitment to engage with communities and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the constituency in serving the people of Central Kwara’ae. The tour was led by Ricky Fuo’o, the newly elected Member…

OPMC responds to Wale 

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has responded to the Opposition Leader Matthew Wale urging him to learn his geography before taking a stand on the matter of West Papua. West Papua was and is still under Indonesia’s sovereign rule; therefore any issues pertaining to West Papua have to be pursued through…

MP Kenilorea urges balanced approach

The Leader of the Independent Group Peter Kenilorea Jr., noted the recent reported commitment made by the Solomon Islands government to provide voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO), apparently announced at the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Manila, Philippines, but also called for a cautious balanced approach on the use of meagre finances. …

Wale hits back at PM

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister for engaging in deceptive tactics following criticisms of his silence on the recent kidnapping issue.  Hon. Wale stressed that matters of national security falls squarely on the Prime Minister, not the Leader of Opposition. “It is misleading for the Prime Minister to shift…