The Parliamentary Wing Leader of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party and Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has congratulated the newly elected Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal Constituency, Mrs. Mary Daniella Zae Garu. “On behalf of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party, I would like to congratulate Mrs. Garu on her election victory,” Hon. Wale…
Following the by-elections for West Guadalcanal Constituency on Wednesday 4th June a new Member of Parliament (MP) has been elected. She is the wife late Moses Garu, Zae Daniela Mary Garu who died early this year. His death had necessitated the by-election which was contested by six candidates. Following the arrival of the ballot boxes…
DISRESPECTFUL act and vandalism against health facilities in the rural communities has sparked deep concerned amongst community leaders calling for great respect to such important service. A community leader at Fox Bay Rural Health Centre in West Guadalcanal has expressed his disappointment on those who continue to show disrespect to important facilities that provide service…
Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will be signed with other government agencies and stakeholders to implement the National Crewing Policy. This policy was developed by the ministry last year aimed at providing fair and safe working conditions for Solomon Islands fishers working…
Verification process for West Guadalcanal Constituency was successfully completed on Thursday night with counting now underway. A total of 21 ballot boxes have are now at the counting venue. This include one for pre-polling. According to Returning Officer Mr. Willie Kokopu results would be declared on Friday night. “Hopefully result will be officially announced tonight,…
THE presidents of the world’s two biggest economies, China and the United States (US) in their phone talk on Thursday 5 June paved the way for the recalibration of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” The phone talk between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump was held against the backdrop of tensed relations following…
A 25-year-old man from a village near Auki Town in Malaita has been arrested for stabbing a 23-year-old man because he (partner) was unhappy with his wife for saying ‘good night’ to the young victim. The suspect committed the incident on Saturday 31 May 2025 when under the influence of alcohol. Auki police have arrested…
An inquiry into a Sri Lankan foreign national who committed suicide at the Top Timber area in east Honiara on 31 May 2025 is underway. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station are conducting the investigation. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said the deceased…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have conducted a community engagement program at Tasahe B in west Honiara on 1 June 2025. The awareness program with the theme ‘Technology and Culture,’ an engagement event incentive on community safety governance that has…
Police, Customs, and Immigration agent officers are welcomed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) during a visit to Australia recently. During the visit, the delegation observed interagency cooperation to detect and respond to criminal threats at the borders and measures in place to aid investigation and prosecution of offenders. The…