A 33-year-old man has been jailed for three years for being part of a group that broke into the Gold Ridge Mining Company’s ACOM Base in Guadalcanal and stole carbon gold. Two police officers were also part of the group. Aron Loke was sentenced on Monday 23rd February in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court after pleading…
Honolulu, Hawaii, – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded in Honolulu. Delivering closing remarks at the two-day Summit held at the East-West…
Road improvement works within Honiara City, involving the sealing of the Mendana Avenue road section from Heritage Park Hotel to City Council, will soon commence under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP). Given the scope and complexity of the activities, construction will be undertaken in four stages across eight sections. Works will progress sequentially,…
Honiara-based Lauru people celebrated Choiseul Province’s Second Appointed Day since becoming a separate 35th years ago. The celebration was held at the National Auditorium, Solomon Islands National Museum Honiara on Wednesday 25 February 2026. It marked more than three decades of unity, identity and progress under the theme “35 Years of Unity and Progress: Honouring…
Leader of Opposition Honorable Matthew Wale has slammed authorities for disregarding ‘copen’ in the dangerous substance list as an amendment under the Dangerous Drug (Amendment) Bill 2025. Speaking during the Bills & Legislations Committee (BLC) Hearing in Parliament this week, Hon Wale said government authorities’ negligence on this matter is inexcusable. “Why is copen not…
Securing land for a proper rubbish disposal site at the Malaita’s provincial capital of Auki continues to be a major challenge due to customary land issues. Provincial Secretary Erick George told journalists during a press tour conducted last week by the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands that most land in the province is customary…
Honolulu, Hawaii, – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the margins of The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit to advance bilateral cooperation and shared regional priorities. Prime Minister Manele expressed appreciation to the Government of the United States for convening the…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has raised utter disappointment that there are still gaps in the amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act for methamphetamine offenders. Hon Wale shared his dissatisfaction when the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeared before the Bills & Legislations Committee (BLC) today. The Opposition Leader said he is concerned…
Honolulu, Hawaii, – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with ʻAulani Wilhelm, Chief Executive Officer of Nia Tero, in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday to advance implementation of the Melanesian Ocean Reserve (MOR). The Melanesian Ocean Reserve is a collaborative regional initiative by the Governments of Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu aimed at protecting and sustainably…
A National Taskforce to spearhead preparations for the Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028 has been appointed. The Taskforce formally appointed by the National Government is mandated to plan, coordinate and oversee all activities associated with the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. Speaking during the Taskforce’s inaugural meeting, the Vice…