THE prisoner who escaped from the low security facility at Tetere early last month is still at large. Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) is still conducting its operation to locate the prisoner, whilst the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) is on standby to assist. The Police Media confirmed that police are ready to assist…
Opposition Leader calls for immediate action on Kukum Clinic closure, emphasizes the situation will severely impact lives THE Leader of the Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has demanded immediate action from Authorities following the forced closure of the Kukum Clinic. Kukum clinic, essential to several local communities, was issued a six-month prohibition notice for closure, starting…
Sunday 10th December marked the Thanksgiving Service for the 2023 Pacific Games. It also coincides with the decommissioning of Team Solomon, GOC Workforce and seconded staff from government Ministries. Prime Minister and Minister of the Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and madam Emmy Sogavare, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi, the Governor General of…
The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS), Honourable Anthony Veke has praised the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) of the Ministry of Public Security of People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the security support rendered to Solomon Islands (SI). The honourable minister praised and thanked the CPLT for supporting the Royal Solomon Island…
THE change of name from ‘Western Province Second Appointed Day’ to ‘Western Province Day’ will be explained during the Western Province Second Appointed Day on Wednesday. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Assembly Non-Executive Member Hon Rence Sore on his Facebook timeline. “We’ll explain the name change from Western “Second Appointed” Day to Western…
Damusi and Su’u to appear in court TWO alleged leaders of the now defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM) and Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) will be appearing in court on Monday in relation to a planned burning of Mamara Housing Estate Development Building and attacks on other state-owned properties in May this year. Fifty-three year old…
REHABILITATION and upgrades of a critical but deteriorated 21 kilometer stretch of Malaita’s East Road are progressing well with road users already benefiting from safer, smoother travel over the repaired sections. The upgrades are supported by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and are being implemented by the Ministry…
THE country’s delegation to the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change currently underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has challenged world leaders to act swiftly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while easing hurdles to accessing global climate funds to address existing impacts on worst affected countries. The current impact of climate change in…
The Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale has lamented over Government’s reckless handling of the new nickel mining activities. In a statement this week, Wale expressed his sadness over the significant lack of knowledge and oversight by the Government in this sector. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Wale questioned the Minister of Mines about the…
By Ben FeltonCanberra SOLOMON Islands has become the first recipient of Australian-supplied Guardian-class patrol boats to arm its vessels, with the delivery of FN Herstal M2-QCB 12.7mm (0.50 calibre) machine guns last month. On 4 November Australian officials, including High Commissioner Rod Hilton and Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Justin Bywater, handed over the weapons at…