The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has clarified that the Facebook post that has gone viral is untrue and misleading. The photos referred to, portray armed police officers and a Chinese security guard hanging an object on his shoulder. Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support Mr Ian Vaevaso confirmed that these photos…
A two-day Consultation Meeting for Solomon Islands Heads of Missions gets underway in Honiara as of Thursday morning. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, officially opened the meeting. The consultation brings together the country’s heads and staff of overseas missions from Suva, Port Moresby, Canberra, Jakarta, Beijing, New Delhi,…
The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu (GCMG), has commended ongoing progress in strengthening the country’s national security measures. Delivering his Speech from the Throne at the opening of the third sitting of the 12th Parliament on Thursday – 24 April, Sir David commended the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional…
Nine people have recently been appointed as members of the Solomon Islands Health Research and Ethics Review Board (SIHRERB) for a period two years. The newly appointed members come from diverse fields, including Ministry of Education and Human Resources, the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine and Health Sciences (FNHMHS), the Research Office of Solomon Islands National…
The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu, says the national Government remains steadfast in its vision to transform the fisheries sector into a powerful engine of economic growth. Delivering his traditional Speech from the Throne at the opening of the 3rd Sitting of the 12th Parliament on Thursday (April 24), Sir David…
A TOTAL of 25 arrests were made over the Easter period with case of Common Nuisance making up most of the cases. It was also revealed that nuisance cases during the recent Easter celebrations in Honiara continues to increase compared to previous years. Thats according to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Commander…
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Western Province (WP) is being viewed as a massive economic asset that could be fully unlocked once statehood is granted to the province. Local leaders and Eminent Persons have reiterated that the vast marine resources within the EEZ remain underutilized under the current provincial structure. However, with statehood on…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty is set to be signed during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which will be hosted in Honiara from November 8–12, 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the announcement upon his return from the PIF TROIKA Meeting in Nadi, Fiji, recently. “The PRF Treaty is expected to be…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…