OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Wale has encouraged women intending to contest the next National General Elections to join political parties, citing the high cost of participating in elections in Solomon Islands. He said the increasing cost is largely due to the country’s scattered geography and difficult terrain. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political…
The Garavu tribe in Central Guadalcanal has presented six chupu to Paramount Chief Walton Naezon during a reconciliation ceremony held at Obo Obo village on Tuesday. The reconciliation follows an incident last Wednesday, 21 January, when Chief Naezon’s vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has expressed concern over the lack of respect and disturbances through shouting and the playing of loud music through boom boxes (portable speakers) during the weekend. In a statement, Police has issued an appeal to all communities in and around Honiara to respect one another and maintain peace within their neighbourhoods on…
Gizo Police in Western Province have arrested and charged four suspects for criminal trespass that led to the attempted murder of a 20-year-old male victim at Jamia village in Vella La Vella, Western Province (WP). Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Superintendent Wilken Miriki says, “The suspects, who are from different villages, went to Jamia village…
A man has died following a tragic weather-related incident in Noro, Western Province, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27 January 2026.Police say the incident occurred at around 2:00pm when a large tree collapsed onto a leaf-built residential dwelling during severe weather conditions affecting the area.The adult male occupant of the house sustained serious injuries as…
Police have launched a search operation following a report of a missing person believed to have been washed away while attempting to cross the Lunga River near the Crusher Area, East of Honiara. The incident was reported to police after information was received that a young adult male was crossing the river with others when…
An inquiry into three missing people at sea between Isabel and Russell Islands during the Christmas period last year have been set up between officers of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) at Yandina, with the support from Auki police. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said a banana boat and…
The Ministry of Public Service has come out to correct what it describes as ‘inaccurate and misleading’ reporting concerning Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). No Appointment Was Ever Made The Ministry clarifies that Mr Kalu was never appointed to the position of Director-General of SIICAC. Accordingly, there was no rejection…
Preparatory work is now currently underway to re-establish the Meteorological Station in Kirakira after many years of closure. The provincial Secretary for Makira Ulawa Province, Christopher Waiwori in a statement welcomed the re-establishment of the Met-Station in Kirakira as it is vital that such service is available in the province to provide reliable and effective…
Students and teachers of Nusa Roviana Primary School in Western Province are now enjoying a safer and more conducive learning environment. This followed the official handover of a newly renovated classroom this week. The classroom, first constructed in 1965, had for decades remained in a poor state, with community members often describing it as more…