Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will establish a Centre for Distance and Flexible Learning (DFL) in South Guadalcanal. This is set to offer a landmark education initiative that promises to transform opportunities for young people and adults alike. Rollen Seleso, Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, announced this during the Motion of Sine Die last month. MP Seleso described the programme as a “valuable second…
More than 800 Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers have already received their payments under a new salary structure as part of a wider re‑levelling programme backdated to January 2024. This is part of government’s commitment to recognising and improving teachers working condition and welfare, the Education Minister and South Choiseul Member of Parliament (MP) Tozen Leokana has declared. Speaking during the Motion of Sine Die in December 2025…
Auki police arrested a 64-year-old former police officer for the illegal sale of beer during Christmas and New Year 2026 at Wairokai on 9 January 2026. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police arrested the suspect and confiscated 12 cartons of beer. Supervising PPC Ramosaea said police also removed kwaso…
The Gizo Town Council (GTC) is preparing to roll out the second round of its mass stray dog culling exercise across key townships in Western Province, including Gizo, Munda and Noro. The planned operation will also extend to sensitive areas such as the Helena Goldie Hospital compound, following approval and strong pressure from the Western…
A Honiara Magistrate has criticised the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) for failing to implement basic payroll compliance systems. Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Pakoa made the criticism this week when sentencing former Teacher Cecilia Tome to four years in prison for the larceny of $1.38 million in public funds. “The essence of putting compliance…
The sentencing submissions and mitigation for a man who admitted to burning his brother’s house last September in Guadalcanal has been adjourned to January 15. James Leua, 40, is facing one count of Arson. He had previously pleaded guilty, and his matter was listed for sentencing submissions and mitigation in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday. However,…
A 40-horse power Yamaha engine along with a ray boat has been found in Dai Island in North Malaita recently without any passenger onboard. Auki police in Malaita has revealed this in a statement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the community elders from Dai Island has confirmed that they found the boat but no person on it.…
Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands says 2025 had been a “defining year” for governance reforms, as the Ministry of Home Affairs tightened financial discipline and strengthened accountability across public institutions. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die, MP Isikeli Vave said the government’s focus on internal systems, compliance and performance management was laying “foundations for…
The ruling on a committal hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her partner at Mbokona, Central Honiara, last October has been adjourned to Friday 9 January. The case of 34-year-old Anna Kefedo was listed for ruling on Wednesday but Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa adjourned the matter as she was unwell. The prosecution…
A MAN accused of being part of a group that robbed a businessman of between $200,000 and $500,000 in Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, has been released early this week after finally paying up his cash bail. Eddie Funubana, who is facing one count of robbery, appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this week, where it was confirmed that…