JUDGEMENT on the case of four former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) workers accused of misappropriating funds in 2012 and 2013 will be delivered on October 22. The accused, Former Financial Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Procurement Officer Robert Manu and former Accounts Officer Dalcy Maena, are facing judgement…
RE-TRIAL on the case of a teacher accused of stealing $1.3 million from the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) between 2017 and 2018 has commenced in the Honiara Magistrate Court. Cecilia Tome faces one count of Simple Larceny. The prosecution plans to call eight witnesses during the trial. This is a second trial after the case…
A RULING on a voir dire hearing conducted for three of the four men accused of breaking into the Tech Hub shop in Honiara early this year, and stealing over 80 mobile phones and $560 in cash will be delivered on October 23. The decision follows the closing submissions presented before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky…
Dr James Kwaimani Faiau from Baelelea-To’abaita in North Malaita graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology this week. James’s PhD journey is a personal story of sacrifice, persistent, faith and triumph. Nothing comes without sacrifice and keep trying to be better each time. Here he shares his remarkable education journey and achievement. A choice one makes in life…
Boe Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul successfully held its annual graduation ceremony and prize giving day for its year 13 students this week. The event was held under the theme, “Rising together for a better future,” honoured students completing year 13 and those receiving academic awards. Families, students, staff and community leaders turn…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a parade at Rove Police Headquarters, West Honiara to celebrate a strong partnership between the law agencies recently. The event, which was attended by the Hon. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, celebrated a strong partnership with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership…
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community policing, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) successfully conducted a community engagement program with the Motor Pool community recently at Henderson, East of Honiara drawing a large number of residents. The initiative provided residents with the opportunity to interact directly with officers, ask…
A project called Strengthening Inclusive Adaptation Capacity in Solomon Islands (SIAC-SI) was officially launched in Honiara on Thursday. This national flagship initiative aims to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate change and deliver its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The launched was made possible by the Government of Solomon Islands, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The Government of Australia…
More than 1,300 students of Honiara Senior High School (HSHS) now have access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene facilities, thanks to a joint initiative between the Government of New Zealand and UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and the Honiara City Council. The new Water, Sanitation…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has a total of 17 practicing specialist surgeons in the public sector as of October 2025. Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai confirmed this when asked by Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale in Parliament on Wednesday. Minister Bosawai said in terms of human resource…