THE admission of three of the four men, accused of breaking into the Tech Hub shop in Honiara and stealing over 80 mobile phones and $560 in cash early this year, will be used against them in the main trial. This follows Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea’s ruling yesterday on a voir dire conducted to…
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman accused of stabbing her partner to death with a kitchen knife following an argument at Mbokona, Central Honiara, last month, will reappear in court on November 18. Anna Kefedo faces one count of Murder. On Tuesday was her first appearance in the Honiara Magistrate Court following her remand on the last court…
TAX payers through the East Central Guadalcanal (ECGC) Constituency Office has launched a major initiative aimed at boosting access to information, communication and technology (ICT) services in rural areas with the provision of Starlink systems to eight (8) Community High Schools. The support is part of the constituency office’s effort and commitment under the leadership of Member of Parliament,…
Three officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have returned from the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) 2025 Conference, held in Melbourne, Australia, from 12–16 October 2025, equipped with new knowledge and insights to strengthen forensic capability in the Solomon Islands. The RSIPF delegation included Detective Inspector Garnette Kwanairara Jnr (Officer in Charge of Forensics), Detective Constable…
Honiara, – To promote environmental stewardship among young Solomon Islanders, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) collaborated with the Pristine Seas team to host the Expedition Education Program on Monday, 3 November 2025, at the MEHRD Conference room. Pristine Seas, led by Enric Sala and a team of scientists, policy experts, and filmmakers, is a National…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in collaboration with AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), visited Christian Care Centre (CCC) at Tenaru recently. The visit brought moments of joy and encouragement to mothers and children living at the center. During the visit, the RSIPF officers spent the day presenting gifts, engaging with families, and providing emotional support to those who…
Solomon Islands is represented at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development currently underway in Doha, Qatar. The Summit opened on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Trevor Manemahaga is leading a six-member delegation to participate at the meeting. The United Nations (UN) Second World Summit for Social Development was convened to bring global leaders…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI) has officially certified the RSIPF Drone Support Unit (DSU) as an authorized Unmanned Aircraft Operator under Part 102 of the Civil Aviation Act 2008 and associated rules. The handing over of the certificate was described a major milestone in modern policing capability, with Issued under Certificate No.…
AN observer has welcomed the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC)’s move to create a separate budget head for the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced the decision during a press conference in the Cabinet Room on Tuesday. He said the Government recognises the important role of…
SOLOMON Islands must consider its culture and Christian values when addressing issues relating to LGBTQIA+ people, says Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. His remarks follow an ABC report highlighting findings from a new study which claims Solomon Islands is failing to fully meet its human rights obligations for people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities…