A NO-case to answer submission will be made in court next for three men on trial for allegedly attacking two men bush knives, resulting in one death, in Koivo Village in the Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL 3) last May. No date has been fixed as of yet for the hearing of the No-Case…
WESTERN Provincial Premier Billy Veo has issued a heartfelt apology to the people of Makira following the tragic death of young Stephanus in Honiara recently. Premier Veo expressed his deepest condolences to the grieving family and the entire Makira community, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence that has shocked the nation. “As…
Months into the 2025 academic year, parents and teachers in and around Honiara are voicing growing concerns over a homemade drug that has been circulating in schools and communities for years now. The drug, known locally as ‘Copen’ or ‘Scoop,’ is produced using tobacco and other household substances readily available in nearby shops. Once manufactured,…
A World War II bomb (unexploded ordinance (UXO) was discovered on Tuesday, 27th May around around lunch time on the eastern side of the Ministry of Fisheries Headquarter in East Honiara. The discovery was made by a team of Explosive Ordnance (EXO) personnel, led by a retired Bomb Disposal Unit officer. The device is believed…
Parliament has officially gone on a special adjournment following a motion moved by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, in the House on Tuesday 27 May 2025. The motion, which was passed without objection, reads: “That at its adjournment on Tuesday 27 May 2025, Parliament shall adjourn to Monday 14 July 2025.” In his statement to…
A National Border Coordinating Committee (NBCC), a new body tasked with advising and supporting the government on all matters related to border security management held its first meeting on Tuesday, 27th May. Its part of Solomon Islands Government initiative through the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS). Speaking during its first deliberation,…
The passage of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024 has been welcomed by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele describing it as a major milestone in the Government’s efforts to drive investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth across the country. The National Parliament on Monday passed the SEZ Bill through the Committee of the…
The Ranongga-Simbo Constituency (RSC) on Tuesday (May 27) submits its 2024 CDF Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), a reassuring step toward the compliance with the reporting obligation under Section 29 of the CDF Act 2023. The report submitted comprised of the records of the total CDF allocation of about $3.8m disbursed…
A shoreline protection wall, safeguarding Malaita’s largest building infrastructure against the increasing threats of sea level rise and coastal erosion is being proposed. Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project will undertake the task to enhance the resilience of Auki Market. This project aligns with the province’s broader climate adaptation strategy, aiming to…
GENEVA, (WHO) — Solomon Islands has now officially become a member of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation following the official adoption and announcement made at the 78th World Health Assembly’s plenary session last Friday. At the General Committee Meeting held on the 21 May 2025, the list of the 12 new member…