RSIPF Forensics end drug investigation training

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of their Forensic Drug Investigation capability. This followed completion of the Phase 2 Forensic Drug Investigation course in Honiara recently.  The course was presented by Supervising Laboratory Coordinator Detective Constable Frank Korai and marked the first time that RSIPF has…

RAPPP farewells staff

The RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) bid farewell to its Staff Officer, Detective Sergeant Ngaire Schumacher, in a ceremony held on 22nd January 2025. Detective Sergeant Schumacher, who deployed into the country in February 2022, was the Staff Officer to the AFP Commander Solomon Islands and the Advisor to the RSIPF on Strategic…

SINU, Melbourne Uni sign deal

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Melbourne to enhance and expand partnerships with regional educational institutions.  This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening academic collaboration between Australia and Solomon Islands. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said the MoU…

Opposition Office expresses condolences

The Opposition Office has expressed its condolences following the passing away of the Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal Moses Garu. In a statement the Leader of Opposition and CARE Coalition Leader Hon. Matthew Wale, Members of Parliament of the Opposition Group and CARE Coalition Opposition Staff shared their condolences to the family of Late…

Australia offers 500 TVET scholarships 

Australia will fund 500 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarships in 2025 for young Solomon Islanders.  Under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership, the Australia Skills Award will be delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) to provide greater access to quality TVET qualifications for Solomon Islanders.  Valued at…

Pan Li to stand trial

TRIAL of the restaurant owner who denied distributing plastic disposal forks to his customers at his restaurant last June commences today, Tuesday. Xian Pan Li faces one count of Distribution of Single-Use Plastic contrary to clause 4 (2) of the Environment (SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAN) Regulations 2023, as read with section 55 of the Environment…