DISRESPECTFUL act and vandalism against health facilities in the rural communities has sparked deep concerned amongst community leaders calling for great respect to such important service. A community leader at Fox Bay Rural Health Centre in West Guadalcanal has expressed his disappointment on those who continue to show disrespect to important facilities that provide service…
Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will be signed with other government agencies and stakeholders to implement the National Crewing Policy. This policy was developed by the ministry last year aimed at providing fair and safe working conditions for Solomon Islands fishers working…
Verification process for West Guadalcanal Constituency was successfully completed on Thursday night with counting now underway. A total of 21 ballot boxes have are now at the counting venue. This include one for pre-polling. According to Returning Officer Mr. Willie Kokopu results would be declared on Friday night. “Hopefully result will be officially announced tonight,…
THE presidents of the world’s two biggest economies, China and the United States (US) in their phone talk on Thursday 5 June paved the way for the recalibration of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” The phone talk between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump was held against the backdrop of tensed relations following…
A 25-year-old man from a village near Auki Town in Malaita has been arrested for stabbing a 23-year-old man because he (partner) was unhappy with his wife for saying ‘good night’ to the young victim. The suspect committed the incident on Saturday 31 May 2025 when under the influence of alcohol. Auki police have arrested…
An inquiry into a Sri Lankan foreign national who committed suicide at the Top Timber area in east Honiara on 31 May 2025 is underway. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station are conducting the investigation. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said the deceased…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have conducted a community engagement program at Tasahe B in west Honiara on 1 June 2025. The awareness program with the theme ‘Technology and Culture,’ an engagement event incentive on community safety governance that has…
Police, Customs, and Immigration agent officers are welcomed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) during a visit to Australia recently. During the visit, the delegation observed interagency cooperation to detect and respond to criminal threats at the borders and measures in place to aid investigation and prosecution of offenders. The…
Counting for the Paripao ward and West Guadalcanal Constituency by-elections will commence once all the formalities are completed. By-elections for the two regions were held on Wednesday 4th June. Most of the counting officials are in Honiara for the start of the counting process. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Anisi provides an update before lunch…
As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the United Nations Development Programme in Solomon Islands as part of the Pacific MCO contributes widely to a more sustainable environment using natural resources sustainably and increasing resilience to climate change and disasters. Among our programming, today we proudly shines a spotlight on a transformative,…