For Principal Magistrate Ben Alasia, the journey to the Bench was neither direct nor easy. It was shaped by self-doubt, persistence and a growing desire to serve his community through the law. Hailed from Dala South Village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, Mr Alasia began his education at St. John Dala South Primary School in…
More communities in Savo-Russell Constituency (SRC) have received fiberglass boats and Outboard Motors (OBMs) recently valued at more than $800, 000, thanks to tax-payers’ money. The support was aimed at easing transportation difficulties among communities and supporting livelihoods in the constituency. The transportation project was funded under the constituency’s CDF budget allocation for 2025. The…
After being acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots, John Kwaita has called on authorities to ensure thorough investigations before taking action against citizens. He warned that delays and mishandling of justice can have serious personal and professional consequences. The charges against Kwaita and Simon Mannie arose from the unrest on 24 November 2021,…
Kwaita, Mannie acquitted of 2021 Honiara Riot related charges, Magistrate Hollison rules that unavailability of witnesses means insufficient evidence or no evidence SIMON Mannie and John Kwaita have been acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots after the prosecution withdrew the case due to insufficient evidence. Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison on Wednesday granted…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with the Cabinet Monitoring and Coordination Committee (CMCC) in Honiara this week to provide an update on progress of the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Fred Kologeto, the CMCC brought together Ministers from across government and plays a central…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSC) have organized a welcome dinner for our RSIPF SWAT Team, who participated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) SWAT Challenge in Dubai from 7 to 11 February 2026. The dinner was organized to formally thank the RSIPF SWAT…
MINISTER for Fisheries and Marine Resources Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations that he supported rioters at Gold Ridge last month. The denial follows an incident on the night of January 20, 2026, when rioters — including men, youths and women — allegedly burned about 30 machines belonging to Gold Ridge Mining Limited. The Royal Solomon…
The Australia-funded classroom project at Laugwata Secondary School in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, is now 99.9 per cent complete and is expected to be fully finished by next week. The remaining work includes construction of a ramp, painting, and general clean-up around the building. The project commenced in early March last year and, despite several…
Solomon Islands and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Richard Marles in Honiara. The meeting, underscored renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both leaders committing to strengthen cooperation across security, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate action and regional…
Hon. Junior Isikeli Vave, Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands has visited a number of communities in his constituency in the past week to engage with locals and discuss development priorities. The part of the constituency tour included Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID). The visit was aimed to understand the…