Police at Auki police station in Malaita Province have arrested and charged seven males and three females in Auki town during a police raid targeting gambling in public places including individuals who allowed their premises to be used for illegal gambling activities. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the provincial government…
THE Board of Central Bank of Solomon Islands has decided to maintain an accommodative monetary policy for the next six months, following their meeting on Thursday 20th March. An “accommodative policy” refers to a central bank’s approach to expanding the money supply and boosting economic growth, typically by lowering interest rates. CBSI said this is…
A MAN facing multiple charges relating to false pretences offences will be taking his plea in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week. Darwin Kopana faces two counts of obtaining credit by false pretence, two counts of false pretence, one count of driving to be licensed and one count of malicious injuries. His matter was listed…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is working on developing a mining policy aimed at safeguarding the rights of its people and the region’s natural resources. This initiative comes as one mining company is currently conducting prospecting activities in Rendova, while another is undergoing legal processes and consultations with landowners, chiefs, and the provincial government regarding…
Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua, has called on the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) to expand its outreach services across the entire province. Mr. Asilaua made the appeal during a meeting with SIPPA Executive Director Jack Martin in Auki on Thursday. He commended SIPPA’s efforts, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas, but stressed…
WORK on the China-funded Auki Road tar seal project is set to officially begin next month in Auki, Malaita Province. This announcement was made in a recent post on the China-Aid Auki Road project’s official Facebook page. According to the post, the third batch of construction materials and equipment have arrived in Auki this week. …
The Guadalcanal Provincial Full Assembly meeting is set to convened tomorrow starting at 9am at the provincial chamber, Ritaleven Building in Honiara. A statement from the Guadalcanal Province Government said, this important event will bring together the 20 elected representatives to discuss key issues, policies, and initiatives that impact the province. The 2025 – 2026…
Two men who pleaded guilty to drinking alcohol in a public place at Point Cruz, Honiara on 4th August, 2024, has been fined $500 each on Thursday. Anthony Fo’oka and Walter Joseph were fined after pleading guilty to the charge of Liquor Not To Be Consumed in a Certain Public Place contrary to section 65…
A SECOND phase of geotechnical investigations was conducted in Malaita province last month progressing the Solomon Island Government’s plan for a new world class tuna processing facility and port at Bina Harbour. The marine ‘over water’ study by engineering firm Tonkin and Taylor International from New Zealand involved drilling four holes of 100 millimetre into…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Prosecution Department has once again received a critical support from the Australian government. On 20th March 2025, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) delivered a support to the RSIPF’s Prosecution Department that includes desktop computers, monitors and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) through the Australian-Solomon Islands…