There is a shortage of condoms normally distributed for free by Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA). In a public statement issued online Jack Martin from SIPPA said, there has been a stock out of condoms across Solomon Islands since February this year. Because of that they have seen an increase Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).…
A 28- year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 63 year-old man at Ruagao village in North Malaita. According to Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau last Friday, the accused allegedly struck the victim on the head and face with a shovel during a dispute over a land issue. “The incident occurred when the…
ONE of the three accussed of masterminding the November 2021 riot in Honiara, Knoxley Atu will hear his application to strike off the sedition this Friday. The deferment allows the defendant Atu’s lawyer, Lawrence Kwana from Honiara Attorney, to personally appear and make the application. Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly did not allow a…
The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) officially handed over two new buses for the Honiara City Council (HCC) clinics on Friday. The brief ceremony was held at the HCC head-office car park in Honiara. The two buses are specially for Mataniko Pikinini Clinic and Mbokonavera Clinic to transport their health workers and sick patients. Speaking at…
The motion of no confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has been withdrawn by the mover and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara Gordon Darcy Lilo after Parliament resumed at 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday 6th May. Speaker, Patteson Oti explained the motion was not listed in Tuesday’s order paper because it was…
Speaker of National Parliament has suspended Parliament to 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday 6th May to allow time to address issues surrounding the non-appearance of no confidence motion in Tuesday’s order paper.After nearly two hours of waiting Speaker of National Parliament Patteson Oti appeared into the Chamber and told the Members of the Parliament (MP) that…
Ahead of the scheduled Motion of No Confidence, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday 6 May 2025 the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its unity and readiness. Members of the GNUT coalition convened on Monday afternoon in a caucus meeting at Cabinet, chaired by the Caucus Chairman,…
A refresher training on mindset plus and cybercrime was recently conducted for Buala police in Isabel Province. The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and New Zealand Police (NZP) conducted the training. The refresher trainings focused on developing high-performing and capable teams, enhancing community engagement, and implementing crime…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Anthony Albanese, on his successful re-election. In an official message sent to Canberra on Monday, Prime Minister Manele conveyed his sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Albanese for his resounding and landslide victory in Saturday’s federal election to…
A historic moment was celebrated in the country’s first capital township of Tulagi on Friday, 2nd May, in which the restored former residence of the British Resident Commissioner, built in 1904 was officially unveiled. The historic home, located on a hill above Tulagi Township, with a 360-degree view of stunning ocean views and islands looking…