Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station in Choiseul Province arrested three individuals suspected of stealing at a primary school in East Choiseul last year (2024). Choiseul Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said in 2024, during a school break, there was a break-in at a school in…
Plans are in motion to establish a Seghe Town Council in Ward 21 Buintusu to enhance governance and civic functions within the Seghe sub-station in Marovo, Western Province. A motion proposing the establishment of the town council was moved by Hon. Edward Ngava, the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 21, during the…
ANZ has announced the extension of Saver Plus, the world’s largest and longest-running matched savings and financial education program, to the Solomon Islands. This follows the successful launch of Saver Plus in Fiji and Vanuatu last year. ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Heath Bruns, said: “As part of the Saver Plus program pilot, 25 participants…
Biosecurity Airport Operations team reminds all travellers entering Solomon Islands to familiarise themselves with biosecurity requirements before entering the Solomon Islands. The warning came after the team continue to intercept fresh produce and other prohibited foods at the Honiara International airport. During the month of March, the Biosecurity Airport Operations team located at Henderson International…
A comprehensive review of the Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) described as a critical maritime service for underserved regions of the country has been announced. The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in a statement on Monday explained, the review will focus on operational efficiency, service reliability, and overall performance, ensuring that the…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is planning to reintroduce traffic lights, also known as pedestrian and signage, on main crossing roads for Honiara City towards the end of this year. MID announced the progress in its plans in a statement today, Monday 31st March. This effort aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow,…
CENTRAL Islands Province Premier Michael Salini has acknowledged the ‘collegial friendship’ between Solomon Islands and the United States, dating back to World War II. Premier Salini conveyed the acknowledgement to the US Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Ann Marie Yastishock when she paid him a courtesy call last Wednesday. Ambassador Yastishock and her entourage paid a…
SOLOMON Islands Government is preparing to reapply for membership in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) after withdrawing in 2018. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), Dentana Mckinnie, confirmed this during the Solomon Islands EITI Consultation Meeting held at Mendana Hotel last Friday. Mr Mckini stated that Solomon Islands withdrew from…
The push for statehood in Western Province has gained momentum, with the Non-Executive Government reaffirming its firm stance on the issue. Chairman of the Non-Executive Government, Hon. Rence Sore, MPA for Ward 7 Vonunu, reinforced this position in a speech during the Assembly meeting last week in Gizo. ‘’The Non-Executive Committee of the Western Provincial…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) successfully hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), and also elected a new Board. Close to hundred SICCI members turned up with sixty-eight [ 68] of overall SICCI financial members casted their votes. SICCI’s 2025/2026 Board Members are; Ms. Namoi Kaluae [Chairlady], Mr. Gordon Denty […