PACIFIC Ministers have hailed the Chairs of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWMM) Forum as champions of the Pacific Water Security Warriors Mechanism, underscoring the region’s commitment to safeguarding water resources and nurturing the next generation of water leaders. The recognition was included in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific…
A group of East Kwaio voters in Malaita Province have expressed concerns about their Member of Parliament (MP’s) health, which they say has been deteriorating since the April 17 joint elections. The current MP is Stanley Festus Sofu. “The MP continues to receive tax-payer funded salary and other perks while voters have been left in…
Leading an institute is not an easy task, especially when it comes to channelling bridges for better qualification for members of the institute for the betterment of the country as a whole. Pamela Naesol, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) shared her challenges in heading the institute, starting from…
Four road improvement contracts for Malaita Province will be officially signed in Auki on Friday 29th August, 2025. These projects are funded by the Australian government under the National Transport Fund (NTF) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure. The signing ceremony will be attended by a government delegation led by…
Senior officials from across government met in Honiara earlier this month to review options for the layout of the Bina Harbour port and tuna processing plant planned for Malaita. Three concept layouts for the site were completed by companies Kramer Asia Pacific, which focused on the land side infrastructure, and Haskoning Australia, which addressed the…
THE Honiara Magistrate court has granted a final adjournment to allow police execute a warrant of arrest on a man facing an indecent act charge, and failure to make an arrest with result in the withdrawal of the case. The defendant, Ani Alphonse, is facing one count of Indecent Act without Consent. This is in…
A 17-YEAR-OLD male who confessed to having unlawful sex with a 12-year-old girl last August in Choiseul Province has been sentenced to one year imprisonment. The juvenile, who could not be named for legal reasons, has pleaded guilty to one count of Having Sexual Intercourse with a Child under 15 years. This is contrary to…
The National Broadband Infrastructure Project undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) is a landmark project of China-Solomon Islands cooperation under the “Belt and Road Initiative”.This project offers a remarkable story of local materials engineer Hendry vividly embodies the practical achievements of the concepts of “localization” and “technical mentorship and knowledge transfer”.From a newcomer…
A 15-YEAR-OLD male accused of breaking into a house at Agape, West Honiara, and stealing mobile phones and $1,300 in cash will be summoned to appear in court on September 26. The juvenile who could not be named for legal reasons is facing one count of Burglary. The defendant was supposed to appear in court…
A twenty (20) year old male person has been senterence to one year imprisonment for striking a victim with an axe during a fundraising program at Sisiga village, Kokota ward, in Isabel province. A visiting Magistrate from the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court delivered the ruling during a court circuit to Buala recently. Investigation revealed to the court that the victim…