Kirakira police have arrested a nurse who had an accident with the Kirakira hospital ambulance vehicle over the weekend. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial, Mr. Tex Tafoa, said the accident had occurred in the D10 area close to the Kirakira airport in Makira-Ulawa Province. Supervising Assistant Commissioner Tafoa said the nurse who was allegedly under…
RENNELL and Bellona Province is expected to elect a new Premier within 48 hours, following the successful passage of a motion of no confidence against former Premier Derek Tenoaika Pongi. The motion was carried by a vote of 6–4 during a special sitting of the Provincial Assembly held yesterday in the provincial capital, Tigoa. A…
The Wanguo Gold Group, major shareholders of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), will host a grand 2026 New Year Celebration Gala on 31 December 2025 at the Gold Ridge Mine Site, Central Guadalcanal. The celebration — titled “Wanguo Gold Ridge Night 2026” is the first of its kind reflects the company’s commitment to progress, unity, and shared prosperity, as it continues its journey…
Rennell and Bellona Premier Derek Tenoaika Pongi is facing a motion of no confidence today (December 29) as the Provincial Assembly convenes a special sitting in the provincial capital, Tigoa. The motion was cleared to proceed after the Attorney General’s Chambers confirmed that an earlier assembly meeting held on December 9 was procedurally invalid. Minister…
POLICE in Auki have issued a strong warning to communities and youths following reports that methamphetamine and other illicit drugs are circulating within the town and surrounding areas. Auki Police Sergeant Robert Alegao confirmed that information received by police indicates the presence of the highly addictive drug, commonly known as meth, in the region. He…
POLICE in Auki have increased their operations as part of ongoing efforts to reduce crime and ensure public safety in Malaita Province, especially during the Christmas and New year period. In recent weeks, police conducted raids on several locations involved in the illegal sale of alcohol and the brewing of kwaso, a locally made homebrew. During the…
One of the Anglican Church’s most historic sites on Malaita, where missionaries first landed, was consecrated on Christmas Day—53 years after its original church building was destroyed by a cyclone. St Barnabas Church at Ngorefou in North East Malaita, Diocese of Malaita, is recognised as the first landing site of Anglican missionaries to northern Malaita. …
Biche Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Community on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province over the weekend marked 100 years since the establishment of the Adventist Church and arrival of the gospel at the community. The Adventist gospel was formally established there in 1924. Over the weekend from Friday 27th December to Saturday [Sabbath] 28th December 2025 the community came together to successfully…
The Community Policing Unit (CPU) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in the Kirakira police station continues to visit communities as part of the festive season community engagement plan. Team Leader (TL), CPU, Makira-Ulawa Province, Sergeant (Sgt) Audrey Suhata, said the visit was purposely to strengthen communities on their roles and responsibilities to…
The West Kwaio Constituency Development Committee (CDC) Sub-Committee held a crucial meeting on Monday, 22 December 2025, at the Busi’i Claudius Teifi House area to address delays and challenges surrounding constituency project applications for 2025. The meeting, attended by Ward Development Committee (WDC) Sub-Committee members from across the constituency, was officially opened with a prayer,…