THE Public Solicitors Office (PSO) has initiated the launch of a sector-wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of legal professionals across various agencies. This initiative stems directly from the valuable insights gained through the Twinning Program between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Public Solicitor’s Office or…
NATIONAL carrier Solomon Airlines announces a limited-time 48-hour flash sale, offering travellers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy significant savings on international flights. For just two days, starting from Tuesday, 27th August, customers can save 20% on economy fares across selected international routes. “This flash sale is the perfect chance to book your dream vacation to…
The Solomon Islands 2024 Triennial and Annual Fuel Price Review Meeting was successfully convened in Brisbane, Australia, from August 12th to 16th. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including officials from South Pacific Oil Limited, Markwarth Oil Limited, and Gafung (SI) Limited. The Solomon Islands Government delegation was led by the Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and…
Over 60 Officers of the Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) have recently undergone a ‘5 Step Mindset’ training which also focuses on Crime Prevention Strategy (CPS) and Family Violence (FV). It was conducted by the Solomon Island Police Support Programme (SIPSP) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) trainers. Crime Prevention Strategy (CPS) and…
A student currently studying Catechist at the Nazareth Apostolic Centre (NAC) in Central Guadalcanal has been arrested and charged for a murder incident that occurred last week. Guadalcanal Police (GP) carried out the arrest and apprehended the suspect, a statement from Police Media Unit said. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province Chief Superintendent Rodney Kuma…
MORE than 1500 students from five schools in Honiara have been visited by members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the New Zealand Police, under the Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) to share with them about school safety. The talks focused more on the student’s personal safety while traveling from home…
To ensure safer and better-connected aviation network, an upgrade of the perimeter fencing at the Honiara International Airport advances is steadily progressing towards its completion. The works involve the replacement of 4.8 km of damaged fencing and the installation of an automatic sliding gate and three swing gates. These improvements are part of the Second…
A FOUR year old boy watched helplessly as his mother was tied to a wooden chair while being beaten by the father. The-43-year-old husband is a now a subject of investigation by Malaita Police after the incident occurred at Oneoneabu village in Central Kwarae, Malaita Province recently. A statement from Police Media Unit said, the…
ADAPTING to a new lifestyle due to an attack that deprived him of his left leg is painful for John Akwai but being the only child living with his elderly mother, he has no option but to fend for her and himself. “Life is totally different for me now. It is very difficult and challenging.…
SHADRACK FISANGO – the newly-elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 17 on Malaita – has called on the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Kwaio Stanley Festus Sofu to step down immediately, saying his condition calls for such an action. Fisango, pictured above, is a blood relative of Hon. Sofu. “I am…