The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) team has successfully concluded a significant operation on Shortland Islands in the Western Province (WP) recently. Supervising Director of the EODD, Senior Sergeant Peter Ririvere, said the team safely located and removed more than 70 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) that have posed a threat…
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf in Honiara. Originally agreed at SBD 240 million, the project cost has now skyrocketed to approximately SBD 700 million, despite being seven years overdue…
The image of Honiara City is set to undergo a significant transformation under the four components of the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) project, Phase II. The World Bank, Australia, and the Solomon Islands Government officially launched the second phase of the project at Don Bosco, east of Honiara on Friday. The project…
“Some of the most valued traditional money on Guadalcanal is now lost,” says local Chief Ben Misu. The Chief of Tandai explained that only a few pieces remain in certain parts of Guadalcanal, while others have completely disappeared. “The six most highly valued traditional shell monies our forefathers used to resolve conflicts were Matepuka, Matabala,…
BETIKAMA Adventist College (BAC) located east of Honiara this morning takes delivery of its first ever public restroom at a cost of $435, 430. The partnership project is jointly funded through the Australian Partnership Fund and Betikama Adventist College (BAC). As partners in the project the Australian Government provides $305, 340 and Betikama College –…
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Solomon Islands government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), have officially launched the “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara” project. This project aims to improve the road traffic environment and create a safe, convenient, and sustainable public bus system in Honiara, the capital city…
Solomons authorities have lifted the “Stop Notice” restricting Judges of the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) event from leaving the country following investigations into alleged fraudulent activities during the crowing of the Miss Pacific on Saturday 8th February. The Minister of Home Affairs instructed the Immigration Division to impose the “Stop Notice on all…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP held a productive bilateral dialogue with the Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, His Excellency, Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi. At the outset of the meeting, Prime Minister Manele expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government for the ADFD’s vital…
Five new Commissioners to the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) have been formally appointed and sworn-in by the Governor General His Excellency, David Tiva Kapu on Monday. SIICAC is now chaired by former Attorney General and senior lawyer, James Apaniai. The Deputy Chair is Ms. Florrie Alalo with three new commissioners including Mr.…
The partnership between Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has taken a significant step forward following a productive meeting held last week. Both parties have agreed to an open Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a departure from previous arrangements that required bi-annual renewals. This new agreement, proposed…