HCC improves waste collection with SkyEye

The Honiara City Council’s (HCC) cooperate mission is “to lead and work in partnership to deliver high quality, sustainable, and resilient services, and prosperous Honiara Communities”.  With that mission in mind the Waste Management and Control Division aims to realize this mission by undertaking few administrative steps to improve its service and one of these…

CSSI Legislative review forum ended

The Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) has successfully concluded a two-day Legislative Review Forum with key stakeholders, including government ministries, donor partners, and program providers. The forum, held on 6–7 May 2025 at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, led by Legal Consultant Mrs. Joanna Kenilorea. In her opening address, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the…

Our Telekom supports nurses’ program 

OUR Telekom has supported the celebration of International Nurses Day in Auki, Malaita Province by sponsoring a set of mobile phones that were awarded to nurses for their outstanding work. The event brought together nurses from both Malaita and Central Islands province to commemorate the occasion and recognize the dedication of healthcare workers. A key…

POLICE UPDATES

Box of marijuana seized in Isabel A box containing marijuana drugs addressed to Haevo Port in Isabel Province has been seized by Buala police. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Poutz Vanosi, said Buala police officers were on routine mobile patrol when they encountered the matter. PPC Vanosi said the team arrived…

Call for stronger community policing in Gizo

GROWING concerns over rising incidents of public disturbances in Gizo, Western Province have sparked fresh calls from residents and community leaders for stronger community policing. The Gizo Police have also been urged to take proactive steps to prevent further escalation. Over the past several weeks, locals have reported a surge in disorderly behavior, including late-night…

Has Australia abandoned its TPA commitment?

QUESTIONS are being asked as to whether or not Australia has abandoned its multi-million-dollar commitment to fund rehabilitation projects in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement (TPA) nearly 25 years ago. The agreement, which restored relative peace and calm to Solomon Islands was signed in Australia’s northern city of…

SIPFP rallies behind candidate Manakako 

The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) travelled to Kohabuha, Marasa in the Wanderer Bay Ward of West Guadalcanal on Saturday to support the campaign of their candidate, Philip Manakako, in preparation for the upcoming by-election on June 4. The by-election follows the passing of the late Moses Garu. The delegation included two Members of…