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…
The Magistrate Court from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court has sentenced two youths in their 20s for stealing about ten thousand dollars from a victim at Sepi village in Isabel province during a court circuit in Buala recently. Two young men, ages 18 and 19, have been sentenced for the offense of simple larceny contrary to…
Australia’s Acting High Commissioner Emily Flahive says that sustainable growth in the Solomon Islands depends on strengthening professional relationships. She highlighted this when addressing accountants at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Association (ISIA) Congress 2025 held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. Ms Flahive highlighted Australia’s support for Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) program, describing it as…
Three routes under the government Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) are now operational, enhancing maritime connectivity and flow of goods and services spurring economic development and improved access for remote communities across our islands. The newly awarded routes include: – Route 3: Servicing Sikaiana Island (ongoing) – Route 5 to Rennell Bellona Province (first trip expected soon) – Route 6 covering Makira Island Weather coast…
Farmers in parts of Western Province, particularly copra and cocoa producers from Rannoggah, Vella La Vella, and Simbo have been severely affected by shipping delays in July 2025, coupled with a sudden drop in copra prices this month. Local buyers in rural areas reported paying between $5 to $7 per kilo in July in order…