A MAN who killed an elderly man during a late-night argument over money in 2023 at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal Province has lost his bid to overturn his murder conviction. The Court of Appeal found the killing was not an act of self-defence. The alleged incident occurred on the night of 11 August 2023 at Tausoro,…
THE Court of Appeal has reduced the prison term of Philip Basikekero, who killed his wife in a violent attack, from 15 years to 12 years imprisonment. The attack occurred on 25 December 2022 at their home in Fulisango, East Honiara, shocking the local community. Basikekero, 57, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his 48-year-old wife, Gladys,…
TRIAL of two brothers accused of burgling properties worth over $42,000 and $334,000 in cash from a building in the Fangs area at Tandai in West Honiara is underway this week. Joe Malau, 31 and Matthew Malau, 34, are facing trial for the charge of Burglary before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea. The alleged incident…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, attended an Open Day at the Lofung Border Outpost in Shortland on Friday 7th November to highlight the progress and significance of this vital security and development project. The event brought together traditional leaders, community members, youths, church groups, government officials, and international…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has announced that Associate Professor Eric Katovai, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), has been elected a Fellow of the Pacific Academy of Sciences (PAS). He joins 12 other leading Pacific researchers and innovators who have been recognised by the Academy for their outstanding contributions to science, education, and leadership across the region. Established in…
No Solomon Islands Government (SIG)-sponsored students are currently studying at the University of Goroka (UOG) in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This was confirmed by Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency William Soaki, following violent clashes between students and villagers near the university’s back gate at Ato Market on…
The Solomon Islands has joined Pacific Island nations in calling for a complete transformation in the way climate finance is delivered, during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) now underway in Belém, Brazil. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Hon. Polycarp Paea,…
Solomon Islands joined other Commonwealth nations in commemorating Remembrance Day — also known as Poppy Day — at the Cenotaph Memorial Garden in Honiara on Tuesday. The solemn occasion is observed annually across Britain and Commonwealth countries to honour the men and women who served, suffered, and ultimately sacrificed in times of war and conflict.…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency and Minister of Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has made an emotional plea for unity, dignity, and true economic ownership during the historic handover of the 20 per cent shareholding in KFPL to Kolombangara landowners. In his powerful address on Monday at Ringi during the event, Hon. Tanangada said the occasion marked…
The Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency and Minister of Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has urged Kolombangara landowners in Western Province to embrace investment and innovation over dependency, as they formally received the historic 20 per cent shareholding in Kolombangara Forest Plantation Limited (KFPL). The official handover which took place on Monday at Ringi in Kolombangara was described as the…