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…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels. Speaking at the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting (PWWM)…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received new digital equipment to strengthen its National Fisheries Observer Program. This was made possible thanks to the support of Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Program through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), as well as FFA’s ICT Division. The handover held Monday at the MFMR…
For as long as she can remember, Hellen had no water at home. She walked for thirty minutes over hilly terrain to fetch water from the nearest stream for her family’s daily needs. When it rained, she collected and stored rainwater. Hellen’s daily activities revolved around water availability. Many days she would trek twice to…
A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces is being held at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara. The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning…