A man from Lord Howe in the Malaita Outer Islands has died while diving for beche-de-mer in the Western Province. The incident was believed to have occurred on Thursday afternoon after his oxygen tank reportedly malfunctioned underwater while diving off Rannongah Island. The deceased was said to have been working for a Chinese beche-de-mer agent…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Water Carmine Piantedosi has tendered his resignation from the organization, citing differences with the Board of Directors. This was confirmed by Dr Culwick Togamana Chair of the SIWA Board of Directors. In a statement he said, on 20th October 2025, Mr Piantedosi informed the Board of his decision to…
Honiara, – Internationally-renowned travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet has named the Solomon Islands as one of top 25 ‘Best places to visit in 2026’. Solomon Islands is the only South Pacific nation named in the prestigious listing which includes destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The result can be directly attributed to Lonely Planet Destination…
Solomon Airlines has announced a 7-day sale on selected flights and routes offering up to 25% discount on lowest published year-round economy fares to popular Pacific destinations. The fares allow travel to Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand on selected dates between – 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026, from Honiara to Nadi during December 2025…
A MAN accused of stealing a large quantity of gold carbon from Gold Ridge Mining Company in Central Guadalcanal has been remanded in custody, while his alleged accomplices remain at large. Aron Loke, 33, faces one count of warehouse breaking and committing felony. He appeared on Wednesday in the Honiara Magistrate Court, where a remand application was…
A WARRANT of arrest has been issued for a convicted man who escaped police custody in Buala, Isabel after police officers allowed him to leave briefly to collect his belongings from his uncle’s home. Francis Goidi was found guilty last week after a trial for one count of Indecent Act during the Magistrate Court circuit in Buala. Public…
A YOUNG man has been sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison for stealing $8,000 in cash from his relative’s bedroom in July at Tamboko Village, Northwest Guadalcanal. Bendito Tavechikai, 27, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Burglary. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea handed down the sentence this week and…
LAWYERS representing landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, have served applications related to the 2019 oil spill to the accused companies based in Korea, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong. This follows the High Court’s approval for the applications to be served out of jurisdiction. Attorney General John Muria Junior confirmed this in Parliament on Tuesday…
A MAGISTRATE has raised concern over continued lack of police vehicles to execute arrest warrants and serve summons on accused persons. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti made the remarks after issuing a warrant of arrest for an accused in a domestic violence case who failed to appear in court this week. She issued the warrant and…
Solomon Islands will host the 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting. This followed a successful bid by Minister of Culture and Tourism (MCT) Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas who is attending the 2025 event in Tonga this week. The event presents a major economic windfall for the Solomon Islands with a large contingent, including delegations from…