Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency (H.E) Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara, delivered a statement on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. She spoke on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum members during the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly which was held on 24 November…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, on 12 December, officially opened the 120th Session of the OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels, in his capacity as President-in-Office of the OACPS Council. Addressing Ministers and delegates from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, Minister Agovaka expressed appreciation to OACPS Secretary-General H.E.…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has closed the 120th Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers with a strong call for Member States to translate reform commitments into measurable action and restore the Organisation’s credibility through delivery. “The renewal of the…
The Noro Town Council (NTC) in Western Province has appealed to residents to respect newly installed traffic signboards. This followed reports of vandalism less than a week after their installation within the township. Town Clerk Gavin Totu said some individuals had deliberately damaged the new signs by peeling off parts of them, an act he described as vandalism that undermines Noro Town’s…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) completed a pivotal Roundtable Discussion with the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) this week in Honiara. The event aims to foster direct dialogue between the private sector and tax authorities on ongoing reforms and procedural challenges. Held at the Heritage Park Hotel’s Gallery 2, the round-table provided…
The case of former teacher Cecilia Tome, found guilty of larceny involving $1.3 million of government funds, has been adjourned to December 22 for the defense to file its sentencing submissions. The court has set the sentencing date for 5 January 2026. The prosecution had already filed its sentencing submissions on the previous court date. The…
Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi has told parliament that his ministry is intensifying its campaign against invasive pests threatening crops in Rennell and Bellona. He was responding to a question from Opposition Leader Mathew Wale, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langa Langa, during the question-and-answer session. Wasi said the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and…
For the past six years Pangobiru Community High School (CHS) in Northwest Choiseul has been battling an ongoing water crisis, a situation that continues to disrupt classes and affect the wellbeing of students and teachers. School principal Mr Romuel Poqeava said the water crisis has affected the school since 2017, force classes to begin late,…
Commissioner of Lands, Allan McNeil, has dismissed allegations of fraud surrounding the government lease over the Kongulai water treatment plant land, saying the issue was a mistake rather than any deliberate wrongdoing. Mr McNeil made the clarification last Thursday following claims in the media questioning the variation of the government lease made in 2023, particularly…
The Year 6 to Year 7 (Form 1) placement results for the 2026 academic year has been released. This follows the approval issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr Franco Rodie. The announcement was made on Monday, 15 December 2025, in accordance with the Year 6…