Solomon Islands: Cabinet ready for ‘temporary’ Facebook ban

The Solomon Islands’ government is considering a ban on social media platform Facebook, citing deterioration in civic behaviour and access to harmful information as instigating factors. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the proposed attack on freedom of expression, accountability, and access to information. The proposed ban was brought to Cabinet by Prime Minister…

RSIPF arrests man for stabbing 

OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Gizo Police Station in Western Province have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his first cousin brother at Patu Village on Ranogga Island in Western Province on 17 November 2020.  Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The victim…

In court with Assumpta

Botanical manslaughter case committed to High Court  Prosecution to make recommendation to GG One Link trial vacated  Prosecution to respond to representation    Botanical manslaughter case committed to High Court TWO men facing manslaughter over the death of a man whose body was found at the Botanical garden area in June will be standing trial in the…

APTC partnership with SI commended

MINISTER for Education and Human Resource Development has commended Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) for the existing partnership in education and training.  Speaking during the historic virtual graduation over the national broadcaster (SIBC) on Wednesday Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada said APTC is working actively with the Solomon Islands tertiary education skills authority to finalize the Solomon…