PUBLIC who wants to travel within the Solomon Islands via Solomon Airline can now book online for their flights. Solomon Airlines has made adjustments to the airline’s website to make it easier for people to book multi-sector travel within the country. This has been made immediately effective, passengers booking between any two destinations for travel…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha Police Station with the help of the community at Mamulele at Borderline area have arrested a 16-year-old male suspect from East Kwaio in Malaita Province this morning 17 September 2021. The arrest was done in relation to the alleged stabbing incident of a Bangladesh…
HARD work and sheer determination is what drives TR-Apartment owner, Timothy Raurau to complete his dream apartment which was officially opened by the Minister for Culture & Tourism (MCT), Thursday. The international standard apartment built at Panatina just above the Marine School was a dream come true for Raurau and his family. Speaking at the…
Police call on a suspect who stabs a Bangladesh National with a screwdriver and removes one of his teeth to surrender himself to any nearest police station. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “The incident occurred at the Borderline Bus stop on 11 September 2021 when the Bangladesh National and his wife left their shop at…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will be better networked with other Pacific FIUs and better able to combat the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, thanks to AUSTRAC’s gifting of video conferencing equipment to the FIU. AUSTRAC is the Australian Government agency responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal financial activities.…
Four suspects arrest for demanding money in Makira-Ulawa Province Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province have arrested four adult male suspects for demanding money from a 75-year-old man at Mamarawa settlement on 12 September 2021. Initial report said that one of the suspects saw his…
AS Premier Daniel Suidani is expected to arrive anytime soon in the country, another three (3) Members of the Provincial Assembly in his MARA Executive tendered their resignation, Thursday. According to sources from Auki last night, the Non-Executive Group (NEG) in the Malaita Provincial Assembly have claimed another 3 members of the Suidani Executive following…
WITH the recent open season of bech-de-mer, the community in the Malaita Outer islands of Lord Howe is calling for alternative income opportunities. Luaniua Community elder and chairman of Crime Prevention Committee, Wilson Sangahu emphasised on the hardship faced in the community during food shortages due to lack of cash flow and transportation. “During food…
WITH lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) is keen and committed more than ever to deliver tangible development for the betterment of the country as a whole. This is illustrated in last week’s one- day retreat at Ginger Beach where, all government ministries under the productive sector were…
River bank settlements pollute streams THE Chief Elder of WAIBA Association of West Wainoni in Central Makira, Pastor Gabriel Surare said many rivers and streams in the area which people have used for drinking and cooking for years, are now polluted as settlements have been established along their banks. He made the claim at a…