Probe into missing crew continues

AUKI police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of a crew member who reportedly fell overboard from Pelican II while enroute from Honiara to Malaita Province early this month. The incident is believed to have occurred at an unknown location between Gela and Malaita on Friday 6th June. The missing man was a crew…

Under-age drinking on the rise in Auki

POLICE in Malaita Province have reported a concerning rise in under-age drinking, particularly amongst students, in public areas around Auki. During the first crime prevention operation conducted in Auki two weeks ago, officers arrested three young men and issued warnings to several under-age boys and girls found drinking and causing public disturbances. Malaita Provincial Police…

PM meets students, professionals in Suva

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele early this week on Sunday met with Solomon Islands students and professionals living in Suva during a gathering at the AusAid Building, University of the South Pacific (USP). The event brought together Solomon Islanders studying at universities in Fiji as well as those working in regional and international organisations, including…

SI represented at international science events

Solomon Islands was proudly represented at two prestigious international science events this month. The events included; the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) 2025 in Brisbane, Australia and at Taiwan. At ICCB 2025, the following organizations from Solomon Islands are attending the conference. They are; 1. Baru Conservation Alliance, 2. The Nature Conservancy, 3. Solomon Islands National University and…

Commander Davies farewelled

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has bid farewell to Solomon Island (SI) Commander under the RSIPF and AFP Police Partnership Program (RAPPP) Heath Davies. The ceremony was held at Rove Police Headquarters on Friday 23 June 2025. Commander Davies, who is also the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF),…

IS GLOBAL HEALTH THE NEXT FRONTIER?

GLOBAL health challenges now appear to be the next frontier for Solomon Islands-China bilateral cooperation. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale MP highlighted this in discussions with the staff of Nanjing Medical University [NMU] during his visit there last week. Hon Wale who led a delegation of senior Opposition figures, representing political parties that make up the…

PM Manele reaffirms commitment at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit

In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the global stage. The challenges of trade tensions, climate change, and geopolitical pressures require our unity now more than ever. Reflecting this spirit, Prime Minister…

Restaurant owner slapped with $10k fine

A restaurant owner who distributed disposable plastic forks to customers last June has been fined $10,000. This is the first-ever case initiated under the Environment (Single Use Plastic Ban) Regulation 2023. Xian Pan Li, 51, of China, was found guilty after a trial for one count of Distribution of Single-Use Plastic, contrary to clause 4(2)…

Newborn screening project for congenital hypothyroidism at NRH launched

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) and collaborative partners launched on 12th June, the Newborn Screening Project for Congenital Hypothyroidism. It is a milestone for Newborn Screening and a crucial step towards ensuring the health and well-being of our newborn babies who has Congenital hypothyroidism. This is a 3-year pilot project to initiate   newborn Screening with…