Tsunami Warning Station In Lata Revived

The tsunami warning station in Lata Wharf, Temotu Province, is operational again. This came after recent repairs done in collaboration with Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program.  The Solomon Islands’ tsunami monitoring network includes three key stations: These stations work together to provide real-time data that helps authorities confirm tsunami alerts…

ANALYSIS OF HIGH COURT’S DISMISSAL FOR SECURITY & JOINDER

The Solomon Islands faces a deepening parliamentary deadlock after the High Court dismissed the Attorney General’s applications for security of costs and joinder on behalf of the GNUT government.  This ruling strengthens the opposition coalition’s case to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene parliament, signaling a likely escalation of the constitutional crisis. �� Key Developments…

Bail ruling for Firimolea set

A ruling on a bail application for Frank Firimolea will be delivered in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday next week. Firimolea recently applied for bail, however, the prosecution has opposed the application. He is jointly charged with Donsia Deresi, 41, and her son Rickson Suiti Abana in relation to an alleged warehouse break-in at…

Solomon Airlines Launches 2nd Direct Service from Brisbane to Santo

PORT VILA, VANUATU: The Vanuatu Tourism Office has announced the expansion of Solomon Airlines international route network with the introduction of a new direct flight service connecting Brisbane, Australia (BNE), to Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu (SON).  The first flight arrived on Saturday 4 th April 2026, 12.45pm. This significant development enhances connectivity between Australia and Vanuatu’s…

Tropical low intensify

The tropical low [37U] with a central pressure of 991 hectopascals was located wester of Western Province in the Solomon Sea is intensifying. That’s according to a special weather bulletin number 7 issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services at 7:30pm Saturday 4th April. The special weather advises is still current for all provinces. “At 5pm this…