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Hunt is on for Life-sentenced inmate who escapes from Tetere Correctional Centre

A search is currently underway for a prisoner who was serving a life sentence at the Tetere Correctional Centre but escaped from the facility on Thursday 2nd November 2023, between 8pm-9pm.

5 Nov 2023

Government
King Charles III officially declared Head of State of Solomon Islands
King Charles III was officially declared the Head of State for Solomon Islands following his Accension to the Throne on Friday 8 September 2022. His Excellency the Governor General Sir David Vunagi on Monday 12 September read to the nation the Proclamation from Buckingham Palace on the Accension to…
13 Sept 2022
Guadalcanal Province
“I APOLOGIZE”: HON. BRADLEY TOVOSIA
Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal has issued an apology to people who may feel hurt about the statements he uttered in parliament during the second reading of the constitutional amendment bill 2022.
9 Sept 2022
Government
Parliament passes Constitution Amendment Bill 2022
Parliament this evening passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 to defer the national general election to 2024 with 37 of the 49 MPs voted in support.
8 Sept 2022
Government
Police encourage ‘business as usual’ as they continue to monitor law and order situation in Honiara
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomon International Assistance Force (SIAF) are continuing with operation providing security to the people of Solomon Islands, particularly in Honiara.
8 Sept 2022
Government
Cost Benefit Analysis and Policy Analysis and Reporting workshop
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) in partnership with the United Nation-Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) successfully delivered a four (4) days’ workshop on Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and, Policy Analysis and Reporting (PAR)…
8 Sept 2022
Aviation
Dash 8 to return by September or October, current repair costs SBD$18m
National flag carrier Solomon Airlines today announced that its largest domestic aircraft Dash 8 will be returning to the country despite costing the airline millions of dollars in repair.
1 Sept 2022
Laws
38-year-old father charged for alleged rape of daughter
Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old father for allegedly raping his biological daughter in east central Guadalcanal. The man was charged with three counts of incest contrary to section 163(2) of the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016.
1 Sept 2022
Government
Government says Solomon Star’s daily editorial is full of assumptions
The Solomon Star editorial scathing attack on the PMO’s as being involved in a “War on media Freedom” proves how some journalists are misguided, unethical and simply unprofessional.
1 Aug 2022
Government
Spiritual broadcasts to continue on SIBC
The office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has clarified that the church devotional radio broadcasts on SIBC will continue until the current contract ends. This was announced in response to an Island Sun news item that claimed OPMC has halted the programme.
20 Jul 2022
Government
Solomon Islands and the Republic of Fiji renew long standing friendship
Solomon Islands and the Republic of Fiji this week renewed their longstanding friendship and pledged to further deepen traditional relations. Prime Ministers Hon.
13 Jul 2022
Government
SI Gov’t welcomes and acknowledge US $60m commitment to support Ocean Resilience
United States Vice President Kamala Harris today announces new commitments to strengthen U.S. partnership with the Pacific islands including the Solomon Islands.
13 Jul 2022
Government
Solomon Islands to sign bilateral Maritime Agreement with Fiji today
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will today sign a bilateral Maritime Agreement with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama at a side event of the 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting which kicks-off in Fiji’s capital, Suva today.
11 Jul 2022
Government
Prime Minister leaves for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon Manasseh Sogavare will be leading a delegation to the 51st Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji tomorrow. The Forum begins on 11-14 of July. Prime Minister will join other Pacific Leaders in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji.
7 Jul 2022
Government
Accessing finance for Ocean projects is a major concern for Solomon Islands
While there are huge commitments being made and offered to assist countries to conserve, protect and manage their ocean resources, accessing finance for ocean projects is still a major obstacle for many Small Island Developing Countries (SIDS), including Solomon Island.
3 Jul 2022
Foreign Relations
Solomon Islands and India to enhance Bilateral Cooperation
Solomon Islands and India have renewed and reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation to new heights following a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.
30 Jun 2022
Government
Solomon Islands seeks reciprocal Visa Waiver from Australia and New Zealand
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele calls on Australia and New Zealand to consider providing reciprocal visa waiver for Solomon Islands passport holders. Minister Manele made the call when he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Hon.
30 Jun 2022
Government
Quarantine-Free travel to Solomon Islands begins tomorrow
As of tomorrow, 1st July 2022, visitors to Solomon Islands will no longer be required to undergo institutional or home quarantine. The country’s international borders will reopen fully from tomorrow onwards, with the first fully booked international commercial flight from Brisbane scheduled to…
30 Jun 2022
Government
Maesiola re-appointed to head MID
The Government has re-appointed Stephen Maesiola as Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) following the end of his previous contract recently.
27 Jun 2022
Laws
23-year-old male suspect arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year girl
Police in Taro, Choiseul Province have arrested a 23-year-old male suspect for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Vincent Eria said the incident occurred between 1 February and 20 April 2022 according to a statement from Police…
11 May 2022