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Bipartisan Task Force concludes three-day review of Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024

The National Government is pleased to announce that a bipartisan task force has been established to undertake a thorough review of the Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024.

4 Mar 2026

Law and Order
China pledges to support Solomon Islands combat drug related crimes
By Alfred Pagepitu The People’s Republic of China has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands in combating drug related crimes. Deputy Commissioner of the Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT), Kang Guan, made the statement during an inquiry into the Dangerous Drug (Amendment) Bill…
25 Feb 2026
Law and Order
Minister Rore attends Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Fiji
The Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Clezy Rore attended the Commonwealth law minister’s meeting that concluded in Fiji this week. The meeting started on Monday with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers progress and shared prosperity for the people of the…
12 Feb 2026
High Court
High Court Welcomes New Judge
By Alfred Pagepitu The High Court of Solomon Islands has formally welcomed its newest judge, Her Ladyship Justice Emma Ohukeni-Ma’aramo Garo, during a ceremonial sitting in Honiara today.
12 Sept 2025
FFA
Judicial Symposium 2025 Opens in Honiara
HONIARA, 19 JUNE 2025 – Judicial Officers across the Pacific and international fisheries legal experts are gathering in Honiara over a three (3) days Symposium. This marks yet another significant regional event co-hosted by the Honourable Chief Justice of Solomon Islands Sir Albert R.
19 Jun 2025
Health
Authorities urged to address Copen drug
By Taromane Martin Police and other responsible authorities must wake up and address the manufacturing and alarming use of Copen within Honiara schools, as the number of users increase daily.
4 Jun 2025
Parliament
Parliament enacts Special Economic Zones Bill 2024
By Alfred Pagepitu The National Parliament passed the Special Economic Zones Bill 2024 today without any amendments. The bill now becomes an act of parliament to regulate and establish special economic zones across the country to promote investment, job creation, and economic growth.
26 May 2025
Entertainment
Music rights workshop in Honiara
By Mary Idu A music rights workshop is currently underway in Honiara. The work aims to educate participants on copyright and intellectual property, marking a significant step in promoting the rights of local musicians.
20 May 2025
Solomon Islands
Government to bring Constitutional Amendment Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill back to parliament
By Alfred Pagepitu The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will reintroduce the Constitutional Amendment Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill in Parliament.
8 Apr 2025
Law and Order
HCC continues demolishing operations amidst ongoing illegal houses
The Honiara City Council (HCC) and the Police Response Unit officers, have intensified operations to demolish illegal structures (houses) behind the Multi-Purpose Hall and the University of the South Pacific Centre, in which the land HCC owns.
4 Apr 2025
Court
Ministry of Lands welcomes another court ruling against Pari Development
The Ministry of Lands Housing and Survey welcomes the High Court orders handed down on Friday 14th March 2025 which ruled in favour of the Commissioner of Lands and Registrar of Titles against Pari Development Company.
14 Mar 2025
Justice and Legal Affairs
University of the South Pacific Establishes Historic Agreement with Solomon Islands Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs.
The School of Law and Social Sciences at the University of the South Pacific (USP) at Emalus Campus is honored to welcome the Honorable Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of the Solomon Islands, Mr.
29 Oct 2024
Crime
Police receives two reports of attempted abduction incidents, warns of spreading false information
By Sharon Nanau The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has so far received two formal reports of attempted incidents of alleged abduction in Honiara. The two incidents occurred at the Betikama school and Kukum SDA school a few days ago.
21 Oct 2024
Crime
Public demands justice after Police arrest person and seize suspicious vehicle linked to alleged abduction incidents in Honiara
By Alfred Pagepitu Members of the public and relatives of alleged child abduction victims in Honiara are demanding justice after police arrested a person in relation to these incidents in Honiara today.
18 Oct 2024
Crime
Police arrest suspect in 20s for alleged murder in Honiara
A suspect in his 20s has been arrested for the allegation of murder following a stabbing incident at Gilbert camp area in Honiara early this week. It was alleged that the suspect stabbed the deceased with a short knife on his neck after an argument broke out between them.
16 Oct 2024
Economy
Minister Kuma says Special Economic Zone Policy remains top priority
The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the National Government.
16 Sept 2024
Solomon Islands
Citizenship by Investment Bill
The draft ‘Citizenship by Investment’ bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele revealed in Parliament, this is a priority under the government for National Unity and Transformation’s 100- days program.
10 Sept 2024
Crime
Police investigates suspected suicide incident in Auki
By Alfred Pagepitu An investigation is underway following the suspected suicide of a man, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, who set his home while he is inside in Auki on Tuesday. The incident occurred after the man had a heated argument with his aunt over financial issues.
4 Sept 2024
Solomon Islands
GNUT introduces first bill in parliament since formation
By Alfred Pagepitu The Government for National Unity and Transformation tabled the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 in parliament on Monday. Introduced by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon.
19 Aug 2024
Crime
Infant baby found at Ranadi dumpsite, police condemns such action
Police are investigating an infanticide incident of an infant baby girl whose body was discovered dead at the Randi dumpsite on 10 August 2024. According to the initial report, the infant was initially discovered inside a rubbish bin collected from a community in the East Honiara rubbish site area.
16 Aug 2024