A dead body of a seven year old girl that went missing last week was found with wounds inside a swamp in Kolombangara Island, Western province, alleged to have been a victim of a brutal rape.
Choiseul Premier Watson Qoloni is running a minority provincial government after three of its members have resigned and joined the non-executive members recently.
The owner of One-Link Pacifica has been sentenced to 24 months (2 years) imprisonment at the Magistrates Court this morning. Charles Dora, 47, was charged with one count of involving in an Unlicensed Financial Institution under the Financial Institution Act 1998.
Land Reform Unit clarifies leaked bills The purported leaked Bills are working sample the Land Reform Unit (LRU) wants to use in their presentation to show how the Constitution can be ammended and have customary laws incorporated in the Constitution to recognise indigenous ownership of land and…
Acting Director of Mines in the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) Krista Tatapu further confirmed that the 1.7 kilogram gold which was intercepted by Solomon Islands Customs in 2019 was pure gold.
Guadalcanal Province Premier, Hon. Francis Sade, and the Guadalcanal Provincial Government condemn and totally reject the Central Government’s proposed “Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021”, “Guadalcanal Customary Land Commission Bill 2021”, “Guadalcanal Customary Land Bill 2021 and “Guadalcanal…
The Government Caucus and Cabinet have no knowledge about or aware of the circulated Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021. Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM) Albert Kabui was bemused when he was questioned about the Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021 that attracted hundreds of commentators on…
Community leaders of Tahawawo and Mwaniqagosi in North Star Harbour, Makira Ulawa province have expressed their deep concern on the high rate of homebrew and kwaso consumption among youths and married men in their communities.
A Motion of No Confidence to oust embattled Malaita premier Daniel Suidani has been set for early next month, October 2021. The Malaita Non-Executive Group (NEG) told SIBC News in an exclusive interview yesterday that they no longer have trust and confidence in Premier Suidani.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested a 16-year-old male suspect this morning for stabbing a Bangladesh National at the borderline bus stop on Saturday 11 September 2021.
There is a high possibility that people from Bougainville will try to smuggle beche-de-mer (BDM) into the country, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) director Edward Honiwala.
A Bangladeshi national was stabbed on his right neck and mouth at the Borderline bus stop, east Honiara on Saturday 11 September, 2021. The victim sustained minor injuries on his neck and mouth as police are on the hunt for the suspect who is still at large.
Investigation into the $300,000 missing money from police exhibit has been finalized according to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Commissioner Mostyn Mangau could not rule out if a foreigner was involved in the heist but said, police investigation was narrowed to only one person.
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and charged the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende for official corruption today.
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society calls on the general public to respect their vehicles as they are providing much-needed services to communities during the current lockdown.
The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) hearing into the Telecommunications (amendment) Bill 2021 has been put on hold due to certain legal and policy issues. BLC Chair Hon John Maneniaru explains, the bill in its current form has errors that require further amendments. Mr.
The High Court recently ruled that the lockdown orders made by the Prime Minister under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers are legally valid under the constitution. The Court made the ruling in the case of Denis Mitoro Vs REGINA last Wednesday.
Former Member of Parliament for Northeast Guadalcanal Dr. Derek Sikua says certain sections of the Public Health Emergency Bill do not reflect the doctrine of the separation of powers. Dr.
Villagers fight to reclaim stolen logs from Gov’t & Asian logger AT Korona logging base on San Jorge island in Solomon Islands’ Isabel province, the logging machinery lay quiet. Except for the movement of three local security guards, the silence in this once-bustling log pond was deafening.
