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Peace restored between parties following brutal killing of young Stephanus

A reconciliation ceremony was held yesterday Monday to restore peace and relationship between parties following the alleged murder of a 24 year old man from Makira Ulawa province over the weekend in Honiara.

20 May 2025

Choiseul Province
Traditional leaders work to sustain peace in border areas
Chiefs and traditional leaders of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Choiseul, Shortland Islands, and the central western region of Western Province will continue their dialogue on sustaining peace in border areas.
1 Dec 2017
Communities
RSIPF STRATEGY TO DEAL WITH CRIME EFFECTIVELY
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will provide the most effective strategy for dealing with crime as a tool to build peace in the communities. Deputy Police Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi revealed this during the International Day of Peace celebration last Wednesday. Mr.
3 Oct 2016
International Annual Events/Days
INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY COMMEMORATED
Solomon Islands through the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace commemorates International Peace Day. The declared International Day of Peace is 21st September but Solomon Islands has decided to remember the event yesterday.
30 Sept 2016
Honiara City
SI CREATIVE WRITERS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NEW BOOK
The Solomon Creative Writers Association is to launch its new book tomorrow, Wednesday 28 September. The 10am launch is part of events celebrating International Peace Day.
27 Sept 2016
Police
RSIPF’s UN MISSION DEPLOYMENT QUESTIONED
A former Provincial Police Commander for Malaita Province, Lucian Konata has questioned the current deployment of RSIPF officers to join United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. Mr.
7 Sept 2016
Government
FOUR RSIPF OFFICERS COMMISSIONED FOR DARFUR, SUDAN
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully commissioned four of its officers in Honiara today before their 12-month deployment under the UN Peace Keeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan this weekend. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga confirms this to local journalists.
19 Aug 2016
Communities
PUBLIC THANKED FOR PEACEFUL CELEBRATIONS
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged the public for ensuring a peaceful and safe 38th Independence Celebration. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga says, there is no major incident recorded during the celebration.
11 Jul 2016
Government
LASTING PEACE COMES WITH COMMITTED LIVES: PM SOGAVARE
“We cannot talk about achieving real and lasting peace in Solomon Islands until we make our profession of Christianity real and meaningful in our lives, not only professing it.” Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made this statement during the recent 38th Independence Anniversary celebrations in…
10 Jul 2016
Anniversaries
LASTING PEACE DETERMINES DEVELOPMENT: PM SOGAVARE
The nation of Solomon Islands cannot boast about successfully implementing its development plans without achieving lasting peace, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
7 Jul 2016
Chiefs
I CAN’T ACCEPT AN APOLOGY FROM A PREMIER: CHIEF LULEI
The Paramount Chief of Maringe District, Ysabel Province, Dennis Lulei believes, the timing and arrangement of the National Healing and Apology programme this week is not appropriate.
7 Jul 2016
Government
SANGU THANKED PM FOR NATIONAL HEALING PROGRAM
President of the Guadalcanal Post-Conflict, Reconciliation Rehabilitation and Restoration Association, Joseph Sangu acknowledged Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his government for moving the peace program forward.
7 Jul 2016
Honiara City
PM SOGAVARE THANKED PARTIES ATTENDING NATIONAL HEALING
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare extols parties attending the Government’s National Healing and Apology program this week. Delivering a powerful speech to open the program, Prime Minister Sogavare said, participation in the program has sent a strong message to other Solomon Islanders who are still…
6 Jul 2016
Government
PM SOGAVARE LAUNCHED ‘NATIONAL HEALING & APOLOGY’
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially launched the National Healing and Apology program in Honiara today. Delivering a powerful speech today Prime Minister apologised publicly to the people of Solomon Islands, saying what happened on the 5th of June 2000 is a direct result of our people…
4 Jul 2016
Government
NATIONAL HEALING & APOLOGY PROGRAM POORLY ORGANISED: SASAKO
Former Member of Parliament for East Kwaio Alfred Sasako describes the Government’s national healing and apology program as “poorly organized”. Mr Sasako said, the program is very important for the nation but lacks consideration from the national Government by organizing it too early.
3 Jul 2016
Honiara City
MAN DESCRIBED NATIONAL HEALING PROGRAM AS “MEANINGLESS”
A Honiara man has described the National Healing and Apology program as “meaningless”. Francis Lakwasia told SIBC News having a reconciliation now holds no meaning for him as a victim of the past civil unrest. Mr.
2 Jul 2016
Honiara City
NATIONAL HEALING & APOLOGY PROGRAM CONVENED
The Government’s National Healing and Apology program began at the National Art Gallery in Honiara. The program started with live band performances and music shows from members of the Solomon Islands Music Federation with entertainment promoting and advocating national healing and apology through…
2 Jul 2016
Guadalcanal Province
MPA SELESO & POLICE DISMISSED RENEWED TENSION RUMOURS
Guadalcanal Provincial Member for Vatukulau ward, South Guadalcanal, Honourable Rollen Seleso, has dismissed in the strongest term rumours that another ethnic tension is looming.
13 Jun 2016
Guadalcanal Province
MINISTRY OF PEACE HELD RECONCILIATION SUCCESSFULLY
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace has successfully conducted a reconciliation ceremony between the Guadalcanal Liberal Front and Isatabu Freedom Movement at Kuma Community High School, South Guadalcanal.
2 Jun 2016
Abuses
FAMILY VIOLENCE & GENDER INEQUALITY RELATIONS
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says family violence cannot be addressed without taking due consideration on the gender inequalities faced by women and girls in the country.
30 Apr 2016