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High possibility of Beche-de-mer smuggling in common border: Honiwala

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.

17 Sept 2021

Aid
PATROL BOAT OUTPOST GROUNDBREAKING
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost was held in the Shortland Islands by the Australian and Solomon Islands governments, today.
24 Jun 2021
Laws
Four Maleai robbery suspects identified
Investigators of the Royal Solomon Police Force have identified four suspects so far in relation to the alleged armed robbery at Maleai in the Shortland Islands, which occurred last week.
12 Feb 2019
Government
Bougainvilleans raid Maleai, Shortlands
Residents of Maleai village, Shortland islands were terrorized early this morning after armed men believed to be from Bougainville invaded and raided the home of a Chinese businessman on the island and allegedly escaped with a hefty amount of cash.
6 Feb 2019
Solomon Islands
Police hunt for remaining suspects in Shortlands armed robbery
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is searching for the remaining suspects in an armed robbery at the Malohuna logging camp in Harapa, Shortland Islands late last month.
6 Apr 2018
Police
Police arrest two suspects in Shortlands armed robbery
Police in Western Province on Thursday arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged armed robbery at the Malohuna logging camp in Harapa, Shortland Islands.
3 Apr 2018
Police
Police investigate armed robbery in Shortlands
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is investigating an alleged armed robbery at the Malohuna logging camp in the Harapa area of the Shortland Islands, Western Province early Sunday morning.
28 Mar 2018
Bio-Security
Biosecurity teams mobilise against coconut rhinoceros beetle
The biosecurity department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is sending teams to several islands to confirm and contain the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
7 Dec 2017
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
NDMO TO IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY FOR SHORTLANDS QUAKE VICTIMS
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will help improve the water system for communities affected by the earthquake in Shortlands, Western Province.
13 Jan 2017
Disaster
NDMO COMPLETED SHORTLANDS ASSESSMENT
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has completed its relief distribution to communities affected by the earthquake in Shortland Islands, Western Province.
9 Jan 2017
Disaster
DISASTER ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED FOR SHORTLANDS
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has completed its assessments in communities affected by last month’s earthquake in Shortland Islands, Western Province.
7 Jan 2017
Communities
LACK OF TEACHERS IN SAMANAGO RAISED PARENT CONCERNS
Samanago School in Shortland Islands is without a Senior Teacher since the beginning of the Academic year, a concerned local claim. Mr. Steven Suki of Samanago village in Fauro, Shortland Islands told SIBC’s Radio Happy Lagoon, more than 60 students of Samanago are deprived of their right to access…
4 Aug 2016
Government
SHORTLAND ISLANDERS QUESTIONED RECONCILIATION
The Shortland Islands and Bougainville parties attending the Government’s national healing and apology program have questioned the national government as to which parties they are reconciling with.
4 Jul 2016
Incidents
TARO POLICE INVESTIGATES NILA FIRE INCIDENT
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Taro is currently investigating the burning of a house at Nila Catholic station in Shortland Islands, Western Province. SIBC’s Shortlands Stringer John Kotaru reports this morning, the incident happened early yesterday morning.
17 Jun 2016
Police
REARMING LATA IS COMMISSIONER’s DECISION: SIKUA
Rearming the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Vessels Lata and Auki remains an operational decision to be made by the Police Commissioner. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Edmond Sikua made the clarification.
30 Apr 2016
Choiseul Province
DCC GOV’T INTENDS TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES
Health Minister Dr. Tautai Angikimua Kaitu’u has assured Solomon Islanders, the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government intends to improve health facilities in Honiara and the provinces.
23 Apr 2016
Communities
DEVELOPMENT, A MAJOR NEED AT THE BORDER
Development is a major need for Fauru, Mono, and Alu which make up Shortland Islands. Mr. Ignatius Gore of Fauru told a touring team from SIBC to Shortlands, development brings positive changes to the livelihood of his people. Mr.
15 Apr 2016
Communication
COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES FOR SHORTLAND HIGHLANDERS
Lack of modern communication technology such as mobile phones remains a major obstacle for Aleang villagers, Shortland Islands. A recent visit by SIBC team to the island has proven that a lot of communities are confined only to themselves when it comes to communication technology.
15 Apr 2016
Church
SHORTLANDS CATHOLIC WOMEN’s COUNCIL CONCERNED FOR SECURITY
The Shortlands Catholic Women’s Council appeals on the National Government to post professionally trained police officers along the Solomon Islands – Papua New Guinea common border to ensure maximum security for women and girls on Solomon Islands side of the border.
12 Apr 2016