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.
In football, the Solomon Islands National U-20 boys have beaten the Cook Islands 3 goals to nil today on Match Day 2 of the OFC U-20 Championship in Luganville, Vanuatu. The first half of the match was a trial for both sides as they ended in half time break a nil all. Meanwhile, Solomon Islands’
The Law Reform Commission is reviewing the Sorcery offence in the Penal Code. While issues of sorcery are very common in the Solomon Islands, there has never been any successful prosecution of the offence.
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has donated $50,000 each to San Isidro Disability Centre in West Guadalcanal and the Christian Care Centre at Tenaru. Acting PM Maelanga personally raised a sum of $100,000 during Malaysia’s 59th Independence Anniversary last week.
A hearing was conducted today to strike out the sworn statement of a practicing solicitor in the election petition case against the MP for Temotu Vatud, Hon. Freda Comua. In the hearing today, Mrs.
The Provincial Member for ward seven in Malaita Province Lesley Kwaiga has moved a motion of no confidence on the Finance Minister of the Malaita Provincial Government following the current financial situation in the provincial government.
The Magistrate Court will sentence two young students convicted of defilement, next week. The two young men who cannot be named appeared at the Magistrate Court this morning. They are convicted of defiling a girl under the age of 13.
The three days consultation workshop on the development of Solomon Islands National Drought Policy begins today. The workshop aims to establish an effective National Policy.
The Solomon Islands National U20 boys are looking forward to another tough action against Cook Islands in their second match of the Oceania U20 World Cup Qualifier tomorrow in Vanuatu. Tomorrow’s match will be the first Group B match before Tahiti takes on the All Whites in the afternoon.
French Polynesia (Tahiti) has offered to help Solomon Islands develop its tourism industry. It also proposes potential areas for wider Pacific regional cooperation in airline services and restrictive fishing limits.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said Pacific Islands nations have a duty as closest neighbours to West Papua to address issues of concern to West Papua.
A bilateral security arrangement through which annual security discussions could be held is being proposed by Australia for Solomon Islands. As part of its post-RAMSI bilateral arrangement, Australia is looking forward to having an annual security dialogue with Solomon Islands.
A trial was adjourned for a businessman charged with unlawful possession of beche-de-mer. Dr. Reginald Apia whose trial was set for today will stand trial Monday next week. Mr. Apia is charged with possession of beche-de-mer for export contrary to the Fisheries Act of 2009.
Discussions have progressed between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Papua New Guinea Police regarding security at their common border. Police Commissioner Prendergast revealed in his recent weekly media conference in Honiara.
One of the country’s prominent leaders Sir Nathaniel Waena has warned, Solomon Islands is controlled by foreign influence. Sir Waena told SIBC News, foreigners came into the country to drive several sectors into their own interest.
Solomon Islands Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has sent greetings to the Government and People of Malaysia on the Occasion of its 59th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
The Pacific Coalition on West Papua (PCWP) is gaining momentum with the addition of two new members and the confirmation of the membership of two other parties who indicated their profound support for the initiative since its introduction in Honiara, Solomon Islands in July this year.
Taro, the provincial capital of Choiseul province is constantly experiencing hiccups with its only generator, sparking complaints about a proper electricity establishment.
The Participating Police Force (PPF) has a new Commander. He is Commander John Tanti. Mr. Tanti has been serving with the Australian Federal Police and previously with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat as an Advisor on Law Enforcement Security matters and having run other commands in aviation…
A consultation workshop for the development of Solomon Islands National Drought Policy is set to start tomorrow in Honiara. Organised by the department of Meteorology, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Services in collaboration with the World…
