The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) are gearing up for the parliament sitting next week. The RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau appeals to all Citizens and the public of Solomon Islands to observe the upcoming parliament sitting with respect. The RSIPF and SIAF aim to provide a safe…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has clarified that the vandalized incident at BSP Auki was a result of domestic issue between a staff of the bank and his wife. This clarification was made in response to the article published in this paper on Saturday. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Leslie…
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has called on Honiara Residents to uphold respect and unity. He made this call when speaking at an Independence Anniversary dinner hosted by the Lord Mayor of Honiara City Council, Eddie Siapu Friday last week. Maelanga who is currently the Acting Prime Minister said Honiara city is the home of…
THE POLICE Officer accused of stealing more than $300,000 of One Link Pacifica’s money that was kept as exhibit at the Rove Police Headquarters has denied the allegation. Makasi Dolaiano had pleaded not guilty to one count of stealing as a clerk in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court recently. This was for allegedly stealing $336,891.20 of…
CENTRAL Bank of Solomon Islands Governor Dr Luke Forau says the country’s economy was initially projected to decline by 7.3 percent this year. Speaking at the launch of the 2021 CBSI Annual Report, on 6th July 2022 Dr Forau said this was projected on the sluggish economic activity and ongoing COVID-19 containment measures with declines…
HISTORY was created after the Solomon Islands community in Tuvalu commemorated the 44th Independence Day for the first time on Thursday 7th July 2022 at Funafuti. Reports reaching the paper said, the community known as the ‘SoloValu’ came together to commemorate the event in style. The theme for their event was; “Iumi together for a…
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Murder charge dropped, assault charge filed THE prosecution has dropped the murder charge against a Malaysian and a local man in relation to the death of a man on New Year’s Day in Rennell, Renbell Province. Kelvin Wayne and a local John Vendi are now facing the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm. Public…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has conveyed his condolences to Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following his tragic assassination on Friday. In a statement on Saturday, Hon Wale has described late Abe as a champion of democracy and a leader that holds the pacific islands region close to his heart. Former Prime Minister Abe…
MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has described the announcement of the by-election date for Malaita Province as welcoming news. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki, Premier Suidani said the people of the West Kwaio electorate have been without a representative in the national parliament for the past nine months and it is proper that a by-election must…