Solomon Airlines is planning to expand its flight services to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in the near future. In the past, the airline flew from Honiara to Kiata, a small jungle settlement in the Torokina District of Central Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. Solomon Airlines CEO, Gus Kraus, recently highlighted that they aim…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says the current electoral system is dysfunctional, outdated and has been corrupted against our own best national interests. Hon Wale made this statement in Parliament recently during his speech on the Honiara City Council (Amendment) Bill 2023. He said it is terrible that in our current system, the electorate…
Officers of the National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) with the support of the Solomon Islands Assistance Force (SIAF) mounted a traffic operation recently and arrested 17 suspects for traffic related offenses. A total of 380 plus vehicles were checked during the operation which happened at City Council roundabout.…
Senior Government Officials from Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are currently holding discussions over the Joint- Maritime Border of the two neighbouring countries on the Island of Motalava, in the Torba Province of Vanuatu. The meeting builds on the historical treaty signed in 2016 by the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and the…
The Office of the Auditor General is yet to refer the reports of mismanagement of Covid-19 funds to the Police for investigation. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed this in a press conference yesterday when asked whether his office had received any referrals from the Auditor General’s office. “At this time, I’m yet to sit with…
SOLOMON Warriors FC’s young forward, Norman Winford has been listed amongst the eight football players to watch during the upcoming Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League. The 20 year old graduated from the Solomon Warriors Academy team to the senior side and has made an immediate impact. He has speed, silky skills and can beat…
The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism industry and wider South Pacific tourism community is in mourning following the sudden death of Tourism Solomons Board Chair, Robson Tana Djokovic, who has passed away in Honiara. A native of Choiseul Province, Mr Djokovic first joined the then Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau in 2017 when he was appointed to…