NINE men including a church pastor accused of attacking a man and his properties at Bonalo Village in Savo, Central Island Province early this year, have denied the allegations. The defendants are Pastor Bernard Bane, 34, Albert Ramo, 21, Rolland Fiu, 41, Junior Rollin, 27, and Charles Bane, 75, Jacob Gore, 47, Patterson Lugasia, 38,…
The nationwide liquor ban for Solomon Islands enforced by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) was lifted today, 3rd of May, 2024. The RSIPF Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) and the Overall Commander for the election of Prime Minister (PM) Mr. Ian Vaevaso said the liquor ban has now been lifted but…
Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the heart-warming congratulatory message from the government and people of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea as presented this afternoon by the visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Honourable John Rosso. The Deputy Prime Minister arrived in Honiara purposely to convey a congratulatory message from…
THE country’s newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has wished his unsuccessful rival in the Prime Minister’s post race, Matthew Wale well in carrying out his check-and-balance role. Prime Minister Manele conveyed his well-wishes to Wale in his inaugural speech after being declared the winner of yesterday’s prime ministerial election by the Governor General Sir…
Solomon Islands lawmakers elected former foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister Thursday in a development that suggests the South Pacific island nation will maintain close ties with China. Manele used his first speech as leader to promise to govern with integrity and to put his nation’s interests first. “I will discharge my duties diligently…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have acknowledged the general public for the good behaviour shown during the election of the Prime Minister (PM) on 2 May 2024. RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said we would like to express our appreciation to the Members of Parliament (MPs) for their unwavering support in ensuring the…
PRIME Minister elect for Solomon Islands Honourable Jeremiah Manele gave his first speech outside parliament today reminding Solomon Islanders to respect and uphold the democratic process of electing our Prime Minister. Mr Manele said past Prime Minister’s elections have been met with the act of violence and destruction which had affected our economy and livelihoods.…
AN East Kwaio Community Chief has called on its re-elected MP to step down immediately, saying it is public knowledge Hon Festus Stanley Sofu no longer has the capacity to fully represent the East Kwaio people in Parliament. “Hon Sofu has a duty to the people of East Kwaio. That duty, among other things, is…
The Governor General of Solomon Islands Sir David Vunagi has declared Honourable Jeremiah Manele as Solomon Islands’ new Prime Minister. Honourable Manele won with a total vote of 31 over Matthew Wale’s 18 votes. Jeremiah Manele becomes the first Prime Minister in Solomon Islands’ history from the province of Santa Isabel.
THE new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines, Sean Te’o, said they are considering a collaboration with Air Vanuatu to train Air Vanuatu’s cabin crew members to work on Solomon Airlines A320 aircraft. CEO Te’o confirmed this when asked about Solomon Airline’s assistance to Vanuatu, particularly with the Boeing temporarily grounded in Brisbane. Following…