WESTERN Province (WP) is still without a Provincial Child Desk Officer following the resignation of the position-holder early this year. This impacted work on addressing children’s affairs in the province. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena at the International Children’s Day celebration in the Provincial Capital last week on Monday. Mr…
A 56-year-old businessman was arrested on fortnight ago by Taro police for raping a 16-year-old girl at a village in North West Choiseul recently. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in the month of…
A 76-year-old grandfather has been arrested for alleged rape in a community in East Choiseul on 6 November 2024. The grandfather, who was a person of trust, committed the offence with three different victims ageing eight, nine, and twelve years on separate occasions. Taro police made the arrest. It was alleged that the suspect invited…
Auki Police as of last week have commenced its police festive season operation with few arrests and warnings. The operation targeted kwaso (homebrew), illegal gambling, and provided high-visibility patrols in the Auki township area. During the operation, kwaso raids have been conducted at Kilufii, Kwalabusu, Ararame, Fiu, Aimela, and Teak areas. According to Commissioner Mr.…
Solomon Islands have ended their FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers campaign on a high with a victory over hosts Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Sunday. Both sides were resigned to their fate, with Solomon Islands eliminated after their loss on Thursday to New Caledonia, whilst Fiji’s draw earlier in the day meant Papua New…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has successfully hosted the highly anticipated 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) on Saturday night at the Aquatic Center. The event, widely regarded as SICCI’s most prestigious annual gathering, drew an impressive turnout from the business community. Members of SICCI came together to celebrate outstanding achievements and…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visited the Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML mine site over the weekend. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga MP and Minister of Public Service John Junior Tuhaika MP. Mr. Mingqing Gao, Chairman of Wanguo Gold Group, Chairman and General Manager of Gold Ridge…
A joint team from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are working closely together to progress the Border Management System (BMS) project. Australia is proud to be funding the SBD 18 million trilateral BMS project, which will boost Solomon Islands’ prosperity and security, simplifying the process for applying for a visa and facilitating…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), on Friday, launched three critical policy documents aimed at strengthening the enforcement of our laws to ensure the sustainability of Solomon Islands tuna fisheries. The documents include the Solomon Islands National Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Strategy, the Solomon Islands National Crewing Policy, and the Solomon Islands…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Derek Wasi has persuaded development partners alike to support agriculture development in Solomon Islands. He issued the call during the 2024 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum held in Nadi, Fiji recently. Hon. Wasi was presenting at the main plenary of the Solutions Forum on cassava…