A group of young youths were arrested by Honiara Police officers following the circulation of a viral video on Facebook that raised public concern over youth violence and disorderly behaviour in the capital. The video, which was widely shared on social media this month showed a group of youths using offensive language and identifying themselves…
Dear Editor – Music is an important aspect of people’s life. In the Solomon Islands music is the life-partner of the local populace. From church goers to home keepers, from market stall vendors to office desk masters, music clings to people like a remora clings to the shark. Most Solomon Islanders prefer island music over other music types.…
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) successfully hosted a week‑long peer learning exchange with a high‑level delegation from Vanuatu’s Department of Local Authority, deepening regional cooperation on decentralization, risk‑informed development, and performance‑based provincial financing through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) of the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program of MPGIS. The exchange reaffirmed…
A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…
Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with the AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently visited communities across Honiara to deliver Christmas gifts and support festive activities. The visits were a way to thank communities for their ongoing partnership throughout the year. The program began at Naha Police Station, where the team…
Premier Kenneth Sagupari of Central Province (CP) warmly welcomed the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) delegation during a police cooperation visit to Central Islands Province recently. During a three-day visit to the province, CPLT, and RSIPF, they provided various police training sessions, conducted community visits, and delivered…
The Gizo Kolombangara Constituency Cup held at Ringi in Kolombangara Western Province continued to deliver thrilling football action this week with teams from across the constituency battling for crucial points. In one of the high-scoring encounters, North Kolombangara defeated Gizo Coastal 5–3 during the first match on Monday at full time in an entertaining match…
Up to 20% discount on flights to five destinations have been announced by Solomon Airlines on Friday 26 December as part of their Boxing Day sales. The five destinations are – BRISBANE, AUCKLAND, SANTO, HONIARA, MUNDA and runs for about two weeks. “Solomon Airlines has announced a Boxing Day Sale with savings up to 20%…
Introduction As the year draws to a close, I wish to share with all Solomon Islanders an overview of the state of our National University. I am proud to report that the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is stronger than ever – and this success is not due to me alone, but to the collective…
By Nelson HU Boso, Noro Town. Once again, its December and we are in another season of nativity known to many Christians, and perhaps other religions, as Christmas. Once again, we as parents and guardians will be pestered into or nagged at by our dear ones. And it is about this queried persona non grata…