A 26-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a community in east Honiara on Monday 2 June 2025. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station successfully carried out the arrest. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said it was…
Sunday 8th June, it´s World Oceans Day and I was reflecting on how there are moments in our work that go beyond reports and data—that connect us deeply to the people and places we serve. My recent monitoring visit to the Ofu Community in the Bita’ama region in North Malaita was one of those moments.…
The Guadalcanal Council of Women (GCW) Women Weather Watch Network successfully had a training on Gender, Leadership and Weather Watch Forum. The event was held over two days from the 6th and 7th June at the New Hope Academy Hall, Kukum Highway. A total of 32 participants including women and young girls participated in the…
A TEAM from the National Unexploded Ordnance (NUXO) Coordinating Office has successfully conducted a week-long evaluation and inspection tour across Western and Choiseul Provinces. According to Mr. Benzily Kasutaba, Director of the UXO Division under the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, the purpose of the tour was to strengthen provincial commitment to…
In the heart of North Malaita, the community of Ofu in the Bita’ama region are setting a powerful example for Solomon Islands, the Pacific region and the world on biodiversity conservation through the successful implementation of a community-led project: the Bita’ama Conservation of Biodiversity Project. The initiative has not only revitalized the natural environment of…
Nice, France —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The BEFF is a special finance-focused event held ahead of the main…
Due to heavy flooding at Kukum Field and surrounding streets, Sunday night’s much-anticipated free concert by Christafari, the world’s leading Gospel reggae band, has been officially postponed to Monday, June 9 at 5 PM. The band is currently on its “You Are Loved” Tour throughout Melanesia and has already performed to thousands across five unforgettable…
FORMER Member of Parliament for East Central Guadalcanal, Ishmael Avui is the new High Commissioner to New Zealand. He was officially commissioned in Cabinet Chamber, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet yesterday afternoon before Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. PM Manele said that the foremost duty of His Excellency Mr. Avui is to represent and…
The Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 24th May, in Nadi, Fiji. All eight member nations were represented in person, reinforcing the strong commitment to regional collaboration and hockey development in Oceania. A major outcome of the day was the unanimous adoption of a new constitution, passed during a…
As the world marks World Ocean Day 2025, Australia Awards alumnus Henry Kaniki is making waves in marine conservation across Solomon Islands, turning academic expertise and community passion into real-world impact. From protecting endangered turtles to empowering coastal communities, his work is helping ensure the ocean continues to sustain Solomon Islanders for generations to come.…