BAKU, AZERBAIJAN — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the sidelines of COP29. The ADB-supported projects will help the Pacific countries to transition from dependency on diesel fuel imports to renewable energy. Solomon Islands Minister for the Environment,…
Tulagi police have arrested a drunk person for damaging a store counter at Salesapa village, small Ngella in Central Islands Province (CIP) on November 17, 2024. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, the incident occurred on November 13, 2024, at around 10 am, where the suspect was drunk and shot at the front store that was…
Police in Tulagi have arrested two chiefs from Salesapa village in Central Islands province for demanding money on November 17, 2024. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said, the arrests have been done during a patrol to small Ngella. Commissioner Mangau said, it was alleged that the two chiefs were drunk and approached the victims’ family, and…
Gizo Police in Western Province are gearing up for the province’s second appointed day and the festive season next month. Police officers conducted a joint operation with the Correctional Service of the Solomon Islands (CSSI) over the weekend as part of the preparation for the two events. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province (WP), Superintendent…
Gizo police in Western Province have arrested two suspects for intimidation and assault incidents last week. The incidents occurred at Lale village in the Ranonga island. RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said Gizo police left early in the morning on November 14, 2024, to arrest the two suspects but managed to arrest only one suspect…
Auki police have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect for raping a person with disability in a village in West Mbaelelea, Malaita province, recently. It was alleged that the suspect led the victim into the bush between July and November 2024 and had sex with her on several occasions. Her aunty noticed changes on the victim’s…
The Gizo community policing team, along with Social Welfare and Save the Children staff, have visited two communities and conducted awareness talks on separate days in recognition of Children’s International Day. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Superintendent Wilken Miriki, said the first visit was made to Kinamara community at Kohingo Island. PPC Miriki said…
The Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) recently led a workshop, with Australian support, to engage with government and reduce barriers for people with disabilities accessing social and economic opportunities. Ministry focal points were provided with practical steps to implement the government’s National Disability Policy that aims to increase inclusion and accessibility for people…
The Lilisiana community in Malaita is facing an urgent and heartbreaking reality as rising sea levels continue to claim their sacred burial grounds. Three rows of graves have already been lost, and now 22 more graves in the fourth row are at critical risk. This devastating loss is not merely environmental—it is cultural, spiritual, and…
Honiara City Council officially announces that the enforcement of a new condition on licenses, requiring the removal of window tints from all public service vehicles, will begin on December 2, 2024. This condition, formally gazetted by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, aims to improve the safety, visibility, and overall security of public…