The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU), representing a coalition of public sector workers, on Tuesday issues an urgent appeal to the Governing Coalition for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) specifically the OUR Party, Solomon Islands People First Party, and Kandere Party to support the immediate creation of a Tripartite Secretariat reporting directly to the Prime Minister. This body will…
His Excellency Most Reverend Maurizio Bravi, the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands is in Honiara as part of his first official visit. His Excellency arrived in Honiara on Monday, 4th August 2025, and will remain in the country until Thursday, 7th August. His Excellency Maurizio Bravi was appointed Apostolic…
PARLIAMENT on Tuesday afternoon paid tribute to former Prime Minister (PM) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo Constituency Late Snyder Rini, 77. At the resumption of the Parliament sitting after lunch Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele made a special announcement to inform Parliament of his passing. “I rise to announce the passing away of…
THE 47-year-old man accused of exposing his genital to two girls aged 13 and 14 in Isabel Province in 2022 will return to court on August 18 for the sentencing submissions and mitigation. The defendant who could not be named to protect the victims’ identities, have pleaded guilty to two counts of Indecent Act on…
A HONIARA magistrate has found that the police officer on trial for allegedly bribing an investigator in the stolen gold ashes case with $30,000 has a case to answer to. The dates to hear the defence case will be set when the matter returns to court on August 8. Allen Noni, the defendant, faces two…
The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division (CAPCD) within the Ministry of Commerce has officially issued a warning to Hanter Shop in Honiara for selling goods beyond its required price. Reports reaching the paper said, the shop was warned for selling consumer goods at prices exceeding the maximum limits set by the nation’s Price Control…
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting and raping his adopted daughter when she was only 12 years old, and impregnated her will this week know if he will stand trial in the High Court. That is when the court will deliver the ruling on a short form preliminary inquiry (committal hearing) done on his case.…
A MYSTERIOUS Canadian sailor who frequented the waters of the Western Province for a decade is now suspiciously linked to the widespread story of Solomon Islands role in the global drug smuggling trade. Locals and analysts believe that the country’s vast, under-patrolled maritime space has served as a “quiet corridor” for drug trafficking, particularly for…
FORUM Troika Leaders gathered on Saturday 2 August in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, for their third meeting to reflect on and discuss key regional priorities at the heart of the Blue Pacific. The meeting served as an important space for Talanoa and building shared understanding, as Leaders reaffirmed their collective commitment to unity for the strength…
THE Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has officially launched its new Corporate Plan, which outlines the strategic priorities that will guide its development program initiatives over the next three years (2024–2027). The plan emphasizes sustainable development, empowerment for self-sufficiency, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster economic resilience and improve livelihood opportunities across rural communities. Delivering…