Excitement and pride filled the four corners of the new University of the South Pacific (USP) campus at King George in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Thursday as alumni, leaders, staff and students gathered to witness the momentous occasion of its official opening. This new campus is a testament to the long-standing partnership between USP and…
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested a Malaita provincial leader in relation to unlawful assemblies and protests in 2021. The leader was arrested, along with his then political advisor, on Thursday 3 October 2024. The two suspects were taken into custody for their alleged role in masterminding…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) last week handed over two ablution blocks to two primary schools in Gizo, Western Province. Ngari and Titiana primary schools in West Gizo Island are the proud recipients of these new sanitation facilities, providing their students with improved access to safe and clean hygiene infrastructure. Project for both…
CHAIRMAN of the Solomon Airlines Board and Guest of Honor at the 20th Anniversary of the Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI), Frank Wickham has highlighted the need for the rehabilitation of coconut plantations nationwide. This is to improve the livelihood of Solomon Islanders and improve the national economy. The celebration of KPSI’s 20th anniversary was held…
Dear Editor – I want to express my personal view about the lack of access to the justice system, considering so much cases happening in our country, the Solomon Islands. It came to our attention that most of victims experiencing abuse and rape have remained silent and unable to speak out about it. In a…
Bina Harbor Project appears to be turning into a geopolitical minefield WESTERN donors will meet in a roundtable later this week on the Bina Harbor Tuna Processing Project – a move which appears to be turning the USD202 million (about SBD1.7 billion) project into a geopolitical minefield. Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States…
THREE men accused of burgling properties worth over $42,000 and cash worth $334,000 from a room in a building at Fangs compound at Tandai in West Honiara will appear in court again on October 16. That is for possible plea. Brothers Joe Malau 30, and Matthew Malau, 33, together with Frank Firimolea, 36, were jointly…
A 45-YEAR-OLD man, who indecently touched the private body parts of a 13-year-old girl in a village in North Guadalcanal in June, will be taking his plea to the allegation on October 14. The man who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim is facing one count of Indecent Act. The court…
THE Office of the Auditor General (AOG) has raised concerns over the audit of the controversial Solomon Islands Government SBD309 Million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Report that was released on Wednesday. OAG undertook an audit of the ESP appropriate expenditure in 2020 and 2021 to assess whether it compiled with the financial rules and regulations…
LOCAL divers in the eastern region of Western Province (WP) are racing to the lagoon waters in a frenzied pursuit of bech-de-mer (sea cucumbers) as some buyers offering prices as high as $800 per kilogram for the commodity, it was revealed. Reports indicated intense competition amongst locals, particularly in Vonavona Lagoon, where various species are…