MEET Hency Charles, the man not only helping to keep Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in shape as a fitness advisor but also the Captain of the Solomon Islands Swimming Team for the 17th Pacific Games. On 23 November, the RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Solomon Islands Commander Heath…
Bangladeshi awaits judgement THE Bangladesh national accused of indecently assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2020 and trespassing onto a private property in 2021 at Lungga, east of Honiara, will know his fate on December 6. That is when Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea will deliver his judgement. The trial conducted on the matter has concluded…
Taekwondo scoops 14 medals TAEKWONDO has raked in a total of 14 medals including one gold for Solomon Islands at the Sol2023 Pacific Games over two days of competition. Seven medals were won by female fighters on Tuesday and the other seven were collected by male fighters yesterday. The gold medal came from a male…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this morning has received a courtesy call from the Prime Minister of Cook Islands, honorable Mark Brown. PM Sogavare’s counterpart PM Brown will be in Honiara for three days to witness Cook Islands athletes competing in various sports events and later to travel to Dubai to attend the COP28. As part…
THE United States President Joe Biden has sent best wishes to Solomon Islands on its hosting of the 17th Pacific Games and to all the sporting contingents from the Pacific region participating in the sporting event. This was conveyed by the Charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Solomon Islands Russell Comeau at a welcoming…
SUNDAY marks the official opening of the historical Sol2023 Pacific Games and it was a remarkable event for the host city and everyone who has witnessed the colourful event. The official opening of the games was staged at the China-funded grand new National Stadium in East Honiara and more than 5000 athletes and officials paraded…
Sports Ministers from around the Pacific converging in this week’s meeting in Honiara were warmly embraced by Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP. Prime Minister Sogavare hosted a cocktail reception welcoming the visiting Sports Ministers and officials at the Heritage Poolside, Honiara. With a smile and embracing spirit,…
Australia’s commitment to provide security support to Solomon Islands during the Pacific Games has enabled broader engagement prior to the Opening Ceremony. In the last fortnight, thousands of kilograms of cargo have been delivered by air and sea including Team Solomon Islands uniforms, blank newspaper rolls for The Solomon Star newspaper, and two new ambulances.…
A GROUP of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters has begun arriving in Honiara to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) as the country prepares to host the Pacific Games. Around 5000 athletes, officials and support staff are set to participate in the…
Australia announces the deployment of additional AFP and ADF personnel under the SIAF arrangement to assist RSIPF ensure a safe and secure Sol2023 Pacific Games AROUND 100 additional Australian Federal Police (AFP) personnel will be deployed to Solomon Islands as part of Australia’s support to the country to host a safe and successful Sol2023 Pacific…