Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Choiseul Province have arrested 11 people within the last eight days for various allegations. The arrests were made between 9 and 16 October 2019 after police gathered evidence for nine reported cases. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Choiseul Province, Superintendent Vincent Eria explains: “Of the…
SOLOMON Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) General Secretary Samson Faisi has warned its member to remain neutral in the current political wrangling about China and Taiwan. He made this warning during his first press conference in Honiara, Wednesday. Faisi said some of their teachers who are members of SINTA have sought clarity about the current…
Baegu Asifola Council of Chiefs have agreed to block any China funded project to enter Baegu Asifola electorate in Malaita province. Chiefs from Baegu Asifola on Saturday 12 October 2019 met and discussed the recent switch of political switch of ties from Taiwan to China at Urutao market . At the meeting all the chiefs…
“I’M proud to be here today as a White Ribbon Ambassador who is deeply concerned about eliminating violence against women. This is a key priority for Australia both domestically and in our international and development efforts.” These were the Australian High Commissioner’s opening remarks as he presented his speech to invited guests, during the official…
THE Western Province Full Assembly finally met, Tuesday after a boycott by Non-Executive Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) on Monday the 14th of October. The second day of assembly effectively saw the tabling of the 2019 – 2020 Supplementary Budget presented by the Western Provincial Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier (DP) Chris Mesepitu. Mesepitu…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force have arrested an adult male person for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl at the National Museum area in Central Honiara on 15 October 2019. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Stanly Riolo says, “My officers formally arrested the suspect yesterday (15 October 2019) and placed…
PEOPLE of Malaita Province are reminded to follow the law as police in the province continue to monitor meetings being held by the Malaita Provincial Government and some pressure groups since 16 September 2019. The meetings were held following the decision by the National Government to switch the country’s diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.…
Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani assures Malaita public that his government will still pursue the interest of its people. Premier Suidani said this on Tuesday afternoon after the one day Malaita Leaders’ Summit in Auki, He addressed a group passionate Malaita crowd that gathered outside the Malaita Provincial Assembly awaiting the outcome of the meeting.…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare arrived to a huge show of support from the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) ministers and backbenchers at the Honiara international airport, Tuesday. His arrival was marked as a new chapter for Solomon Islands as he detailed his six days official visit to China and his various meeting with…
VOTERS of East Makira Constituency will go back to the polls on December 11 to elect their new MP. The upcoming by-election is necessary to replace their former MP Charles Maefai, who died in July this year. Acting Governor General and Speaker of National Parliament Patteson Oti declared the election date on Tuesday. December 11 is…