“I came into the force because I wanted a job that can challenge me, and I wanted to do a job worthwhile in helping others to make a difference and provide a better life for my fellow citizens,” says Sergeant Ronald Chite of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. Thirty-three-year old Sergeant Chite is from…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Malaita Province has appealed to people in the province not to take the law into their own hands but allow their community leaders or the police should they have any issues to resolve. “I am making this call after several incidences happened in the province during the…
Wini wins three gold By SIMON ABANAPort Vila, Vanuatu WEIGHTLIFTING queen Jenlyn Tegu Wini scooped Team Solomon’s first three gold medals yesterday at the Pacific Mini Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The Oceania gold medallist made a clean sweep of gold in the 56 kg category against some best lifters in the region. She…
The Queen’s Young Leaders programme is today delighted to reveal that Millicent Barty from Solomon Islands has been chosen as one of the final ever Queen’s Young Leaders Award winners in recognition of the lead she is taking in her community to change lives. The prestigious Awards programme, now in its fourth and final year,…
POOR visibility caused by strong wind and heavy rain on Monday evening around 6pm in Honiara yesterday had forced a scheduled flight operated by Solomon Airlines Dash8 aircraft to delay its landing at the Honiara international airport. The flight was returning from the Western province when the weather suddenly changed bringing in more strong wind…
A MAN accused of uploading an obscene picture of his former wife on the internet in 2014, has been acquitted of the allegation. The man who cannot be named to protect the identity of his former wife had stood trial in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on the charges of possession of obscene photographs and distribution…
Malaita fishermen who went missing during a fishing trip to Ramos Island on Sunday had landed safely at Anuha in Ngella, Central Province. The boat bound for Auki from Ramos Island failed to reach its destination due to mechanical fault. It was believed to have drifted the whole night before the three fishermen onboard managed…
SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has clarified that there is no restriction for berthing of any small marine craft at their area next to Yacht Club. A statement from Ports yesterday said the fencing is actually done in response to complaints lodged of illegal activities conducted in the area during night times. “This is a…
Man lost left leg in knife attack in East Fataleka By BIRA’AU WILSON SAENIIn Auki A MAN has lost a leg and two fingers in an early morning attack in Aifa village, East Fataleka, Malaita province. The victim was allegedly attacked by a group of men armed with bush knives who sustained severe injuries which…
Solomon Is pulls out of key tuna deal By RONALD TOITO’ONAIn Manila SOLOMON Islands has pulled out from a key tuna deal called the Tokelau Arrangement, citing it as a danger for the country and its catch allocation in the future. The Tokelau Arrangement is an agreement amongst Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) member…