DPM Tovosia denies report of planned ministerial sackings, says GNUT is focused on implementing beneficial policies for the people’s wellbeing and has no time to waste on petty politics Deputy Prime Minister Tovosia has denied media reports he is behind moves to sack six senior ministers, including the East Malaita Member of Parliament Manasseh Maelanga.…
HONIARA Senior High School (HSHS) graduating classes of 2024 have been encouraged to serve God and others first and humbly putting themselves last in order to be successful in their educational endeavors and become productive citizens. This encouragement was underscored by non-other than the Director of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education Scholarship Athourity (SITESA) Dr…
HONIARA Senior High School (HSHS) is grappling with significant challenges due to an unprecedented rise in student enrollment, which has reached approximately 1,300 for the 2024 academic year. This trend, which persisted over the past decade, is now straining the school’s resources, leading to overcrowded classrooms and heightened difficulties with student discipline. In his speech…
A 56-year-old businessman was arrested on fortnight ago by Taro police for raping a 16-year-old girl at a village in North West Choiseul recently. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in the month of…
A 76-year-old grandfather has been arrested for alleged rape in a community in East Choiseul on 6 November 2024. The grandfather, who was a person of trust, committed the offence with three different victims ageing eight, nine, and twelve years on separate occasions. Taro police made the arrest. It was alleged that the suspect invited…
Auki Police as of last week have commenced its police festive season operation with few arrests and warnings. The operation targeted kwaso (homebrew), illegal gambling, and provided high-visibility patrols in the Auki township area. During the operation, kwaso raids have been conducted at Kilufii, Kwalabusu, Ararame, Fiu, Aimela, and Teak areas. According to Commissioner Mr.…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has successfully hosted the highly anticipated 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) on Saturday night at the Aquatic Center. The event, widely regarded as SICCI’s most prestigious annual gathering, drew an impressive turnout from the business community. Members of SICCI came together to celebrate outstanding achievements and…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visited the Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML mine site over the weekend. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga MP and Minister of Public Service John Junior Tuhaika MP. Mr. Mingqing Gao, Chairman of Wanguo Gold Group, Chairman and General Manager of Gold Ridge…
A joint team from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are working closely together to progress the Border Management System (BMS) project. Australia is proud to be funding the SBD 18 million trilateral BMS project, which will boost Solomon Islands’ prosperity and security, simplifying the process for applying for a visa and facilitating…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), on Friday, launched three critical policy documents aimed at strengthening the enforcement of our laws to ensure the sustainability of Solomon Islands tuna fisheries. The documents include the Solomon Islands National Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Strategy, the Solomon Islands National Crewing Policy, and the Solomon Islands…