TWO police officers on trial for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old boy at the Watchhouse at the Central Police Station in Honiara in 2020 will return to the Honiara Magistrate Court today. This is for the continuation of their trial before Principal Magistrate, Fatima Taeburi. Lawrence Moli and John Tatal are on trial for one count…
THE Solomon Power Iumi Plei U14 Championship has reached the final stage of competition following yesterday’s semi final matches. Honiara U14 girls will take on the Guadalcanal Hornets U14 girls for the U14 girls’ grand final match. Honiara edged defending girls’ champions Makira Ulawa 1-0 and Guadalcanal beat Malaita U14 girls 2-0 in the semi…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has outlined weaknesses in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act. Speaking in Parliament recently, Hon Wale said firstly there is a lack of a specified timeframe for the implementation of the TRC recommendations. Hon Wale said this has led to a delay of over a decade, an indication…
A Constitutional Amendment bill to commence the scrutinization of the draft federal constitution is anticipated to go before parliament in the current sitting of Parliament. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP, made the announcement during his Address at the 39th Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day Celebration at Mamara, Northwest Guadalcanal. PM Sogavare said the bill…
AS part of the Children’s Sabbath programme organised by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church last weekend, Adventurers in Gizo, Western Province, have walked through the town to share God’s word and love to other kids during a walk through the town on the Sabbath. The event was organised as part of the church’s yearly…
This week, the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) successfully launch the ticketing and sponsorship program for the upcoming Pacific Games. The launch serves as a testament to the GOC’s meticulous preparations for this year’s biggest sporting event. During the ceremony, the main ticketing sponsor, Ricoh Solomon Islands Limited, was officially introduced as the SOl2023 Games’ ticketing…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) has noted with regret a social media post and subsequent news article in the Solomon Star Newspaper of alleged non-performance by a locally engaged staff at the Solomon Islands Consulate in Brisbane, Australia. The Passport applicant Solomon Islander Glen Lema claimed local Consulate staff did not…
INMATE Rockson Sam, 63, of part Malaita Province and Western Province heritage was released on Parole Orders on Wednesday at Rove Central Correctional Centre in Honiara. The formal announcement of the Parole Orders made by the Minister of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS), Anthony Kamutulaka Veke, was made by the…
The signing of the Police Cooperation Plan between Solomon Islands and China is premised on Solomon Islands Government’s policy to strengthen Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. The Implementation Plan is to upskill, build and enhance the capability and capacity of the 1500 RSIPF officers to look after our 700,000 population, the government explained in a…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare officially opens Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China today (11th July). Among official guests gracing the milestone ceremony were Solomon Islands Government Ministers, back benchers, representatives of the Solomon Islands business community, Solomon Islands community and students studying in various parts of China among others. His Excellency…