BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The Honiara City Council (HCC) is being called out to address the huge numbers of sub-standard or semi-permanent buildings in the capital. Many of these buildings were reportedly built without prior permission from the HCC and do…
Police claim confiscated Methamphetamine haul destroyed By JENNIFER KUSAPA Police have announced they have destroyed the Methamphetamine haul, confiscated in Honiara late last year. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau confirmed this yesterday during a press conference. Police Media also shared photos…
BY NED GAGAHE The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification got boosted with advanced equipment funded by the Government and the people of Japan. At a groundbreaking handover ceremony on Wednesday 8 February 2024 at MMERE headquarter, Japanese Ambassador…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Solomon Ports proudly unveils the recently commissioned Wate jetty—a groundbreaking initiative by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) to construct disability-friendly infrastructure for the first time. Chief Executive Officer Eranda Kotelawala highlighted the historical nature of…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St John’s Service warns of prank calls BY INDY MAEALASIA CHIEF Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint John’s Ambulance Service Solomon Islands, Michael Andrew has warned the general public from using their service’s toll-free number to…
BY INDY MAEALASIA A weather forecaster of the Meteorology Service in the Ministry for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) is grateful for new national weather forecasting office that was recently opened. During a tour of the office,…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA MINISTER of Education and Human Resources Development, Lanelle Tanangada, emphasizes the transformative impact of the Education Act 2023 on shaping the educational landscape. The Act serves as a modernized framework aimed at enhancing access to, quality, and…
BY INDY MAEALASIA HONIARA City Council (HCC) is planning on enforcing its Honiara City (Amendment)(No.2) Act 2023 by next week. HCC Acting City Clerk, Jefferson Patovaki announced this to the public during the SOL2023 talk back show held at SIBC…
Former police and correctional service members demand settlement of long-standing claims BY EDDIE OSIFELO Members of the former Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) Association are urging the government to address their protracted outstanding…
Registration chaos at Saint Barnabas Cathedral as Solomon Islands Electoral Commission extends hours IN a surprising turn of events on Friday last week, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) found itself in a chaotic situation as they extended the voter…
