In a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats, New Caledonia pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over the Solomon Islands, with a penalty kick that many believed changed the course of the match. Trailing 2-1, New Caledonia, was awarded a penalty in the second half of the game, which […]
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Photograph by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas Scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest coral. Measuring 34 meters wide, 32 meters long and 5.5 meters high, with a circumference of 183 meters, the gigantic organism is a complex network of coral polyps — tiny
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A 76-year-old grand-father has been arrested and detained in Gizo Correctional facility for the alleged rape of three girls, who are closely related to him, on different occasions in Choiseul. The incidents happened on different occasions to the three girls in 2023, aged 8, 9, and 12. Commissioner of Police Mostyn Mangau told the press
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A 56-year-old businessman was arrested on 6 November 2024 by Taro police for raping a 16-year-old girl at a village in North West Choiseul recently. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in the month of August 2024. Commissioner Mangau said during those rape
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A 28-year-old man who attempted to kill his sister by tying a rope to her neck and locked her in a room whilst she was asleep is now locked behind bars in Auki Police station awaiting his day in court. The girl was saved by her father who heard what happened, entered the room and
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The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) would like to remind vendors/suppliers/contractors that unauthorized procurements or commitments for the delivery of goods and services to Solomon Islands Government are a serious violation of the Public Financial Management (Procurement) Regulations 2021, (PPR 2021) and the SIG Procurement and Contract Administration Manual 2022 (SIGPCAM 2022). MOFT, through
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND TREASURY PUBLIC NOTICE ON UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PROCUREMENTS. Read More »
The Solomon Islands men’s national football team is gearing up for an important match today, Thursday, November 14th, against a formidable New Caledonia side in Papua New Guinea. With the stakes high in their fight to remain in contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this game represents a chance for redemption and a vital
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The people of the Solomon Islands are on edge as they await the upcoming parliamentary debate on the highly anticipated COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit report, which is set to take place this Friday, 15th November. The audit, conducted by the Auditor General, has raised alarm bells across the nation with its shocking revelations
Australia has commenced crucial design work to support Solomon Ports’ redevelopment of ageing wharf facilities at Noro International Port, which is a national infrastructure pipeline priority project for the economic development of Solomon Islands.Australian High Commission staff, accompanied by technical experts from Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program, travelled to Noro recently to meet with Solomon
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A significant workshop aimed at updating the Greater Honiara Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GHUDSAP) up to 2030 was recently concluded, gathering government officials, community leaders, and various stakeholders to discuss the future of the Greater Honiara Area (GHA). The event was marked by a strong commitment to sustainable urban development and community engagement.
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