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A crocodile killed a 22-year-old girl from Paunanu’u village at the Wairaha River mouth in West Are’are during a fishing trip on 3 April 2026. The deceased was sitting at the rear of the dugout canoe when the crocodile grabbed her and took her under water. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Malaita province, Superintendent Michael […]

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Turn on the Tap (TOTT) Project, has successfully completed its soft component program with Gilo Primary School in Northeast Guadalcanal. The soft component program took place at Gilo Primary School on Tuesday, 31 March, and Wednesday, 01 April 2026, and was held in the school classroom.

• New A320-200 flights between Honiara and Munda, starting Monday 13 April 2026 Discounted fares, Business Class and 30kgs baggage allowance in economy introduced Solomon Airlines flagship A320-200 aircraft will start operations between Honiara and Munda every Monday from 13 April, as its Dash 8 aircraft undergoes scheduled C-Check maintenance from 11 April. To ensure

Following some initial demolition activity, works on the main structure at the International Wharf Upgrade at Point Cruz have officially commenced, with contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation beginning piling operations. Piling is a critical stage in wharf construction, involving the installation of strong, long steel columns, known as piles, deep into the seabed to

This Friday, Christians around the world observe Good Friday. A day that carries deep spiritual meaning. It is called “good” because it marks the ultimate act of love: the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross for the salvation of humanity. While the day remembers the suffering Jesus endured, it also celebrates the powerful message

The Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division has confirmed that a woman arrested at the Central Market on Friday, 27 March 2026, has been convicted by the court. According to the Director of the Law Enforcement Division, the woman was arrested during a law enforcement operation at the Central Market for failing to comply with

THE coalition of twenty-eight (28) Members of Parliament, representing the clear majority in the National Parliament, today reaffirmed its unity and resolve to uphold the democratic principles of the nation during this critical time. The coalition earlier confirmed that legal proceedings have now been formally filed and the matter is before the courts. A statement

THE new coalition has formally filed a legal challenge to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to immediately convene Parliament. In a statement issued today, the coalition said the legal action became necessary after the Prime Minister failed to advise the Governor-General to summon Parliament, despite a duly lodged Motion of No Confidence and clear indications

A young Solomon Islander is set to embark on an exciting academic journey in Japan, marking another proud moment for the country’s growing pool of international scholars. Mr. Kenneth Leni Gatu, an electronic engineer, will begin his studies at Komatsu University in Ishikawa Prefecture this April as a research student under the prestigious MEXT Scholarship.