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Candlelight caused a fire to light up a house close to Tanaka Road over the weekend.

The candlelight has been the suspected cause of the fire incident that lit up a residence close to Tanakake Road, Panatina, in east Honiara over the weekend. Supervising Director of Fire and Rescue Services of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Inspector James Ketaru, said it was alleged that the cause of the fire […]

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Defendant Moffat Joel Konofilia arrested for riot case in November 2021

Police have arrested and remanded defendant Mr. Moffat Joel Konofilia for his outstanding criminal case before the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court to answer criminal charges he committed during the riot on 24 November 2021. He faces two counts: Count 1, sedition contrary to section 3(1)(i) of the Sedition Act, and Count 2, taking part in

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KORASA FISHERIES PROJECT TO BENEFIT EAST CHOISEUL CONSTITUENTS

The people of East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) are poised to benefit significantly from the nearly complete Korasa Fisheries Project, a major initiative by the ECC envisioned to boost local livelihoods, improve fishery management, and open new economic opportunities for rural coastal communities. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, spearheaded by the Honourable

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Solomon Islands Successfully Performs Its First Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Bladder Stones— Minimally Invasive Technology Elevates Local Urology to a New Level

Recently, at the China-aided National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) in Solomon Islands, Dr. Chen Xulong of the 4th China Medical Team collaborated with local surgeon Dr Augustine Melly successfully performed the first holmium laser lithotripsy for bladder stones in the country. This marks the Solomon Islands’ formal entry into a new era of

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Maenu’u empowers LBC fishermen, boost livelihoods with a 700k CDF support

The Lau-Mbaelelea Constituency (LBC) office, under the esteemed leadership of Honourable Ben Maenu’u, continues to touch and make a positive impact on the lives of its constituents through CDF-supported initiatives.Most recently, the office delivered 100 fiberglass paddle canoes to fishermen in the constituency. The constituency office funded this project under the productive sector with $700,000

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NRH nurses grateful for donated items from friends of No.9

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) nurses have expressed their gratitude for the generous donation of essential items from the Friends of No. 9, a community group initiated by Robert Goh, Eddy Leung, Andy Leung, and their families. Earlier this month, (10th October 2025) the Friends of No. 9 donated; three office tables, two coffee tables, six office chairs, one

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Solomon Islands launches new Border Management System and Immigration Website

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Government has officially launched its new Border Management System, Immigration Strategic Plan 2025-2035, and the Immigration website at a ceremony in Honiara today.The ceremony was attended by government officials, diplomats, and stakeholders including Australia and Papua New Guinea Officials at the Heritage Park Hotel. The Minister for Commerce,

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𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands, through its Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Solutions (SEAS) Project, has been working closely with Malolo Cocoa Farm at Gevala, to establish a new Cocoa Module Farm in Marovo Lagoon,Western Province. A cocoa module farm is a small nursery where young cocoa plants are grown strong and

𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 Read More »

Road Repair Projects in Malaita Province Commences

Three local contractors recently awarded major road repair projects funded by Australia across Malaita Province, have mobilized and begun their work. Exodus Trade Development has begun repairs on Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae, from Ambu Junction to Okwala Community, covering approximately 15 kilometres. As of last week, they reached Aisalinga Village-8 km of the route.

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RSIPF and CPLT Partner with USP-SI Campus for Digital Awareness and Cultural Exchange

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have recently partnered with the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus to host a Digital Awareness and Cultural Exchange Program, combining cybersecurity learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploration, Chinese cultural experiences, and self-defence skills training. The event attracted strong

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