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The Solomon Islands National University (SINU)has received a new Barracuda boat, a 60hp Outboard Motor (OBM), and a boat trailer last Friday marking an important milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of the Poitete Campus. The Poitete Campus, currently being upgraded with funding from the Indian Government, already has two land vehicles: a three-ton pickup truck […]

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, has concluded his visit to Honiara after meeting with the Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister of Solomon Islands for talks on the bilateral relationship. Deputy Prime Minister Marles met the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, to discuss a range of

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Margaret Sipele as Director of Inter-Parliamentary Relations, effective 28 November 2025. This appointment represents an important milestone under the Parliament’s ongoing institutional restructuring programme, marked by the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Relations Department as a dedicated and strategic function within the

Construction of the new KiraKira Wharf is progressing well, with works now at an advanced stage. Implemented under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), this Solomon Islands Government project, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank, represents a significant investment in strengthening maritime infrastructure in Makira-Ulawa Province. The main wharf structure remains on schedule

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Lata have charged a man who raped his own sister with two counts of rape recently. The suspect has been charged with 1 count of incest contrary to Section 163(2) of the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016 and 1 count of rape contrary

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Lata arrested a 38-year-old father on Friday, 13 February 2026, for raping his own daughter in Temotu Province. It was alleged that the father occasionally had sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on different dates in the months of April to August

The Office of the Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) notifies the general public that there is no such thing as a $100.00 fast fee for police clearance. This notification came after the RSIPF Commissioners office received complaints about an allegation of a $100.00 fast fee for police clearance. Deputy Commissioner (DC)

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) bid farewell to the late Inspector Eddie Peseika during a send-off service held at the SSEC Church on 13 February, following his untimely passing on 7 February 2026 at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. Acting Commissioner Mathias Lenialu said the sudden passing of Inspector Peseika is a

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) commends the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) SWAT Team for their historic participation in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 5–11 February 2026. This marks the first time Solomon Islands has participated in the prestigious international tactical competition, which

Meet Probation Woman Police Constable (WPC) Mirriam Manu Boniekap, who is also known by her artist’s name, ‘Big Momma,’ who hails from Nep village, a remote community in Santa Cruz, Temotu Province, in the far eastern part of the Solomon Islands. WPC Boniekap began her policing journey in 2024 by joining the Royal Solomon Islands