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The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has conducted Public Order Management (POM) refresher training for Taro police in Choiseul Province recently as police prepare for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting in September 2025. These efforts aim to strengthen officers’ capabilities in POM and Operational Safety Training […]

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – 20 August 2025 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and its partner the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has commenced a high-level strategic planning workshop for the Global Environment Facility (GEF-7) SAFE Project. The workshop,

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) recently discovered a U.S. 325-pound depth bomb under the sea near Seghe in the Western province. Supervising Director EODD Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua said the bomb was reported by the local divers to the RSIPF. SSgt Puaraua said the U.S.

PM Manele and teammates polishing their skills at the Honiara Golf Club The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. James Marape MP, has formally invited Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, to participate in the inaugural ‘WANSOL Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge.’ The landmark event is set to take place on Friday, 22nd August

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) acknowledges and commends the Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID), for its strong commitment to advancing local content in the infrastructure sector, creating opportunities for Solomon Islands construction companies – from SMEs to large businesses. Speaking at the Pacific Infrastructure Conference

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Three of the Solomon Islands’ most prominent musicians, Jaro Local, Jahboy and Bibao have spoken out against a disturbing trend targeting female artists with AI-generated explicit content, threats, and online harassment. In powerful statements released recently on social media, the artists condemned the exploitation and rallied for community, government, and police

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on those victims of street fighting that went viral on social media few days ago to come forward and report it for investigation. This police appeal came after videos of youths or students involved in street fighting which has gone viral few days ago on social

Taro police have received a suspect for a serious stabbing incident surrendered by the Panarui community in South Choiseul recently. The Panarui community handed over the suspect after he allegedly stabbed an elderly person with a kitchen knife. The victim went out looking for the suspect who took his kitchen knife and escaped to a

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Barbara Anna Gonzenbach, presented her Letter of Credentials to the Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson J. Oti, at Government House today, 20 August 2025. In welcoming H.E. Gonzenbach, the Acting Governor General expressed gratitude for her commitment to fostering enduring friendship and cooperation between Solomon Islands