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Within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a specialist team of highly trained officers responsible for conducting investigations into sexual assault cases against children and vulnerable people. The Sexual Assault Squad (SAS), within the National Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) have recently undertaken further training on specialist interviewing techniques that will enable investigators to […]

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Smart Technology, a locally owned business in Honiara, is calling on the public to help protect the environment by properly disposing of old mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices. The company is urging residents not to dump e-waste at the Ranadi dumpsite, where harmful materials such as lithium batteries can

The newly appointed Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr., held a diplomatic meeting on Tuesday this week with His Excellency Higuchi Keiichi, High Commissioner of Japan to the Solomon Islands, to reaffirm and strengthen bilateral parliamentary relations between the two nations. During the engagement, H.E. Higuchi congratulated Hon. Kenilorea Jr. on

The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) has conducted Chinese Kungfu martial art training for officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and their family members at Rove recently. The training was initiated by RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau for RSIPF officers and their family members. The training was coordinated and organized by the

The sport activity held, known as the ‘China-Solomon Island (SI) Friendship Cup,’ was organized from 8 to 11 July 2025, which engaged more than 200 community members with 30 different teams. The games started with the airdropping of footballs with a drone, which brought glimpses of cheers and excitement for the participating teams. The participating

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Central Police Station were trained on how to investigate cybersecurity challenges recently. Assistant Commissioner of National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava said the training has been conducted by the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) to provide basic knowledge of cyber security issues.

Representatives from The Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT) and Tourism Solomons have joined tourism research and data professionals from across the Pacific for a three-day intensive workshop focusing on strengthening national capacities in data collection and analysis. The Solomon Islands team – MCT Senior Research Tourism Officer, Laurie Leketo; Tourism Solomons Team Leader Digital

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the people and leaders of Rennell and Bellona Province for the progress they have made, describing the province’s reform journey as a powerful example of resilience, leadership and people-driven development. Speaking during the 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary celebration in Tigoa, Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the important progress

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The recent statement by the local authorized representative for SI Group JSC, McFaddean Aoraunisaka praising the excitement surrounding the Busy Signal concert attended by tens of thousands which have brought smiles and music to the capital, has also raised serious questions about priorities, transparency, and the role of foreign investment in

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Kava exporters in the Solomon Islands met today with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and the Ministry of Commerce to deepen their understanding of Fiji’s kava import requirements an important step toward strengthening regional trade. The meeting, organised by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry