Police arrest a 20-year-old male suspect for an unlawful wounding incident in Malaita Province. Police in Auki have arrested a 20-year-old male suspect for an unlawful wounding incident at Otorodai village, Mbita’ama area in North Malaita on 26 August 2024. The suspect used a weapon (war club) and struck the victim on the right leg several times, as […]
A Brutally RAPED Young Mother in Central Province Dies from serious injuries. Just a week after the celebration of the Miss Solomon Islands pageant, an event that champions the empowerment and recognition of women in all aspects of life, the nation is shocked by two horrifying acts of violence against women. The shocking contrast between
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Great News for exporters and importers. Companies and individuals looking to import or export goods reliably and efficiently can now do so with Express Freight Management (EFM). EFM was established in Papua New Guinea more than 30 years ago and offers freight solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. It expanded its reach to the Solomon Islands in 2010.
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SIWA Removed from SOE Standing. The Government today announced the removal of the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA), which is trading as Solomon Water from its position as a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Cabinet decision became effective on 26 August 2024 as part of the Government’s efforts to revamp the Authority’s struggling performance in providing
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Operation Render Safe 2024 – Set to Commence Next Week. Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in the Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024. Over the coming days, more than 250 explosive ordnance specialists, from over eight countries will deploy to Western Province to
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Pre-Primary Teachers Completed Training on a Master’s Training Guide. More than 100 pre-primary teachers in Honiara have completed a week-long Primary Preparation Year (PPY) Master Trainer’s Training Guide that emphasizes play-based learning as a tool for learning in early childhood care and education settings. The workshop was held concurrently from 19-23 August 2024 at Rock
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Makira Ulawa Premier discusses Provincial development aspirations with the Acting Prime Minister. The Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification Hon. Bradley Tovosia at the Prime Minister’s Office today met with the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Hon. Stanley Siapu, members of his executive, and officials. The courtesy visit was
SINU and National Geographic Collaborate On Ocean Science Training. The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) recently hosted a hands-on training from Monday, August 19th to Thursday, August 22nd, 2022, at the FAFF Conference Room on the SINU Kukum Campus. This special short course was conducted in partnership with the National Geographic Pristine Seas program and
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MRD pays courtesy; Conducts consultation on draft CDF regulation in Choiseul Province. The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) paid a courtesy call to the Premier of Choiseul Province Honourable Harrison Pitakaka on August 23, 2024. The team was in Taro, for a consultation on the CDF Act 2023 draft regulation Drafting Instructions with the Choiseul
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2024 Annual Fuel Price Review Successfully Concluded in Brisbane. The Solomon Islands 2024 Triennial and Annual Fuel Price Review Meeting was successfully convened in Brisbane, Australia, from August 12th to 16th. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including officials from South Pacific Oil Limited, Markwarth Oil Limited, and Gafung (SI) Limited. The Solomon Islands Government
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