Meet Woman Police Constable (WPC) Jenny Faramoa, a 33-year-old officer from Baraulu Village, Roviana, Western Province, and Gwaunaru’u in west Kwara’ae, Malaita. She has served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operator at Hells Point for nearly five years, standing as one of only two female EOD operators in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force […]

The National Government has formally appointed members of the National Taskforce to spearhead preparations for the Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028. The Taskforce is mandated to plan, coordinate and oversee all activities associated with the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history.Speaking during the Taskforce’s inaugural meeting, the

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒍𝒖, 𝑯𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒊, 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝟐𝟑 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit commenced today at the East-West Center in Honolulu, bringing Pacific leaders together to advance regional investment and security cooperation that will directly support the livelihoods and well-being of Pacific communities. The Summit was officially opened at the Keoni Auditorium,

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)