Latest News Archive December 2019
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World War II Bomb Found in Tulagi
Nearly 77 years after the end of the Second World War, Solomon Islands is still littered with bombs and other unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Police Investigates Death of 40 YO Man
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating the death of a 40-year-old male person in the Henderson area east of Honiara on 26 December 2019.
Journalist Writes About Lessons From Trip to China
After the Solomon Islands switched allegiance to China, it took journalists on a ‘look and learn’ tour to mainland China. Dorothy Wickham, a seasoned journalist, was part of the delegation. She writes about her experience, and observations made during that trip.
Maritime Boosted with Commissioning of new Guardian Class Patrol Boat Gizo
The maritime capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has been boosted with the commissioning of the new Guardian class patrol boat, 05 GIZO during a ceremony in Honiara yesterday.
Solomon Islands Immigration Requirements with Regards to the Control of Measles
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOHS) has announced with immediate effect, all passengers entering the Solomon Islands are required to complete a new health declaration form regarding immunization against exposure to measles.
New Member of Parliament to Take Oath Today
The newly elected Solomon Islands Member of Parliament for East Makira will today take her Oath in Parliament.
Solomons Penalised for Fielding Over Age Player
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has been banned from competing in the next round of Under 17 Men’s World Cup qualifying after being found to have fielded a second over age player.
CBSI Warns Public Over New Pyramid Schemes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is strongly advising the general public to avoid investing in a new pyramid scheme that is currently being promoted as “One Link Pacifica."
Australia Supports US$200 Million Hydro Project for Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has secured finance to construct a new hydroelectric scheme with the support of Pacific island neighbors, that will help reduce the country’s reliance on imported diesel by almost 70 per cent.
Parliament Passes SBD$3.8 Billion Budget
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has passed a budget of SBD$3,817,155,702 dollars for 2020.
RSIPF and CSSI Call on Members of Public to Look Out for Three Prison Escapees
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) call on members of public especially in Honiara to report any sighting of three prison inmates who escaped from the Rove Correctional Services facility Sunday night (15 December 2019).
Police Continue Border Monitoring
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) under Operation Bougainville Referendum are still maintaining a high security alert at the Solomon Islands common border with Papua New Guinea (PNG).
East Makira By-Election Makes History
Ms. Lillian Maefai registered a historic by-election win in the East Makira constituency, becoming the third woman to be elected to the current Solomoon Islands parliament and setting a new record for women's representation in the 50 member house.
New Police Recruits Begin Training
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) second recruit group for 2019 has started their training at the Police Academy at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara today with a call on them to serve the government and people of the country with integrity, professionalism and respect.
Lilly Maefai Wins East Makira Bye Election
The wife of late Charles Maefai has won the East Makira Constituency seat following Wednesday's bye-election.
Get Into Rugby Festival A First for Honiara
The Get into Rugby National Tag Festival was officially launched on Tuesday 10th December 2019, at the Town Ground Stadium, Honiara.
Youth Voices Echoed at COP25
Today the voices of youth activists from around the world are among the strongest forces calling for urgent climate action and climate justice in the Pacific.
Vocus Completes AUS$136m Coral Sea Cable System
Vocus confirms the completion of the Coral Sea Cable System connecting Sydney, Honiara, Port Moresby and the Solomon Islands, making it ready for service.
Climate Change: the Greatest Threat to Achieving SDGs
For Vanuatu, climate change presents an existential threat to its cultural heritage, identity and fundamental human rights.
"We Can Do Better Than This"
Solomon Islands, stands in solidarity with other Small Islands Developing States, in the climate change negotiations to avert a climate change crisis.
Commissioners Inducted into Anti-Corruption Commission
The Solomon Islands Government has set the fight against corruption as one of its major priorities and has recently appointed commissioners for the newly established Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC).
Police Confiscates Alcohol in Malaita
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Atori Police Station in East Malaita have confiscated a number of cartons of alcohol from three homes in surrounding communities.
Police Takes Control of Munda Incident
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Munda Police Station with reinforcements from Gizo, Noro and Ringgi in the Western Province have arrested about 20 suspects following an allegation of looting of a shop owned by a Chinese businessman in the little township this week.
2023 Preparations on Track
Pacific Games Council president Vidhya Lakhan and chief executive officer Andrew Minogue visited Honiara to assess the state of preparations for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games.
Pacific Nations Demand Greater Commitments at COP25
Small island countries in the Pacific are demanding greater commitments at this week's Madrid climate talks, saying what's been done so far is far from enough.
Final Courtesy Call for H.E Brazier
Former High Commissioner of Australia to Solomon Islands His Excellency Rodrick Brazier has paid his final courtesy call to the Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, yesterday.
Kwai Island Hosts Beach Soccer
Kwai Island in East Malaita, Solomon Islands has attracted 20 teams around Malaita who graced the sandy beaches at the inaugural Kwai Beach Soccer championship yesterday.
Australia Supports Disability Inclusion
The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis hosted a business networking event to celebrate the contribution that People Living With Disability (PLWD) make in the labour market.
Minister of Mines Should Meet Directly with Local Communities Over Mining Concerns: Amnesty International
The Solomon Islands Minister of the Environment should conduct face-to-face consultations with local communities on Wagina Island to hear their concerns before deciding the fate of a proposed open-cast bauxite mine there, Amnesty International said today.
Hundreds March in Honiara Against Corruption
Solomon Islands celebrated/commemorated the International Anti-corruption Day yesterday, under the theme: ‘United Against Corruption’, with hundreds of people from all walks of life, participating in the march through Mendana Highway, as a show of solidarity against corruption.
Police Search for Missing Crewmember
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Taro, Choiseul Province are currently are enquiring into the missing crewmember of the Landing Craft (LC) FORESEN on 28 November 2019.
Women's Leadership Makes a Difference Everyday
The contribution of women and girls, particularly those living with HIV, is indispensable in the HIV response at the community level.
Discovering Solomon Islands
Beyond the trending destinations lies untouched, hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered – and the Solomon Islands is one of them.
Solomons Win OFC Futsal Champions League
Kooline from Solomon Islands has won the inaugural OFC Futsal Champions League with a thrilling come-from-behind 7-5 victory over AS PTT Noumea in last night's title decider in Auckland.
Forty Years of Fisheries Vision
“We remind ourselves that FFA members were the founding members for the Tuna Commission and since the beginning, even during the days of the negotiations for the Convention [to establish the Commission] we have been driven by the exceptional vision, forty years ago on why we do this.” Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen, Director General, Forum Fisheries Agency.
UK Based Company Builds Interest In Solomon Islands Nickel Prospect
UK based resources investor Gunsynd PLC has bought a small stake in a company which owns a nickel prospect in the Solomon Islands.
What it Takes to be a Foodie in 2020
The word foodie is one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in urban lingo.
SICCI Delivers Successful Business Excellence Awards 2019
The 2019 edition of Solomon Islands’ leading business event, the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) was yet another success.
Waka Mere Celebrates Graduation
Waka Mere Commitment to Action Program initiative has congratulated women participants who graduated with certificate IV in Leadership and Management during a ceremony at the Heritage Hotel in Honiara on 4 November 2019.
Dental Clinic Receives Rotary Support
Residents in the Solomon Islands will be smiling a little wider and brighter after a Rotary volunteer dental team led from Ballarat built eight new dental clinics and a sterilizing room in its capital Honiara.
Rising Seas Doom Islands
Australian scientists described the Solomons as a “sea-level rise hotspot”.
News Report Expose Past Dealings by Djokovic
The Australian newspaper reports that the Prime Minister’s chief of staff (prior to his appointment in October 2016) had sought payments from Axiom to smooth over problems with the government at the time.
Government Fines Axiom for Alleged Breaches
Axiom Mining (AVQ) has received fines and demands from the Solomon Islands Government.
UN75 Conversation to Begin in Pacific
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that next year’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations will feature a large and inclusive global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future we want.
Miss Samoa's Traditional Wear Clarified
The designer of the traditional attire worn by Miss Samoa, Fonoifafo Nancy McFarland-Seumanu, when she was crowned Miss Pacific islands has broken his silence over a social media storm surrounding the outfit.
APTC Welcomes New Country Director for Solomon Islands and Kiribati
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Abigail Chang as the new Country Director for Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
New Zealand Extends Funding Partnership with Pacific Community
New Zealand’s strong commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific was highlighted during a small ceremony this week, which marked the official extension of its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC).
Solomon Islands Red Cross Society Appoints New Health Manager
Solomon Islands Red Cross Society now has a new Health Manager, she is Joanna Ramorii Tatalu. Mrs. Tatalu hails from north Malaita in Malaita Province.
Police Identify Seven Men Behind MP's Home Attack
Investigators of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Naha Police Station are investigating an attack on the home of the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Malaita who is residing in East Honiara.
Miss Solomons Finishes Second
It may not be the finish Solomon Islanders wanted, but it is history nonetheless - Miss Solomons Gladys Habu came second at the 2020 Miss Pacific Islands, the first for any Solomon Island contestant.
Solomon Islands Farewells 13th Commissioner of Police
Solomon Islands has farewelled the 13th Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Matthew Varley, MBE during a ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters on Friday 29th November 2019.
Enabling Access to Justice in Solomon Islands
Fifty members of the justice sector (30 women and 20 men) participated in a workshop to discuss implementation of the Solomon Islands Access to Justice Project over the next two years.
Analyzing Response Services to Family Violence
In 2016, the Solomon Islands Family Protection Act (FPA) came into force setting out new provisions and stipulations for service responses under the family violence system, including counselling, refuges, medical services, Police Safety Notices (PSNs), Protection Orders, courts, and legal advice.
Measle Cases Double in Samoa
The number of suspected cases of measles on the Pacific island of Samoa has more than doubled over the past week to 3,530, and deaths related to the outbreak rose to 48 from 20 a week ago, the country’s Ministry of Health said Sunday.
