Latest News Archive July 2019
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Police Urges Public to Raise Complaints Through Right Channel
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) reminds the public that for issues questioning the credibility and professionalism of the police, people are encouraged to file reports with evidence so the Professional Standards and Internal Investigation (PSII) can deal with the complaints.
SICCI Attends Pacific Tripartite Forum in PNG
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) was part of a Solomon Islands delegation that attended the Pacific tripartite high-level forum on climate change and decent work from 24-26 July 2019 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Relations with Solomon Islands Stable and Solid: Taipei
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reaffirmed diplomatic ties between Taiwan and the Solomon Islands on Tuesday amid media reports from the Pacific ally that claimed Beijing is ready to establish relations with the country.
Brisbane Man Rescued After Drifting At Sea for 3 Days
A Brisbane man is on his way home after drifting at sea for three days off Solomon Islands.
Starting a Honey Business in Solomon Islands
There is certainly potential in honey production for farmers, just need to ensure that they get the necessary support – particularly in terms of technical advice and basic start up costs such as bee hives and related equipment’s.
Solomon Water Issues Boil Water Notice
Residents in Honiara are advised not to drink water straight from the tap.
Police Search for Missing 14 YO Girl
Police officers at the White River Police Post in West Honiara are searching for a 14-year-old girl Miss Fabrina Roto who has been missing since she was last seen between 9pm - 10pm on 16 July 2019 inside the Scorpion Pub at Kukum in East Honiara.
RSIPF Prepares for Enhanced Presence in Western Border
As the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) prepares for an enhanced presence in the common border with Papua New Guinea, the Police Response Team (PRT) has been improving the infrastructure at the Kulitanai and Harapa police posts in the Shortland Islands.
Solomon Islands Joint Claim for Additional Seabed Approved by Commission Under the Law of the Sea Convention
The United Nations’ Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf in New York recently made public its approval and endorsement of a joint claim from the Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Papua New Guinea over 600,000 square kilometers of additional seabed on what is known as the Ontong Java Plateau.
SICCI Calls on MID to Convene Road Transport Board
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) calls on Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) to convene the Road Transport Board (RTB).
Police Investigates Apparent Suicide of Young Man
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Guadalcanal Province attended an alleged suicide resulting in the death of a man in his 20s at the Moto Pool area, Henderson, East of Honiara on 20 July 2019.
Lea’alafa Signs with South African Football Club
South African Football Club, Maritzburg United, have confirmed the signing of three new players, including Solomon Islands star winger, Micah Lea’alafa.
University of Miami Students Conduct Research in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is fast becoming a natural laboratory for researchers, particularly in tropical ecology. Three weeks ago, students from the University of Miami spent time in Makira studying the origins, ecology and conservation of insular diversity.
False Recruitment Agents Warning
The Australian High Commission office in Honiara says it has received reports of individuals falsely offering labour mobility jobs.
Daniel Rae Costello Passes Away
Well known Fiji born music artist Daniel Rae Costello has passed away, aged 58.
17 YO Mother in Custody Over Death of Infant
A 17 year old girl is currently being held by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) for the alleged abortion of her infant child.
Candidates Failing to Disclose Spending Could Land in Jail
More than 80 election candidates in Solomon Islands could face prosecution after failing to account for their election campaign spending.
The World’s Bona Fide Banana Man
He may well be the World’s bona fide banana man, he loves the fruit, and spends most of his time understanding and expanding his banana library.
Solomon Water Q&A During Stakeholder Consultations
Solomon Water provided answers to questions frequently asked by consumers as a result of the continuous shut down of their Kongulai water source during bad weather and heavy rain affecting thousands of homes in Honiara.
Missing Men Found After Been Adrift at Sea
A search party comprising of officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Auki Police Station and relatives have successfully rescued a drifting banana boat after it encountered mechanical problems yesterday(18 July 2019).
Glow-in-the-dark Turtles Discovered Near the Solomon Islands
Marine biologists have discovered a species of glow-in-the-dark turtles that have an unusual biofluorescence capability.
Bilikiki To Participate in ANOC 2019 World Beach Games
The Solomon Islands Bilikiki beach soccer team has been invited to participate at the upcoming World Beach Games. The ANOC 2019 World Beach Games will be hosted by the Qatar Olympic Committee.
Kaumaakonga Release Debut Album Taoba
Kaumaakonga (KMK) is proud to release their debut album Taoba on Wantok Musik. This collective of musicians aim to revive and renew the traditional Avaiki music, chants and dance of their forefathers.
Attention Turns to Solomon Islands as Pacific Games End
Pacific Games Council (PGC) are positive about the progress being made by Solomon Islands 2023 as they prepare to stage the next edition of the Pacific Games, but admit organizers have a key year as they seek to finalize venue plans and funding.
Police Warns Public About Getting Involved in Quick Money Making Schemes
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns members of the public to check the legality of any quick money making schemes before participating.
Disgruntled Landowners Attack Logging Camp
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro, Choiseul Province are investigating a looting incident at the Jito logging camp on the night of 5 July 2019 during which a group of people took and destroyed thousands of dollars’ worth of property.
Solomon Islands Government Invests US$650K in Anti-Corruption Project
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has committed US$653,700 to continue a cost-sharing partnership agreement originally signed between the Solomon Islands Government, represented by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2017.
Start a Garden with Little to No Soil
Let’s face it, the price of vegetables at the market is getting crazy! How many of us count the number of stalks in a bundle of slippery cabbage? I do, sometimes to the annoyance of the market vendor, just trying to get my money’s worth that’s all I can say.
20 YO Survives Crocodile Attack
A 20 year old has survived a horrific attack by a 5.5 meter crocodile in North East Guadalcanal.
RSIPF Investigates Fatal Vehicle Accident in West Honiara
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) are investigating a fatal road accident which happened in the early morning of Sunday 14 July at the Rove intersection along Tandai Highway in West Honiara resulting in the death of a 30-year-old male pedestrian.
Axiom Hits Out At Government
Poor decisions and unfair treatment of investors in the mining industry by key figures in the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) are denying the country and resources owners of maximally benefiting from their efforts, the country’s leading miner Axiom Mining Limited has revealed.
Foreigner Arrested with Fake Solomon Islands Passport in Manila
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested four foreigners who attempted to leave the country with bogus documents.
Our Submarine Cable Has Landed: Sogavare
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has proudly announced the landing of the submarine cable on the shores of Honiara.
Police Urges Public to Heed Warnings As Another Boat Rescued
The people of Central Province have been strongly urged to follow sea safety messages that have been repeated over and over again following the successful rescue of a boat which developed a mechanical problem while travelling from Honiara to Vutura Village on Small Gela on Monday.
QCS Supports Solomon Islands Correctional Service
Specialized training from Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is being deployed internationally to assist officers from the Correctional Service of the Solomon Islands (CSSI).
How Squatters Are Fouling Honiara’s Water Supply
Squatters in the Solomon Islands National Botanical Gardens in Honiara are putting the city's water supply and ecology at risk according to the city clerk in the capital.
Kongulai and Kombito Supply Remained Closed
As of 9am this morning, our Kongulai pump and gravity system and Kombito supply remained closed due to the high turbidity (dirt particles in water) caused by heavy rainfall upstream at our water source and this is necessary to protect our water system, pipes and meters from damage.
Wale Welcomes High Court Decision on Petition Case
Leader of the Official Opposition, and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga, Hon. Matthew Wale, MP welcomes the High Court decision on the petition case filed against him.
Officials Blamed for Solomon Islands Loss
The Solomon Islands head coach and team captain have questioned the way the match against Tahiti was officiated.
Organizers Defend 2023 Games Logo
Solomon Islands 2023 have unveiled their logo for the next edition of the Pacific Games but have been forced to defend the selection process.
RSIPF Arrests Man Following the Death of Another in Guadalcanal Province
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province have arrested an adult man this week following the death of a man in his 30s in the Lungga area East of Honiara on 7 July 2019.
Solomon Islands Drawn Alongside Italy, Paraguay and Mexico in U17 FIFA World Cup
The Solomon Islands U17 team find themselves in one of the tougher pools at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup. The Solomon Islands are in Group F, drawn alongside Italy, Mexico and Paraguay.
Solomon Islands Signs MOU with Taiwan Company for National Stadium
The Solomon Islands government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwanese company, Fu Tsu construction company, for the development of the National Stadium.
Coral Sea Cable Installation Commences
The Australian and Solomon Islands Governments has announced that the installation of the Coral Sea Cable will commence this weekend in Solomon Islands.
SI Tourism Industry ‘Faces of Tomorrow’ on Display at ‘Mi Save Solo’
Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto has paid tribute to a team of Institute of Tourism & Hospitality lecturers and students in attendance at last week’s ‘Mi Save Solo’ tourism exchange, describing their efforts as delivering a true showcase for what the future holds in store for the Solomon Islands tourism industry.
MET Issues Strong Wind Warning, Police Urges Caution
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) advises sea travelers throughout the country to take all precautionary measures in the light of the strong wind warning issued by the Meteorological Service for parts of the country.
To Lead is To Serve
“To Lead is To Serve,” this statement forms the founding principles of our nation Solomon Islands.
Right Reverend David Vunagi Officially Sworn in as Governor General
The Governor General Elect, Right Reverend David Vunagi, has officially taken up his role as Governor General after being sworn in by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer at the Lawson Tama stadium during celebrations to mark the country’s 41st Independence Anniversary.
Another Environmental Disaster in Rennell
For the second time in six months, an environmental disaster is threatening the livelihoods of the people in Rennell.
Australia Supports “Mi Save Solo” Tourism Event
The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis supported Tourism Solomons at last Friday’s “Mi Save Solo” tourism exchange to support the event’s organisation.
The Many Health Benefits of Eggplant
Want to lose weight or improve brain function? Research suggests that you could get that (and more) from eggplant.
Stage is Set for Opening of 2019 Pacific Games in Apia
The stage is set for the opening ceremony of the 16th Pacific Games at the Apia Park Stadium in Samoa on Sunday.
22 YO Thief Arrested and Charged
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province arrested a 22-year-old man at the Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL) on Kolombangara Island in Western Province last week for alleged robbery and wounding of another man.
47 YO Arrested for Incest
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested a 47-year-old man in Isabel Province for alleged incest involving his step daughter at Samasodu Village, in the Katova District of Isabel Province.
Drivers Continue to Ignore Traffic Rules: Police
As officers of the Traffic Department continue to arrest and charge drivers for ignoring the Road Transport Act 2009, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is concerned that some drivers continue to park dangerously at the Fishing Village Market in East Honiara.
Bougainvilleans Living in Solomon Islands Will Have Their Say in Upcoming Referendum
The Bougainville Referendum Commission (BRC) has announced enrollment dates for Bougainvilleans living in Solomon Islands.
Coral Sea Cable Begins Journey from Port Moresby
The laying of a 4,700km long high-speed internet cable connecting Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands has begun in Port Moresby.
Environmental Toll of Oil Spill Still Being Calculated
An international effort to halt a massive oil spill from a wrecked ship in a far-flung province of the Solomon Islands has finally succeeded. But the scale of damage to the marine and coastal environment near Rennell Island, where the incident occurred within a few kilometers of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is still being calculated.
SICCI: ‘Tourism An Important Pathway For Economic Growth’
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes the announcement of the first Solomon Islands accommodation providers to achieve ‘Minimum Standards Accreditation’, which the Chamber sees as a boost to the local tourism industry.
Respect Traffic Signs: Police
Members of the public in Honiara have been urged to respect traffic signs including traffic cones placed on roads as the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) conducts an operation to address the traffic congestion in some parts of the capital city.
SICCI Delivers Business Training in Auki
Business owners and representatives of small businesses in Auki, Malaita Province successfully completed a four-day business training that was conducted from 25-28 June 2019.
Body of Missing Passenger of Sunken Ray Boat Found
Police has confirmed that the body found outside Cowgile Village in South Savo on Sunday afternoon is that of one of the missing passenger of the ray boat that sunk outside Bungana Island.
More Water Interruptions with Wet Season Approaching
Expect more water cuts! with the wet season approaching that is essentially the message from Solomon Water.
Police Charge 42 YO Man Following Elections of Central Province Premier
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with common assault following an incident during the election of the new Premier of Central Province at Tulagi on 27 June 2019.
Bishop of Temotu, Leonard Dawea, Elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Melanesia
The Anglican Church of Melanesia will have a new Primate later this year when the Bishop of Temotu, Leonard Dawea, is installed at St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral on 15 September.
Solomon Water Cuts Supply Due to High Turbidity
Solomon Water has advised customers that due to the high turbidity (dirt particles in water) caused by heavy rainfall upstream at its water source, Kongulai pump and gravity system remain closed.
Police Cracks Down on Illegal Parking at Bus Stops
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is putting together plans to crack down on drivers who park illegally at bus stops and at the Fishing Village Market in Honiara.
Hotels to Achieve Minimum Standards Accreditation
The Solomon Island Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) has announced the first Solomon Islands accommodation providers to achieve ‘Minimum Standards Accreditation’.
