Latest News Archive January 2020
Tourism Solomons CEO Urges Travelers to be Vigilant
Tourism Solomons has called on all travelers heading to the Solomon Islands to take “serious heed” of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) advisory regarding the current Coronavirus outbreak.
57 YO Man Arrested for Raping Daughter
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in Malaita Province have arrested a 57-year-old man for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter in the Kware area, west Fataleka Malaita Province.
Lea'i and Kofana Decide to Remain With Henderson Eels
Raphael Lea’i and Leon Kofana have decided to stay with Henderson Eels for the OFC Champions League after turning down the offer to continue study and train at Wellington Phoenix this year.
Solomon Water Introduces EziPei
The Solomon Islands Water Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its CashWater online services with EziPei.
Solomon Islands Seek to Promote Low-cost, High-impact Tourism Strategy
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has stressed the need for the country’s tourism industry to embrace a low-cost, high-impact approach if it is to achieve its objectives in 2020.
Pacific Islands on Alert for Coronavirus
The Pacific is stepping up its defense against the Coronavirus, with many countries introducing health screenings at airports and seaports.
Police Probe Death of 16 YO
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Guadalcanal Province are investigating the death of a 16-year-old male person at Koda Village in the Paru area of North West Guadalcanal on 21 January 2020.
Women Working Together to Save Endangered Sea Turtles
With the assistance of international funding agencies women in the Solomon Islands are working hard to protect critically endangered sea turtles.
Missing Boat Found Without Nine Passengers
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Kia Village in the Isabel Province have confirmed that the boat missing while travelling between Gizo and South Choiseul on 15 January has been found but without the nine people that were travelling on board the boat.
Effective Control of Outbreak Helped Reduce Spread
In 2019, the Pacific saw the re-emergence of measles, with outbreaks declared in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and American Samoa, and cases reported in Kiribati.
ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa Assumes Office
Masatsugu Asakawa assumes office as the 10th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today.
Cocaine Yacht 'Vieux Malin' Destroyed by Police
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) destroyed the 12-meter two-masted yacht 'Vieux Malin' yesterday, confiscated in September 2018 in an operation sting that discovered 500 kilograms of the illegal drug cocaine in the yacht off Honiara.
Solomon Islander Featured as "An Agent of Change"
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF) Summer Intern Josephine Lagi says that the unfortunate events of the late 1990s, described by many as the ethnic tensions, stirred her to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University in Wellington.
Solomon Islands U14 Play for Semi Final Spot After Massive Win
The Solomon Islands U14 boys team proved too strong for a spirited Football SA Blue outfit, claiming a 9-0 win on Tuesday.
Forecasters Monitoring New Tropical Threat Emerging in the South Pacific
A tropical low near the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu is expected to develop into a named tropical cyclone later this week and may bring severe impacts to Fiji.
Kaua Malta Bound for Trial with Tarxien Rainbow FC
Solomon Islands midfielder and Laugu United captain Atkin Kaua departs today for a trial with professional outfit Tarxien Rainbow FC in the Maltese Premier League.
Fishing Can Be Profitable for Emerging Economies
People who live in developing nations don’t just need income; they also need nourishment.
Solomon Islands Adds PNG to Measles Affected Countries
As of the 20th of January 2020 passengers travelling from Papua New Guinea (PNG) will be required to provide proof of measles vaccination.
Police Responds To Allegations Against PRT
The Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Mostyn Mangau, has responded to media reports regarding an incident involving the RSIPF’s Police Response Team (PRT).