Solomons Parliamentary Independent Group Hails Court Ruling Upholding Land Rights in Mining Dispute
The Office of the Parliamentary Independent Group of Solomon Islands has welcomed a landmark High Court decision that clarifies legal…
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Independent Group Urges Immediate Ratification of UN Crime Treaty to Protect Solomon Islands
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Deacon Maelanga, has issued a strong call to action, urging the Government…
Third Narco Sub Found in Northeast Malaita
by Ronald Toito’ona Two villagers from Manasuu, Fourau in Northeast Malaita, discovered a narco submarine in Solomon Islands waters early…
Son of Palau Senate Leader Caught Up In Fiji Drug Sweep
Lagomarsino Baules, the son of a pro-China Palauan senator, was arrested in Fiji during a major anti-drug operation amid growing…
Opposition Calls For Quick Amendments to Drug Laws
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says legislative gaps under the  Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) allowing foreigners arrested for Methylamphetamine to walk free is…
China Trains Local Police on How to Deal with Drug-Related Crimes
Chinese police are training local officers on how to deal with different drug-related crimes. The training comes in the wake…
Australia–Solomons Partnership Delivers Better Access to Justice
Together, Australia and Solomon Islands are strengthening the law and justice sector by co-funding critical infrastructure and equipment upgrades, enabling…
DPM Warns Against Abusive Social Media Posts Amid Solomon Cup Controversy
Solomon Islanders are being warned against spreading hurtful and disrespectful misbehaviour on social media that could lead to creating communal…
Pacific Drug Routes Exploited
Organised crime exploits island nations’ vulnerabilities Pacific nations must urgently strengthen maritime enforcement as criminal networks deliberately exploit geographic vulnerabilities, generating…
Internal Revolt as IRD Chief Quashes $85BÂ Tax Assessment Against Tobacco Giant
A massive $85 billion tax discrepancy, reportedly uncovered by auditors investigating the tax affairs of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd…