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by Ednal Palmer The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has thrown its support behind tougher penalties proposed under amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Bill, warning that transnational drug crime is rising in the region while existing laws are no longer fit for purpose. Acting Police Commissioner Mathias Lenialu told…
Communities in the remote Savo-Russell Constituency of Solomon Islands have received new boats and outboard motors under a government-funded project designed to improve transportation and support rural livelihoods. The marine transportation initiative, funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for 2025, includes 11 fibreglass boats and 11 Yamaha outboard…
by Ednal Palmer A suspected narco-submarine discovered in Makira in December last year remains unassessed, with police citing a lack of financial capacity and technical resources to investigate the vessel. The disclosure was made by an officer of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Patricia Leta, Assistant Commissioner for…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Pacific Islands region, highlighting potential new opportunities for Solomon Islands through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the remarks during the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu Pacific leaders have used a high-level summit in Honolulu to send a clear message to global partners that the region will set its own priorities, and partnerships must strengthen, not sideline Pacific leadership and agency. Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Solomon Islands Prime…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has lashed out at the $15 Million fine for the proposed amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act for methamphetamine offenders as ‘not deterrent enough’. Speaking during the Bills and Legislations Committee recently, Wale said the proposed new amendments of $15 Million or life imprisonment is…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says his government will use this week’s Pacific Agenda Investment, Security, Shared Prosperity Summit in Honolulu to push for partnerships that deliver jobs, protect landowners and expand opportunities for the country. The Prime Minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes…
by Ednal Palmer The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has defended proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act, citing a sharp rise in methamphetamine-related incidents and warning of growing pressure on the country’s health system. Appearing before a hearing into the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2025, MHMS Permanent…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has expressed serious concern over the continued operational paralysis of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), despite the formal appointment of its commissioners. Established under the Anti-Corruption Act 2018, SIICAC is the country’s apex independent anti-corruption body, created to strengthen governance, uphold the rule…
A new skills policy will help focus national training efforts in line with the government’s commitment to creating jobs and driving economic growth. The Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launched the new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy at St. Barnabas Hall,…
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