Economy
Father Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of 15-yr-old Daughter
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province have arrested and charged a father on 19 July 2020 with five counts for alleged sexually abusing his 15-year-old daughter.
Mystery Seeds Arriving in US Said to be From Solomon Islands
The United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) is said to be investigating suspicious packets containing seeds from China and the Solomon Islands.
Western Province Council of Women Connects to Shortland with New Ward Council
The Western Province Council of Women (WPCW) successfully formed another ward council for the women of Shortland Islands, a milestone achievement that now directly connects women from both the inner and outer regions of the district.
Six People Missing at Sea in Temotu Province Found Alive on Ulawa
The six people who been missing while travelling in an outboard motorised boat (OBM) from Kala Bay on Santa Cruz Island to the Reef Islands in the Temotu Province on 11 July 2020 have been found safe and well at Ngarangara Point near Su’umoli Village on Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa Province at 12.30 pm this afternoon.
Australia Donates Two Additional Fast Crafts: Border Efforts Ramp Up
Australia has donated two more fast craft boats to help Solomon Islands effectively monitor its border areas.