Economy
20 Year Old Arrested for Rape
A 20-year-old man has been remanded at the Lata Correctional Service Solomon Islands Centre in Temotu Province on a charge of alleged rape and will appear in the Lata Magistrates Court on 29 May 2019.
World Bank Grants US$15 Million for Water and Sanitation Projects
Thousands of communities across the Solomon Islands will benefit from improved access to quality water and sanitation services, following approval of a grant for US$15 million (SBD$122 million) by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, as part of a joint project with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Can We Counter Fake News?
The fake news that a tsunami warning was issued for Honiara caused panic and confusion as people fled for safety mid-morning yesterday.
No Tsunami Threat or Warning Issued for Solomon Islands
There is panic in Honiara, particularly around the central market and china town area, after news spread of a tsunami warning that was said to have been issued.
Economy to Grow By 3.7%: CBSI
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) projects the economy to grow by 3.7% in 2019.