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by Georgina Maka’a Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the Solomon Islands must break its long-standing cycle of earning wealth only to spend it, warning that unless the country begins saving and investing more wisely, future generations will have little to show for today’s natural resources. Speaking during the 50th…
The Malaita Provincial Government has formally reconciled with Prime Minister Matthew Wale, resolving past political differences and pledging to align itself with the vision of the GREAT Coalition Government. The reconciliation took place during a courtesy visit by the Prime Minister to the Malaita Provincial Chamber in Auki on Saturday.…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is considering exempting school fees for students whose families were directly affected by Cyclone Maila in Western and Choiseul provinces. MEHRD Deputy Secretary for Education Services and National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) Education Committee Chairman, Christopher Sakiri, said the Ministry is…
by Georgina Maka’a A suspected support vessel and a fast craft linked to the detained cargo ship MV Wealth entered Noro Marina Wharf in the Western Province on 8 May and departed four days later without the knowledge or clearance of Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration or Police authorities, investigators have…
by Charley Piringi & Gina Maka’a Recently appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after less than two months on the job over his past handling of drug evidence. The decision to suspend Vaevaso was made by Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu on Wednesday on the recommendation of recently…
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate and President of Negotiations. Â The Pacific COP31 Envoys are Ms Kristina Eonemto Stege from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Envoy for Oceania focusing…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale describes the labour mobility programs like Australia’s PALM and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) as valuable temporary opportunities that must eventually transition into a stronger domestic economy rather than serving as a permanent fix for unemployment in the country. Speaking on the…
by Georgina Maka’a Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has urged Attorney General Gabriel Suri to stand aside from current investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite. The Government initiated the investigation, and Suri has ordered the Director of Mines, Christa Tatapu, to provide all documents relating to the shipments. The…
by Ofani Eremae Attorney General Gabriel Suri says he was not involved in the operational aspects of Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID)’s mining activities or the shipment of bauxite from West Rennell when he acted as the company’s lawyer. Suri made the comments as he ordered the Director of Mines…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale says his government will pursue greater transparency in the negotiation and approval of international security agreements, including stronger parliamentary oversight of future treaties and foreign partnerships. Speaking to local media upon his return from official visits to Australia and New Zealand today, Wale…
