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Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has cautioned that any fee-free education policy must be matched by serious investment in school quality, teacher support, infrastructure, and implementation capacity, warning that a rushed approach could leave Solomon Islands with larger enrolments but weaker outcomes. Sogavare said the national debate…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has arrived in Canberra aboard a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft for high-level talks with Australian leaders starting today, June 2, 2026, receiving a ceremonial red carpet welcome at Defence Establishment Fairbairn. Tomorrow (Wednesday), he will hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese…
Rosely Akomu had never been to a health summit before. Not once, in all her years as Provincial Minister for Health. So when she walked into the room in Auki last week and found herself surrounded by women leaders, village elders, church pastors, and young people from across Malaita, she…
As communities across Western, Choiseul, and Temotu Provinces continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila and other recent emergencies, the national conversation has converged on a single demand: practical, transparent, and equal disaster recovery leadership for all Solomon Islanders. Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has made…
The Opposition has called on the government to release the full cost of its proposed fee-free education policy and show the country can sustain the commitment without undermining other priorities. After the initial public debate over what “free education” means, the Opposition said the next question must be the real…
PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has encouraged churches and citizens to continue praying for the new Government. Prime Minister Wale made the remarks during a church service at Holy Cross Church this morning. The Prime Minister said the country’s leaders are servants of the people. “We are servants of our…
The Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Sogavare has issued a statement today calling on the Government to urgently clarify what it describes as “serious contradictions” surrounding the Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey. According to the Opposition, Minister Salopuka has publicly stated that he resigned from all company directorships…
In his first few days in office, Prime Minister Wale has spoken about the importance of building an economy that works for everyone, right across Solomon Islands. Australia is committed to this goal – we want our investments to reach the furthest and most remote communities in Solomon Islands. With…
Solomon Islands International Ports Authority (SIPA) will host a summit on June 3rd, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in East Honiara. The summit will be part of SIPA’s upcoming celebration of its 70th Platinum Anniversary, to be held on the 3rd and 4th of June 2026. The Summit aims…
The Price Advisory Committee [PAC] of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour has released the adjusted fuel price from 16 May to 30 May 2026 as follows: Petroleum Products Wholesale [Maximum price in S.I. cents per litre] Retail [Maximum price in S.I. cents per litre] Petroleum Motor Spirits (PMS)…
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