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Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has called on the GREAT Coalition to publicly justify the number, roles and costs of its political appointees, warning that the growing payroll could place further pressure on public finances. GREAT has engaged 58 political appointees. In statement, TSI said political appointments are a legitimate tool…
Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has resigned from his position to take up the role of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury. Dennis, a highly respected finance executive, has formally tendered his resignation to the Governor-General, effective 25 August 2026. He will become the Ministry’s Secretary and principal…
Women play a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability and community wellbeing in Solomon Islands’ mining communities, participants heard at a workshop in Honiara. The workshop focused on strengthening women’s participation and voices in the extractive industries sector. British High Commissioner Paul Turner, UNDP Pacific Office Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altangerel,…
Solomon Islands has an opportunity to turn its economic recovery into more jobs, higher incomes and greater resilience to future shocks, according to the World Bank Group. The World Bank’s latest report “Solomon Islands Economic Update, Harnessing the New Roots of Growth”, says this will require stronger management of public…
Solomon Islands is strengthening its system for regulating medicines, vaccines and medical devices to ensure health products reaching communities are safe, effective and of good quality. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), is reviewing the country’s system for regulating health…
Japan’s Nippon Foundation has committed to supporting the establishment of a TAFE School of Trade in Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Matthew Wale welcomed the commitment following discussions with visiting Nippon Foundation Executive Managing Director Takashi Arikawa. Arikawa is in Honiara to help finalise arrangements for the proposed institution. The discussions…
The Opposition is calling on Finance and Treasury Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo to ensure the remaining appointments to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board strengthen its financial, investment and commercial expertise. The call follows Lilo’s appointment of Dr Phillip Tagini as the new SINPF Board Chairman and Ronald…
The Parliamentary Opposition has backed Finance and Treasury Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for taking a “realistic approach” to Solomon Islands’ financial position. It said Lilo’s focus on assessing the country’s available fiscal space, increasing domestic revenue and managing public finances responsibly was necessary amid growing demands on the national budget.…
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service Francis Sade today officially opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands. The new facility is a joint infrastructure project between the Australian and Solomon Islands governments. It brings…
Sixteen vessels have been identified as vessels of interest and four apprehended in a major regional operation targeting illegal fishing and maritime crime. The results came from Operation Island Chief 2026, a two-week regional fisheries surveillance operation coordinated by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) from 3 to 14…
