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By Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale acknowledged the strategic weight of modern alliances and reflecting on the complex global climate, said, the GREAT Coalition prioritized solidarity and collective principles, favoring reciprocal regard above regional tactical competition. Mr. Wale said this during the Honiara commemoration and celebrations for America’s 250th…
By Charley Piringi The enduring legacy of World War II remains a cornerstone of the U.S.-Solomon Islands relations, with continued efforts to address the historical remnants of the conflict across the islands. At the United States of America 250th anniversary commemoration in Honiara, both US and Solomon Islands leaders…
By Charley Piringi Solomon Islands and the United States are moving to deepen their partnership, with leaders from both countries declaring renewed momentum in bilateral ties during celebrations of America’s 250th Independence Anniversary in Honiara. Prime Minister Wale said the partnership is founded on mutual respect, stating, “We value a…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that his Government’s economic reform agenda is aimed at ending what he describes as decades of “elite capture”, where the nation’s wealth has benefited a small group while ordinary Solomon Islanders continue to bear the cost. Addressing Parliament today, Prime Minister Wale said the…
Communities in North Malaita are planting more than 2,000 mangrove seedlings to protect the coastline around the new Malu’u Market, combining nature-based solutions with major infrastructure investment. The initiative is led by the North Shore Mangroves Committee, which is coordinating the transplanting of seedlings to coastal rehabilitation sites around the…
Both traffic lanes along the seaside carriageway between the Honiara City Council (HCC) Roundabout and Hot Bread Roundabout reopened today, marking another milestone in the ongoing Mendana Avenue upgrade. The inner lane on the landside section, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP),…
Deputy Prime Minister Francis Sade has assured Guadalcanal Province that its long-standing aspiration for statehood will remain a priority for the Government. And he pledged the GREAT Coalition would advance constitutional reforms while refusing to commit to the province’s proposed 2028 deadline. Responding to Premier Willie Atu’s call for Guadalcanal…
by Georgina Maka’a Governor General Sir David Kapu says the Government views the health and wellbeing of Solomon Islanders as non-negotiable and will work to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare through improved clinics and services. Delivering the Speech from the Throne to open the 12th Parliament meeting in…
by Georgina Maka’a Governor General Sir David Kapu says Solomon Islands is expected to see a moderate economic recovery in 2026, driven by growth in mining, fisheries, agriculture and business services, alongside major projects such as the Tina Hydro project. Delivering the Speech from the Throne in Parliament today, Sir…
Auditor General David Teika Dennis is urging the Ministry of Public Service to urgently enforce the Government’s Attendance Management Policy. His call came after an audit his office carried out found ineffective implementation has contributed to an estimated $1 billion in wasted public resources between 2023 and 2025. The findings…
