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The Government has defended the independence of its investigation into the controversial 33 bauxite shipments from Rennell Island, rejecting Opposition claims that the inquiry lacks transparency and credibility. In a statement, the Government said the investigation remains active and is being conducted “professionally, impartially and within the ambits of the…
by Georgina Maka’a The handover of the Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project on 14 July 2026 has been hailed as a historic milestone for healthcare in Malaita Province. Speaking at the event, Minister of Health and Medical Services Morris Toiraena said the project demonstrates collective commitment to improving access to quality…
Independent Group Leader and Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka has called for an urgent police crackdown on what he describes as organised criminal networks operating in parts of his constituency, warning that lawlessness is threatening public safety, investment and economic growth. In a strongly worded statement, Agovaka said recent…
Leader Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has demanded an update on the tribunal established to inquire into allegations against suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso. Sogavare also wants to know who is leading the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The Government today announced James Aitorea is the acting Police Commissioner (See…
Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Rick Houenipwela has begun his first official visit to China, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in agriculture, education, technology, skills development and renewable energy. Houenipwela commenced the visit on Friday, 10 July 2026, with his first stop in Jiangsu Province – the sister…
By Georgina Maka’a Despite progress in recent years, women in Solomon Islands continue to face significant barriers in reaching senior leadership and decision-making positions, according to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), Aaron Pitaqae. Pitaqae made the remarks during the Women Connect Breakfast…
Western Province has become the first province to achieve full coverage under the SBD$450 million Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP), following the commissioning of seven new telecommunications sites. The latest rollout means all 34 SINBIP telecommunications towers across Western Province are now operational, significantly expanding mobile and internet…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has condemned the careless handling of heavy machinery by a private construction group after a newly sealed section of the Tandai Highway was damaged during the unloading of an excavator. The incident occurred in front of the Tandai Hotel, where an excavator was unloaded…
New Zealand has announced a further NZD 750,000 (approximately SBD 3.4 million) in funding to help communities in the Solomon Islands recover from the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila. The funding, delivered through New Zealand’s Disaster Response Partnership (NZDRP), will provide SBD 1.13 million each to ADRA New Zealand, Save…
By Professor Anne-Marie Brady On Monday this week, a Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Naval submarine launched a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific. The missile appears to have landed in international waters near the EEZ of Taiwan ally Tuvalu. The United States recorded…
