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By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale intends to hold regular dialogue with commercial bank executives to discuss issues of concern. Wale made his intention known when he met Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau today. The prime minister told Forau he was concerned…
By Ednal Palmer The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has unveiled the design concept for its new multi-million dollar headquarters and announced the commencement of procurement processes for what is expected to become one of the country’s most significant institutional infrastructure developments. The announcement was made by CBSI Board…
When Tropical Cyclone Maila tore through Solomon Islands in April 2026, it left a trail of destruction across Western, Choiseul, and Isabel provinces that would take years to heal. Now, help is arriving. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have together released US$15 million (SBD$121 million) to support recovery…
The Government says it has commenced investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite. Minister for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MMERE), Derick Manuari said the Attorney General’s Chambers with support from the Mines Division are leading the process. Attorney General Gabriel Suri, on Monday 1st June 2026, has written…
Australia has provided SBD2.2 million to the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society to support their Tropical Cyclone Maila response and recovery work. The Solomon Islands Red Cross is using the funds to distribute relief items to remote communities and re-establish access to clean drinking water. The support brings Australia’s contribution…
After six years of service with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the RSIPF–Australian Federal Police Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), community engagement officer Roy Kimisi is preparing to return home to support his village community. Kimisi joined the partnership in 2020 at the age of 21 as a…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has concluded his official engagements in Australia and is set to travel to Auckland, New Zealand today. Prime Minister Wale’s visit to Canberra reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia, following high-level bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese.…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have officially declared a “new era” of cooperation, announcing plans for a comprehensive bilateral treaty alongside a major multi-million-dollar aid package. Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, the two leaders emphasized a renewed partnership built on…
More than 400 students and staff at Boromole Primary and McMahon Community High School in Central Islands Province now have access to upgraded water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities supported by the Australian Government. The initiative, delivered by UNICEF alongside the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), fosters…
