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The Official Opposition is demanding answers from the Solomon Islands and Australian governments over communications it says appear to link proposed Australian financial assistance, aimed at influencing the outcome of Solomon Islands’ domestic political processes. The Opposition says the communications, if authentic and accurately understood, raise serious concerns about whether…
by Ednal Palmer Students at Gifu Primary School in the remote Barana highlands of Guadalcanal have welcomed a new water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facility, easing pressure on the school’s ageing and inadequate toilets. The facility, funded by the European Union through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and delivered…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) will convene its 3rd Annual Congress on September 17–18, 2026, at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, bringing together regional leaders, policymakers, and financial professionals to address the evolving role of accounting in economic growth. The accounting profession across the Solomon Islands is…
Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Francis Sade firmly rejected an ABC News report alleging that a message he received from the Australian High Commission was politically motivated, describing it as a routine update on the progress of treaty discussions. Minister Matthew Wale used a text message from Australia’s High Commissioner to boost…
The Solomon Islands government is moving to overhaul outdated mining legislation, with the Minister for Mines and Energy, Derrick Manu’ari, declaring the current “first come, first serve” policy a fundamental flaw that undermines the rights of customary landowners. In a statement issued today, Minister Manu’ari emphasized that the existing Mines…
by Georgina Maka’a “It’s not my intention to cause fear. I made a very stupid mistake.” These were the words of 33-year-old Australian national Mathew Lewis Small during his appearance before the Honiara Magistrate Court today. Mr. Small is currently facing a charge of threatening violence with a firearm following…
by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands Government could forgo an estimated $1 billion in revenue this year following a decision to delay proposed amendments to the country’s mineral resources legislation, Prime Minister Mathew Wale told Parliament today. The Prime Minister said the mineral resources bill contained one of the Government’s…
by Charley Piringi The GREAT Government, led by Prime Minister Matthew Wale, has extended consultations on the much-anticipated Mineral Resources Bill by two months, following recommendations from the Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) — a move welcomed by independent leaders amid mounting environmental concerns at major mining sites. Addressing…
When the new Malu’u market opens its doors, it will be more than a place to buy and sell. It will be proof of what a community can build when it builds together. The Australia-funded project has reached a key milestone, with its 120-metre seawall now complete and groundworks well…
Government cracks down on security gaps to protect revenue and tighten borders The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has ordered the immediate shutdown of all import operations at sufferance wharves across the country that fail to meet international maritime security standards. The directive, issued by Minister of Finance and Treasury…
