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We all know businesses are the backbone of economies around the world. That’s why I have prioritised meeting business leaders and engaging with local businesses and entrepreneurs in my first months as High Commissioner. I have enjoyed meeting with and listening to leaders across the business community and the country’s…
The nation’s political deadlock has shifted from the halls of Parliament to the steps of the High Court, as the newly formed coalition of 28 MPs filed a landmark legal challenge to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene the House immediately. The legal action, spearheaded by Opposition Leader Matthew…
by Georgina Maka’a In-Depth Solomons today joined colleagues across the Pacific to express its deepest condolences on the passing of the legendary editor Dan McGarry. Based in Vanuatu, McGarry was Pacific Editor for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) when he died in Brisbane, Australia, yesterday from heart…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Forestry and Research is accelerating a comprehensive reform package aimed at transitioning the nation’s most critical economic sector toward long-term sustainability. Forestry currently serves as a vital pillar for the Solomon Islands, accounting for 20% of government revenue and a staggering 60% of all export…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) under the leadership of Acting Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has announced significant progress on several high-priority economic initiatives designed to modernize the Solomon Islands’ economy and attract international investment. A central part of the government’s strategy is the full implementation of the…
The Solomon Islands People’s First Party (PFP) has announced that the reasons behind its mass exit from the Government For National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will be formally revealed on the floor of Parliament when the Motion of No Confidence is tabled. The party is of the view that Parliament…
The burgeoning political crisis in the Solomon Islands has taken a digital turn, as the nation’s new majority coalition formally accused the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of directing staff to launch a “desperate” and “childish” smear campaign online. In a blistering statement released on Wednesday, the coalition group alleged that…
PRESS STATEMENT The Yato Conservation Area in Makira-Ulawa Province has officially been declared a Protected Area, becoming the largest legally protected area in Solomon Islands. This milestone strengthens the country’s long-term economic security by supporting communities as they manage their forest resources and pursue more reliable income opportunities. The Yato…
by Georgina Maka’a Speaker of Parliament Patteson Oti has broken his silence on the deepening political stalemate, warning that the mass resignation of committee chairs has created a “serious impasse” that undermines the very foundation of the nation’s democracy. In a pointed address, Oti declared that the deliberate abandonment of…
By John Tom Honiara The return of former Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare into the GNUT government as Deputy Prime Minister is not a sign of unity but a reflection of a political system under pressure. Let’s take a look back at the events of April 2025 when Sogavare led…
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