Unearthing stories that matters |
by Ronald Toito’ona Even though the exact reasons for the government split are still a secret, Opposition spokesperson Peter Shanel Agovaka has given a big clue about why things fell apart. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Agovaka said the work environment inside the government became “toxic.” This bad…
by Ronald Toito’ona East Are’Are MP and spokesperson of the new opposition coalition bloc, Peter Kenilorea Jr. has issued a stern warning that the Solomon Islands is drifting toward a “constitutional crisis,” arguing that the Prime Minister’s current framing of parliamentary chairmanships threatens the very essence of government accountability. Addressing…
by Ronald Toito’ona The New Opposition Coalition today launched a direct assault on the legitimacy of the current administration during a high-stakes press conference at the Xiaos Henderson Hotel, east of Honiara. Fronting the local media for the first time as a unified bloc, spokespersons Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has announced his administration’s commitment to national stability through the lens of sport, announcing a SBD 4 million (approx. USD $470,000) funding package for Solomon Kings FC. The investment is being framed as a core component of the “Government for National Unity and Transformation” (GNUT) policy…
East Makira MP and former Agriculture Minister, under GNUT Franklyn Wasi officially joined the rival coalition, to solidify their numerical strength in a latest group photo. Wasi was among the 12 Cabinet Ministers who recently resigned from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). He was away overseas, when…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has today announced the appointment of Ben Cahn as the Interim Head Coach of the Solomon Islands National Senior Men’s Football Team, the Bonitos. Ben Cahn, currently the Head Coach of Solomon Kings FC, will take the helm in the expanded FIFA Series 2026…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has launched an investigation into an attack on the residence of Marovo MP, Chachabule Amoi, after his home was reportedly stoned over the weekend. The incident has triggered a sharp exchange between the incumbent government and the rival coalition currently vying for power.…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has moved to de-escalate tensions surrounding the recent mass resignation of Parliamentary Standing Committee chairs, asserting that these oversight bodies are independent of the Executive branch and must continue their work regardless of the current political climate. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow claims…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has dismissed reports of a constitutional crisis, saying his government remains firmly in charge despite the mass resignation of Cabinet Ministers from the former GNUT Coalition Government. Speaking at a media conference today, Manele described the current political upheaval as part of normal…
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive three-week training of trainers and pre-test program. This intensive workshop is a critical step in preparing for the country’s inaugural Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), scheduled for 2026. The MICS is a globally recognized household survey…
You must be logged in to post a comment.