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Rising global oil prices triggered by escalating military conflict in the Middle East could push fuel and electricity costs higher in Solomon Islands, with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands warning the shock may drive inflation above its current forecasts if the crisis persists. The conflicted start on 28 February…
by Stephen Howes and Rubayat Chowdhury There is no doubt that the war Israel and the United States have launched against Iran will have global economic consequences. While it is difficult to know what those consequences will be, it is hard to see them as positive, and they could be very,…
The Solomon Islands is moving to strengthen national radio coverage across its remote island communities as part of a broader effort to improve access to information and public communication services. The initiative is outlined in the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, which was recently presented to Prime Minister…
With the passing of the much Bill Boarded CDF Act 2023 now going onto two years since the Joint National General Election of 17 April 2024, most constituencies continue to question why few visible development programs have been implemented in their areas. Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) have carried out extensive…
Local contractor Trades Transformation Company has demonstrated their social obligation for West Kwaio communities by maintaining their access roads to plantations, churches and schools. TTC lead engineer Raymond Steven said last week their team carried out road maintenance for the South Seas Evangelical Church-managed Su’u High School at West Kwaio,…
The Small Malaita Road Project Phase 2 received a significant boost on 12 February 2026 with the successful delivery of new road construction machinery and other essential consignments. Delivered at the constituency onboard a chartered vessel, the delivery of this equipment and materials marks a major milestone in the project’s…
A Conservation Awareness Meeting was successfully held at Uriaupo Community on 4th March 2026, bringing together community members to discuss the importance of protecting and sustainably managing their natural resources. The meeting took place in Uriaupo, located on Vella Lavella Island in Western Province, and was supported by the Global…
A senior Solomon Islands delegation has successfully concluded a week-long agricultural study tour to New Zealand, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, deepening policy expertise, and exploring new export opportunities in fresh produce and value-added food markets. The delegation was led by Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek…
by Shailendra B. Singh* The complexities and contradictions of implementing anti-corruption initiatives in a Pacific Island context were on full display in Suva recently. Fiji’s principal anti-corruption body, the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), laid charges against Fijian and British national Charlie Charters, alleging two counts of aiding and…
by Stephen Howes and Huiyuan Liu PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) growth has stalled. The total number of PALM workers in Australia was 26,185 in April 2022, 34,230 in June 2024 and 32,365 in November 2025. But there is still plenty of churn among the 10 PALM-sending countries (nine Pacific Island…
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