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The Solomon Islands Government has moved to clarify what it describes as “inaccurate and misleading” reporting surrounding Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), stating that no appointment was ever made and therefore none was rejected. In a statement issued…
The Solomon Islands Government has appointed Aaron Bara Pitaqae as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), officials announced on Tuesday. He replaces Dr Cedric Alependava, whose contract has concluded. Mr. Pitaqae is no stranger to the Ministry, having served in several…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised serious concerns about the integrity of government recruitment processes following reports published in the Solomon Star on Saturday, 24 January 2026, under the headline “Appointment Rejected Twice – Attorney General Rejects Kalu to Head LCC and Now SIICAC.” TSI said it is “gravely concerned…
The Solomon Islands is hosting the West Pacific Junior Tennis Championships for the first time, with matches getting underway today in Honiara. It’s a five-day tournament which brings together Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 players from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands, marking a significant milestone for tennis…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has condemned acts of vandalism targeting the newly completed Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, just days after the project was wound down by the contractor. In a public statement, MID said several road signposts along…
The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program today opened its first grant application round for 2026, with community groups across the country invited to apply for funding. The program, administered by the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands, supports community-led projects aimed at improving the lives of Solomon Islanders and strengthening…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially released the 2025 National Examination and Placement Results for Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students, marking measurable gains in access to secondary education alongside persistent learning challenges. The results were released on January 14 and…
Senior political leaders have raised serious concerns following the burning and destruction of machinery and equipment at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) mine site, warning that the incident reflects deeper unresolved grievances surrounding mining operations, landownership, and governance in the sector. Member of Parliament for Central Honiara and Chairman…
by Georgina Maka’a Tensions remain high at Gold Ridge mine site in central Guadalcanal after landowners burned down more than 30 company machines at around 10pm on Tuesday night. A tribal chief In-Depth Solomons spoke to said landowners were unhappy with how they were treated by police officers stationed at…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to schools against charging unapproved or excessive fees as the 2026 academic year approaches. While confirming that classes will officially begin on Monday, 26 January 2026, the ministry reminded education providers and school…
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