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The former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena, a prominent statesman, passed away this morning, following a long illness. The Government through the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued an official statement expressing profound condolences following his passing on. Sir Nathaniel, a prominent statesman, served as the fifth Governor-General of Solomon…
by Georgina Maka’a Police are now at the Gold Ridge mine site as reports emerge that at least 10 bodies have been recovered after a ground collapse buried people inside Pit 1 early this morning. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am, an eyewitness told In-depth Solomons. “As I speak,…
Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Rick Houenipwela has begun his first official visit to China, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in agriculture, education, technology, skills development and renewable energy. Houenipwela commenced the visit on Friday, 10 July 2026, with his first stop in Jiangsu Province – the sister…
The Government says it has commenced investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite. Minister for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MMERE), Derick Manuari said the Attorney General’s Chambers with support from the Mines Division are leading the process. Attorney General Gabriel Suri, on Monday 1st June 2026, has written…
by Ronald Toito’ona Among the significant policy shifts envisioned for the Solomon Islands, newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that implementing free education is at the forefront of his administration’s agenda. Speaking to Journalists after being sworn in as Prime Minister, Mr Wale outlined various areas requiring change,…
by Charley Piringi A new political chapter has begun in the Solomon Islands after Mathew Wale was elected Prime Minister, pledging reform, discipline, and national unity while warning that the changes ahead may be difficult. The result was formally announced by the Governor General HE Reverend David Tiva Kapu, following…
by Ronald Toito’ona Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso has confirmed that certain members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) deployed to the Solomon Islands have been disarmed and stood down following a violent confrontation east of Honiara. The officers are currently awaiting travel arrangements to be flown back…
by Ofani Eremae Attorney-General John Muria Jnr’s legal challenge suffered a crushing defeat today after the Court of Appeal threw out all 39 grounds of his appeal and ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within days. “I am disappointed,” Muria told reporters after the ruling was delivered before…
The 28 member coalition has denounced the desperate and shameless attempts by GNUT to cling to power by offering huge money to Opposition MPs to join the government. In a statement today, the coalition said their MPs have been receiving phone calls and text messages from lobbyists promising thousands and…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer today ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within the next three days. In a two-hour ruling, Sir Albert told a packed courtroom that the prime minister had failed in his constitutional duty by refusing to call Parliament after losing the…
