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By Georgina Maka’a The Australian Government today officially handed over the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to the people of Solomon Islands. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who arrived in Honiara as the country celebrates its 48th Independence Anniversary, handed over the facility in a ceremony attended by Prime…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister promises lower power costs, support for local businesses, and an economy that works for all Solomon Islanders Prime Minister Matthew Wale used this morning’s 48th Independence Day celebrations in Honiara to deliver a clear message economic growth that only benefits the capital is not enough.…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Matthew Wale has vowed that Solomon Islands will never repeat the failures of the logging industry as the GREAT Coalition Government launches sweeping mining reforms. “The failures experienced within the logging industry must never, and will never, be repeated in the mining sector,” PM Wale…
Theme: “Our Nation, Our Responsibility and Accountability – Building a GREAT Solomon Islands.” My dear people of Solomon Islands, Today, we come together as one nation to celebrate the 48th Anniversary of our Independence. This is a moment of pride, reflection, and renewed commitment to the future of our beloved…
By Georgina Maka’a Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the Government’s appointment of a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations against suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso. However, TSI said James Apaniai, who is currently the chairman of Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), should withdraw from the tribunal over a…
After years of waiting, the young people of Central Islands Province are finally getting a place to call their own… By Georgina Maka’a For years, the young people of Central Islands Province had a dream – but no door to walk through. That changed this week at their…
Solomon Water has urged customers in Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi to start conserving water after the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service declared the onset of El Niño, raising the risk of prolonged dry conditions and possible water shortages. The state-owned utility warned that if water levels continue to decline, temporary…
By Georgina Maka’a The GREAT Coalition Government will unveil its long-awaited policy blueprint on Monday 6th July , setting out the direction of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s administration following its rise to power last month. Assistant Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ronald Toito’ona, confirmed that the Government’s policy document…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale has urged Pacific leaders to take greater ownership of the region’s future, warning that the Pacific must not allow outside powers to shape its development and security agenda amid growing geopolitical competition. Addressing staff at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat in Suva…
Aromawan Religious Pilgrimage, one of Malaita’s most popular tourism destinations, is set to expand its accommodation through a new partnership with Australia to cater for growing visitor demand. The family-owned religious tourism site, located about 90 minutes from Auki, has become one of Solomon Islands’ leading faith-based destinations since it…
