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The Government and Opposition have publicly welcomed investigations into the 33 controversial bauxite shipments from West Rennell, even as sharp differences emerge over how the probe should be conducted. The Ministry of Mines,Energy and Rural Electrification has endorsed Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare’s support for the investigation. Sogavare was Prime Minister…
By Transparency Solomon Islands Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) observed with interest the Coalition government’s reform approach for change in the country’s governance system. Obviously, the month of June has become a defining month for governance in Solomon Islands’ extractive sector. There are Issues raised by West Rennell landowners demanding…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called on business leaders to partner with the Government in driving its “national economic transformation”. Speaking at a Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) event last night, the Prime Minister announced the upcoming launch of the GREAT Coalition Policy Statement…
by Georgina Maka’a Minister of Finance and Treasury Gordon Darcy Lilo has praised the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for its role in keeping the economy stable and serving the nation with dedication. Speaking at CBSI’s 50th anniversary celebration, Lilo said 50 years is a milestone worth celebrating –…
by Georgina Maka’a Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has called for the return of the National Bank of Solomon Islands (NBSI). He was speaking today at the 50th anniversary of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). NBSI was established in 1981as a joint-venture between the Commonwealth Bank of Australia…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale says he wants to see the high cost of telecommunications in Solomon Islands reduced to a level people can afford. He also wants to see improved telecommunications services across the country. Wale made his position clear when he met with the board and management of Our…
A new report shows that every dollar Australia invests in locally delivered infrastructure returns $2.60 to the Solomon Islands economy. In Buala, over 80 per cent of the SBD25.6 million invested in the Australia-funded new market, or around SBD20 million, was retained within Solomon Islands, with about half flowing directly…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale intends to hold regular dialogue with commercial bank executives to discuss issues of concern. Wale made his intention known when he met Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau today. The prime minister told Forau he was concerned…
Solomon Islanders must be active partners in development, not passive observers of government, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu declared during celebrations marking the 77th Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at the National Stadium in Honiara last Friday. “Democracy is not a spectator sport,” the Governor-General said. “The…
When Tropical Cyclone Maila tore through Solomon Islands in April 2026, it left a trail of destruction across Western, Choiseul, and Isabel provinces that would take years to heal. Now, help is arriving. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank have together released US$15 million (SBD$121 million) to support recovery…
