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by Georgina Maka’a & Ronald Toito’ona Once called Solomon Islands’ least developed province, the logging industry was sold as the catalyst for change for Makira-Ulawa province. Instead, with 75% of loggable trees already harvested, the industry has left a legacy of unfulfilled promises. For decades, Makira-Ulawa has been forgotten by…
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale arrived on Wednesday morning in Taro for his reassurance visit to Cyclone Maila impacted areas in Western and Choiseul provinces. The Prime Minister and his delegation will pay a courtesy visit to the Choiseul Premier and his executive before visiting the affected areas.…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister , Matthew Cooper Wale has signalled that the Government will take a more decisive and structured policy approach in the mining sector. The Prime Minister made the statement during a courtesy meeting with the World Bank Resident Representative, Mr. Bernard Harborne, at the Office of the…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mathew Cooper Wale will lead a reassurance visit to communities in Western and Choiseul Provinces from 27 to 29 May 2026, following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila. TC Maila has caused severe disruption across parts of the Solomon Islands, with Western and Choiseul Provinces among…
The National Provident Fund (NPF), has handed over a new apartment complex worth over SBD$160 million to the Australian High Commission this afternoon. The modern facility will house Australian High Commission diplomatic staff and their families, marking a significant investment partnership between the Solomon Islands and Australia. Australian High Commissioner…
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Dan O’Hara and Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Honorable Rick Houenipwela signed the Solomon Islands-United States Investment Incentive Agreement on May 23, 2026, in Honiara. This landmark agreement opens the door to new private sector-led transactions that can help transform Solomon Islands’ economy,…
PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has encouraged churches and citizens to continue praying for the new Government. Prime Minister Wale made the remarks during a church service at Holy Cross Church this morning. The Prime Minister said the country’s leaders are servants of the people. “We are servants of our…
The Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Sogavare has issued a statement today calling on the Government to urgently clarify what it describes as “serious contradictions” surrounding the Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey. According to the Opposition, Minister Salopuka has publicly stated that he resigned from all company directorships…
In his first few days in office, Prime Minister Wale has spoken about the importance of building an economy that works for everyone, right across Solomon Islands. Australia is committed to this goal – we want our investments to reach the furthest and most remote communities in Solomon Islands. With…
Solomon Islands International Ports Authority (SIPA) will host a summit on June 3rd, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in East Honiara. The summit will be part of SIPA’s upcoming celebration of its 70th Platinum Anniversary, to be held on the 3rd and 4th of June 2026. The Summit aims…
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