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The Government today swore in three Permanent Secretaries to lead the Ministry of Finance and Treasury; Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services; and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Acting Governor-General Sir Albert Rocky Palmer at Government House. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries…
The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) sponsored a crime prevention speech competition at Chung Wah School in Honiara on 21 August, bringing together students from schools across the capital to promote safer schools and communities. The competition was organised by the CPLT and the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD), with…
By Georgina Maka’a Former lands commissioner Alan McNeil has welcomed the High Court ruling that found his November 2025 suspension illegal. “I welcome the High Court ruling and I feel vindicated,” McNeil, who resigned earlier this year, told In-depth Solomons. “It was a long wait, but I am satisfied justice…
By Georgina Maka’a The suspension of former Commissioner of Lands Alan McNeil in November 2025 is unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled. Justice Augustine Aulanga also found that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service Luke Cheka failed to follow mandatory disciplinary procedures before removing McNeil from…
A stolen plaque commemorating one of the most significant battles of the Guadalcanal campaign has been replaced at Bloody Ridge National Historical Park, restoring an important World War II heritage landmark. The replacement plaque was officially unveiled during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Guadalcanal landings, attended by United…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the Government has taken steps to strengthen fiscal discipline and stop long-standing leakages in public finances. In his closing remarks in response to the Speech from the Throne yesterday, the Prime Minister said Government is actively closing gaps that have allowed revenue to “quietly haemorrhage”…
Guadalcanal Province says it has accepted Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s “unreserved apology” for not attending the province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations. Wale offered the apology in parliament yesterday. “On behalf of the people of Guadalcanal, I accept the Prime Minister’s apology and his reason for not attending,”…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale has offered an unreserved apology to the people of Guadalcanal for failing to attend the province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations on Monday in Honiara. And he acknowledged that he had misjudged the depth of feeling surrounding his absence. The apology, delivered on…
Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey Oliver Salopuka says the Government is committed to ensuring every Solomon Islander has access to safe, secure and dignified housing. The Lands Minister said efforts are being intensified to address growing urban pressures, particularly in Honiara and other urban centres. Speaking in Parliament, Minister…
Construction of the new Kirakira Wharf in Makira-Ulawa Province has reached 90 per cent completion, with the remaining works expected to be finished by the end of this month. The outstanding works include construction of the approach road and protective infrastructure designed to withstand harsh weather and coastal conditions. Work…
