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Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele has underscored the importance of New Zealand’s continued investment in Solomon Islands, pointing to major funding commitments in fisheries and education as evidence of a strong and practical bilateral partnership. Speaking at the Waitangi Day Reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission…
by Ofani Eremae Twice he applied for key accountability roles. Twice, he was rejected. Solomon Kalu is widely regarded as a lawyer of integrity – a “straight shooter” in the words of those who know his work. So why was he rejected? That question has unsettled observers and fuelled public…
Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, on Wednesday evening held a bilateral discussion with Lord Malcolm Bruce of the United Kingdom House of Lords at the British High Commission Residence, hosted by the British High Commissioner. The discussions focused on shared parliamentary insights and the importance of strengthening support for…
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has called on the ministry of infrastructure Development (MID) to seriously review all road and infrastructure contracts. Wale said it is time MID put their foot down and address this concern. “I encourage the minister to take the lead to ensure only genuine, properly…
The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID’s) Land Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division officially handed over four school buses to the Honiara City Council (HCC). The low-key ceremony on today was officiated by MID Minister Ricky Fuo’o, Minister of Home Affairs Junior Isikeli Vave, and HCC…
From Transparency Solomon Islands Solomon Islands is set to find out how corrupt or clean its public sector is (government) on 10 February 2026 when Transparency International releases the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) globally. The CPI score is a measure of how clean or corrupt the Machinery of Government…
The Solomon Islands Government has hosted a delegation from Fiji as part of ongoing discussions on the proposed relocation of Commonwealth war graves of Fijian servicemen who lost their lives during the Second World War in Solomon Islands. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Anthony Gill as the first Country Director of its new Solomon Islands Resident Mission in Honiara. Gill, who assumes office today, will lead ADB’s operations in Solomon Islands. A statement from ADB said he will also oversee the implementation of the forthcoming Pacific…
The loss of not one, but both parents, within the same month is unimaginable and an experience no child should have to endure. For Deborah Honimae, this tragedy tested her strength to its absolute limit, yet ultimately revealed a profound resilience. Originally from the southern part of Malaita province in Su’uri’i village on Solomon Islands, Honimae is the second youngest of four siblings. She is a…
Permanent road safety features will soon be installed along the Henderson to Mberande Road in East Guadalcanal, as road improvement works under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) near completion. Similar safety installations are also planned for upgraded roads within Honiara City, with works expected to be completed by…
