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by Ronald Toito’ona African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Leaders in the Pacific opened their meeting in Honiara yesterday with strong calls for solidarity, sharper advocacy, and deeper partnerships to advance Pacific priorities under the new Samoa Agreement and in the face of mounting global challenges. In his opening address, Solomon…
by Georgina Maka’a Harry Kuma was removed from the Finance ministry the previous weekend because he acted without cabinet approval to suspend the use of sufferance wharves in the country. That’s according to Trevor Manemahaga, who is now the new Minister of Finance. “……yes he acted without cabinet authority,” Manemahaga…
by Georgina Maka’a Newly-installed Finance and Treasury minister Trevor Manemahaga says the decision to revoke the earlier suspension on the use of Sufferance Wharves came from Cabinet. In a statement the Prime Minister’s Office issued today in the wake of the Sufferance Wharves uproar, Manemahaga said the Cabinet directive was…
by Ronald Toito’ona Leaders of the Smaller Island States (SIS) convened in Honiara today ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, reaffirming their unity and commitment to advancing the priorities of the region’s most vulnerable members. Outgoing SIS Chair, President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia,…
by Tom Smith In a stunning display of misplaced priorities and questionable allegiance, the new Minister of Finance Hon. Trevor Manemahaga used his first 96 hours in office to execute a single, devastating act: dismantling a key policy designed to protect the Solomon Islands from massive revenue leakages. This move,…
by Georgina Maka’a Government has revoked a decision to suspend the use of sufferance wharves in the country after it removed Harry Kuma from the Ministry of Finance last weekend. Kuma directed the acting Comptroller of Customs, John Lagi, on 21 August 2025, to suspend all unloading activities of imported…
By Charley Piringi A three-day Regional Media Workshop held ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) concluded today in Honiara, with a commitment to make the training an annual event. In his closing remarks, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa reaffirmed the Forum’s support for strengthening…
by Georgina Maka’a Harry Kuma, who lost the Finance ministry portfolio in last weekend’s sudden cabinet reshuffle, was reportedly shocked and unhappy at the decision. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele swapped Kuma with Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, who was Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration then. “Kuma was never given an…
Decking: When COVID-19 struck Solomon Islands in 2020, it sent shockwaves through an already fragile economy, cutting off trade, tourism, and jobs. In response, the Sogavare-led DCGA government turned to what it believed could drive a quick economic recovery: mining. Key Points– Siruka nickel mine approved under “fast-tracking policy,” sparking…
Local and regional journalists preparing to cover next week’s Pacific Island Leaders Meeting in Honiara are encouraged to continue telling the stories of the Pacific, ensuring regional decisions are meaningful and accessible to all Pacific peoples. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the encouragement when he opened the Regional Media Workshop in…
