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Attorney-General Gabriel Suri has rejected allegations by Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare that he acted under political influence in the case involving former Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) Director-General applicant Solomon Kalu. In a statement, Suri said the Opposition’s claims were based on speculation and unverified reports, adding that…
Police say they have yet to make any arrests over a series of violent incidents in the Belaha area of Central Guadalcanal despite reports of criminal attacks in recent days. Villagers have reported an increase in home invasions and assaults, including the burning of a dump truck, purportedly by outsiders…
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape will arrive in Honiara tomorrow for an official visit that underscores the close and enduring ties between the two Melanesian neighbors. Marape is travelling to Solomon Islands to attend the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s “Solomon Islands for Christ” program, one of the country’s largest…
For a group of village farmers in the highlands of East Central Guadalcanal, their remoteness coupled with bad road conditions means accessing Honiara’s main markets with their produces is always a challenge. And when they do reach the capital, farmers, including women and children, are often faced with the harsh…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) this week signed new agreements with 83 private companies under the Solomon Islands Government’s Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA), paving the way for the rollout of the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) program. Of the successful suppliers, 39 are indigenous-owned companies and 44 are foreign-owned,…
Nearly 100 Crime Prevention Committee members have completed specialised police training aimed at strengthening community safety following a suspected arson attack at Bloody Ridge National Park, east of Honiara. The training, jointly delivered by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT), equipped committee…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him to Japan before returning home on 26 July. Wale departs on Sunday following official invitations from the United States and Japanese governments. The visit…
Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed the Government’s update on its investigation into the controversial 33 unpaid bauxite shipments from West Rennell. Sogavare said the Opposition notes the Government’s confirmation that the examination of records has commenced, relevant authorities have been engaged, and the investigation remains active. “This is the…
China has pledged to deepen its development partnership with Solomon Islands, reaffirming its commitment to align future assistance with the GREAT Coalition Government’s national priorities. The commitment was made during talks in Beijing this week between Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela and the Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation…
The Government has defended the independence of its investigation into the controversial 33 bauxite shipments from Rennell Island, rejecting Opposition claims that the inquiry lacks transparency and credibility. In a statement, the Government said the investigation remains active and is being conducted “professionally, impartially and within the ambits of the…
