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An in-depth analysis of the Sogavare-Tovosia blame game by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands is in a deepening political crisis as a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is set for tomorrow. Central to this turmoil is a public blame game between two key figures: Bradley Tovosia, the former Deputy…
by Ronald Toito’ona Former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and minister for Mines, Bradley Tovosia has revealed that former Finance Minister, Manasseh Sogavare was not a happy man since the formation of the government in May 2024. Speaking to the local media in a press conference yesterday, Tovosia said the internal…
by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has admitted to leading the country without the numbers as required by the Constitution, but insists it’s business as usual for GNUT until Parliament decides. “In politics, anything can happen,” Manele told reporters this afternoon as he prepares to face a vote of…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the mass resignation of 10 government MPs on Monday is a “blessing in disguise”, and an opportunity to usher in a new generation of leaders. Fronting the media this afternoon in high spirit, a firm and confident Manele described the political upheaval…
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will join the global community to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 5 with a panel discussion that will explore sustainability challenges local media organisations are facing. World Press Freedom Day is celebrated annually on May 3, following a 1993 declaration by…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says he will not step down until the motion of no-confidence filed against him is decided in parliament on May 6. Manele, who is due to celebrate his first year in office next week, lost 10 of his members on Monday after a group led by…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s fitness trainer, Hency Charles, has encouraged women and girls to take good care of themselves by prioritising their health and wellbeing. Charles is local contracted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to support the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). His role…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has slammed the government’s intention to explore a labour mobility scheme that would see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors sent to the Cook Islands, describing it as short sighted and reckless. In a statement today, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s recent announcement reflects…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) today announced that the order, Prohibited Activities (Fishing and Possession of Beche-de-mer) 2021, prohibiting the fishing or possession of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) has officially been revoked, effective 22 April 2025. It says, this revocation order , Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or…
by Gina Maka’a A new regional financing agreement, known as the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), will be signed in Honiara during the Forum Leaders’ Summit in September. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele disclosed this to reporters on arrival today from Fiji where he attended the Troika meeting. Manele explained that in…
