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by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands Finance Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has presented the 2025 Budget to Parliament mid-week, detailing a comprehensive roadmap for economic recovery, resilience, and transformation. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments: A Pathway Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Economy”, Sogavare emphasized targeted investments to stabilize and…
by Georgina Maka’a After weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will face a no-confidence vote in the current sitting of parliament. Notice of the motion, which will be moved by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo, has been filed in parliament this afternoon. “Lilo is…
by Georgina Maka’a Malaitans are expected to see China’s grand entry into their province with the tar-sealing of Auki’s poor road network, scheduled to start early next year. This comes following the recent signing of the Implementation Agreement between Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming and Solomon Islands’ minister…
Australia launched 60 new “Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships” projects at an awards night on 2 December with communities from across Solomon Islands, representing a significant investment of nearly SBD$15 million in direct funding for local businesses. These new projects bring the total number of Australian-funded community projects to 100 in 2024, following…
Solomons Opposition leader Matthew Wale has strongly condemned Government’s failure to address the long outstanding issues surrounding bauxite mining in Rennell. Speaking in Parliament today, Wale rebuked Government’s for its gross mismanagement and incompetence in handling the Nation’s strategic resources. The Leader of the Alternative Government’s remarks came after the…
By Ednal Palmer Five students from Selwyn College today present their reports on their experiences from a week-long High School Summit on World Tsunami Awareness, in Kumamoto, Japan. Principal of Selwyn College Edwin Rogemana, who led the students to represent the Solomon Islands in the high school annual event, expressed satisfaction…
Journalists from across the Asia-Pacific region are participating in the highly prestigious 2024 Jefferson Fellowships study tour. The program, titled “Partnerships, Postures, and Perils: Assessing East Asia’s Security and Economic Environments,” runs from December 1–18, 2024, with sessions held in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; Manila, Philippines; and Taipei, Taiwan. Among this year’s Fellows is…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands former Prime Minister, and current Minister for Finance & Treasury (MoFT), Manasseh Sogavare has strongly defended his government’s administration of the tax and duty exemption regime amidst ongoing public and political scrutiny. Sogavare delivered a comprehensive statement addressing the management of tax and duty exemptions…
The Malu’u Market redevelopment project in north Malaita is set to go ahead in the New Year, with local company Alrico Constructions awarded the Early Works contract. The new market will be a major boost to the North Malaita economy, with space for 100-150 vendors and storage, separate toilets and…
In the serene village of Uhu, in West Are’are, Malaita Province, Anna Koreia has unlocked a transformative path through beekeeping. Since she began in 2016, Anna’s journey has been a testament to determination, resilience, and hope. Despite a myriad of challenges, she has worked tirelessly to support her family and…
