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The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has officially sworn in eleven (11) Members of Parliament (MPs) as ministers of the crown today. This inauguration marks the beginning of a new era in governance, with the promise of transformative leadership and unity at its core. The newly appointed ministers…
By Ronald F. Toito’ona Solomon Islands newly-elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has pledged to tackle the country’s collapsing economy as he took on the task of leading his nation of 700,000 people for the next four years. In his victory speech today, Manele highlighted rebuilding the economy as a priority his…
By Ronald F. Toito’ona He may have only 20 of the 50 MPs on his side, but Matthew Wale says he remains confident of a surprise result in tomorrow’s prime ministerial election. Wale will be up against Jeremiah Manele in the contest for the top political job, which will take place…
by Charley Piringi OUR Party strongman Manasseh Sogavare has bowed out of the leadership race ahead of the election of Solomon Islands’ new prime minister this Thursday. Instead, his group chose incumbent Foreign Affairs minister and MP for Hograno-Kia-Havulei Constituency, Jeremiah Manele, to be their candidate for the top job.…
The United States government says it’s providing an additional $800,000 to help remote communities in Solomon Islands mitigate drought and protect vulnerable communities against recurrent natural disasters. A statement the U.S Embassy in Honiara issued today said the funds are being channelled through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).…
Four political parties signed a Coalition Agreement in Honiara this morning with the intention of forming the next government. But they only have 20 members – still short of the required minimum of 26 needed to form a new government. The four political parties consist of the three parties that…
by Charley Piringi As Solomon Islands concludes its elections and looks forward to the formation of its new government, the state of its economy remains in a “Precarious” situation, says Central Bank Governor Dr Luke Forau. “The country is at the crossroads,” Forau stated when launching the Central Bank’s 2023…
By Ronald Toito’ona Election results for Gao-Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province has been thrown into disarray after officials found pre-polling ballots for the constituency have not been counted. Independent candidate Trevor Hedley Mahaga won the seat by 13 ballots ahead of OUR Party candidate and incumbent MP Samuel Manetoali. Mahaga polled 2861votes, while Manetoali received 2,848. Chief…
The refurbishment of Tulagi’s main market is complete ahead of schedule, providing Central Islands Province with a better, more accessible marketplace for local economic activity. The SBD$1.4 million project is part of Australia’s Provincial Markets Redevelopment Program, which is redeveloping or improving markets across six provinces and Honiara. Australian High…
In a historic development, a total of eight women have secured seats in the joint Solomon Islands elections. Three will serve in the national parliament, two inside the Honiara City Council and three at the provincial government level. Chief Electoral Commissioner Jasper Anisi highlighted this to reporters in a media…
