Unearthing stories that matters |
The prime minister of the Pacific Island nation has recently gone on a home-building spree, constructing eight valuable new houses in and around the capital city of Honiara. KEY FINDINGS: by Aubrey Belford (OCCRP), Dan McGarry (OCCRP), Ofani Eremae (In-Depth Solomons), Charley Piringi (In-Depth Solomons), Gina Maka’a (In-Depth Solomons), and Ronald…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has received a boost today as Australian High Commission officials handed over vital information and communications technology (ICT) equipment. The equipment, comprising six new computers and three printers, was provided as part of the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Justice. This…
For Solomon Islanders like Joseph Dolangania, the chance to work in the meat industry in Australia brings both excitement and uncertainty. Much of the uncertainty lies around the lack of exposure in the industry here in the country, particularly on the challenges and what to expect when there. With the…
Prominent Fiji-based businessman Zhao Fugang is a trusted advocate for China’s interests in the Pacific. But Australian law enforcement and intelligence agencies suspect he plays another part: as a senior organized crime leader. Fugang has not been charged with any crime. By OCCRP KEY POINTS: From his perch at the…
By Ronald Toito’ona China’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming has emphasised that the diplomatic ties between the two countries are built on mutual respect and cooperation – rejecting the notion of a transactional relationship. Cai highlighted this during a lecture session hosted by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU),…
by Charley Piringi China and Australia will play a major policing and security role in the Solomon Islands leading up to and during next month’s Joint-Elections. Police commissioner Mostyn Mangau told local media today. He acknowledged and lauded the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and China Police Liaison Team (CLPT )…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has confirmed receiving an application from the care-taker government for $140 million in the form of bond to buy-back the ownership of Russel Islands Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL) and Levers Solomons Limited (LSL). The application, SINPF says, was also sent to…
To date, 6,721 Solomon Islanders have participated in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, working in a range of industries in Australia, including agriculture, meat processing and aged care. These workers make a positive contribution to the Australian communities they join, and their communities at home in Solomon Islands…
Ten emerging leaders from various sectors within the Solomon Islands Government have participated in the prestigious Canberra Fellowships Program from March 3 to 10, 2024. Hailing from different ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Ministry…
The Australian government has provided critical ICT equipment to support the operations of the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) in fulfilling its mandate. The Equipment was officially delivered by the Australian High Commission Officials with eight new computers as part of the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Justice. Australia’s…
