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By Georgina Maka’a Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has put the Government on notice, declaring it will be judged not by the promises in the Speech from the Throne but by its ability to deliver. Closing his response in Parliament yesterday to the Speech from the throne, Sogavare embraced the national…
By Georgina Maka’a Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s proposed Fee-Free Education policy, saying it raises more questions than it answers. Speaking in Parliament yesterday in response to the Speech from the Throne, Sogavare said the Government had committed itself to fee-free education without…
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel will temporarily close from 1 September as it begins a major renovation programme aimed at modernising the landmark Honiara property and bringing it up to contemporary international standards. Hotel management said the phased redevelopment is expected to continue well into 2027 and will focus on upgrading…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has invited the Opposition and the Independent Group to support national reforms and help deliver the change Solomon Islanders have long demanded. And he stated MPs were not elected to protect the old system but to transform it. Addressing Parliament yesterday, Wale called on lawmakers across…
Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has put the GREAT Coalition on notice. He will be keeping a closer eye on all Government’s international engagements, including the proposed treaty-level partnership with Australia and agreements with the United States. “Any major international commitments must be transparent and serve Solomon Islands’ national interest,” Sogavare…
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s decision not to attend the province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Honiara. Premier Willie Atu said he acknowledged the Prime Minister’s reasons for not attending but believed his presence would have been a significant gesture of respect…
By Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale acknowledged the strategic weight of modern alliances and reflecting on the complex global climate, said, the GREAT Coalition prioritized solidarity and collective principles, favoring reciprocal regard above regional tactical competition. Mr. Wale said this during the Honiara commemoration and celebrations for America’s 250th…
By Charley Piringi The enduring legacy of World War II remains a cornerstone of the U.S.-Solomon Islands relations, with continued efforts to address the historical remnants of the conflict across the islands. At the United States of America 250th anniversary commemoration in Honiara, both US and Solomon Islands leaders…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that his Government’s economic reform agenda is aimed at ending what he describes as decades of “elite capture”, where the nation’s wealth has benefited a small group while ordinary Solomon Islanders continue to bear the cost. Addressing Parliament today, Prime Minister Wale said the…
Communities in North Malaita are planting more than 2,000 mangrove seedlings to protect the coastline around the new Malu’u Market, combining nature-based solutions with major infrastructure investment. The initiative is led by the North Shore Mangroves Committee, which is coordinating the transplanting of seedlings to coastal rehabilitation sites around the…
