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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have officially declared a “new era” of cooperation, announcing plans for a comprehensive bilateral treaty alongside a major multi-million-dollar aid package. Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, the two leaders emphasized a renewed partnership built on…
Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has cautioned that any fee-free education policy must be matched by serious investment in school quality, teacher support, infrastructure, and implementation capacity, warning that a rushed approach could leave Solomon Islands with larger enrolments but weaker outcomes. Sogavare said the national debate…
More than 400 students and staff at Boromole Primary and McMahon Community High School in Central Islands Province now have access to upgraded water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities supported by the Australian Government. The initiative, delivered by UNICEF alongside the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), fosters…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has arrived in Canberra aboard a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft for high-level talks with Australian leaders starting today, June 2, 2026, receiving a ceremonial red carpet welcome at Defence Establishment Fairbairn. Tomorrow (Wednesday), he will hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese…
Rosely Akomu had never been to a health summit before. Not once, in all her years as Provincial Minister for Health. So when she walked into the room in Auki last week and found herself surrounded by women leaders, village elders, church pastors, and young people from across Malaita, she…
As communities across Western, Choiseul, and Temotu Provinces continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila and other recent emergencies, the national conversation has converged on a single demand: practical, transparent, and equal disaster recovery leadership for all Solomon Islanders. Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has made…
The Opposition has called on the government to release the full cost of its proposed fee-free education policy and show the country can sustain the commitment without undermining other priorities. After the initial public debate over what “free education” means, the Opposition said the next question must be the real…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s first overseas trip will be to Australia this weekend, where he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra. Wale, who assumed power two weeks ago on May 15 following the ousting of his predecessor Jeremiah Manele is a no-confidence…
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Matthew Wale, MP and his Cabinet Ministers today held high-level talks with Western Province Premier Billy Veo and his Executive, strengthening ties and reinforcing the government’s commitment to both reform and disaster recovery. Welcoming the Prime Minister and his delegation, Premier Veo acknowledged the significance…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by Cyclone Maila in Choiseul Province. During a visit to Saqigae Village in North West Choiseul, the Prime Minister witnessed first hand the extent of damage to homes and school facilities caused by the cyclone. He expressed…
