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“We Will Not Forget You”: Prime Minister Wale Assures Choiseul

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Matthew Wale has assured the Choiseul Provincial Government that his administration remains committed to supporting the people of Choiseul during the recovery efforts. Speaking during a courtesy visit with the Choiseul Premier Harrison Ngosu Pitakaka MPA and his Executive Wednesday, the Prime Minister said the government’s…

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Sogavare Supports affordable Education But Calls For Clarity On Fee-Free Policy

Solomon Islands Leader of the Official Opposition and former Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has reaffirmed his support for accessible and affordable education for every child in Solomon Islands, while calling on the Government to clearly define what it means by its proposed “fee-free education” policy before asking the country to…

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The Aftermath Of Logging’s Broken Promises: Can Carbon Trading Save Makira’s Last Forests?

by Georgina Maka’a & Ronald Toito’ona Once called Solomon Islands’ least developed province, the logging industry was sold as the catalyst for change for Makira-Ulawa province. Instead, with 75% of loggable trees already harvested, the industry has left a legacy of unfulfilled promises. For decades, Makira-Ulawa has been forgotten by…

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PM Wale To Undertake Reassurance Visit To TC Maila-affected Communities In Western and Choiseul Provinces

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mathew Cooper Wale will lead a reassurance visit to communities in Western and Choiseul Provinces from 27 to 29 May 2026, following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila. TC Maila has caused severe disruption across parts of the Solomon Islands, with Western and Choiseul Provinces among…

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Solomon Islands NPF Hands Over SBD$160 Million Apartment To Australian High Commission

The National Provident Fund (NPF), has handed over a new apartment complex worth over SBD$160 million to the Australian High Commission this afternoon. The modern facility will house Australian High Commission diplomatic staff and their families, marking a significant investment partnership between the Solomon Islands and Australia. Australian High Commissioner…

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U.S And Solomon Islands Sign Investment Incentive Agreement To Unlock New Strategic Development Opportunities

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Dan O’Hara and Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Honorable Rick Houenipwela signed the Solomon Islands-United States Investment Incentive Agreement on May 23, 2026, in Honiara. This landmark agreement opens the door to new private sector-led transactions that can help transform Solomon Islands’ economy,…

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Salopuka Says Resigned from LSL, But Records Say Otherwise — Opposition Demands Answers

The Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Sogavare has issued a statement today calling on the Government to urgently clarify what it describes as “serious contradictions” surrounding the Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey. According to the Opposition, Minister Salopuka has publicly stated that he resigned from all company directorships…

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