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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…
Solomon Islands International Ports Authority (SIPA) will host a summit on June 3rd, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in East Honiara. The summit will be part of SIPA’s upcoming celebration of its 70th Platinum Anniversary, to be held on the 3rd and 4th of June 2026. The Summit aims…
Newly elected Prime Minister Mathew Wale has placed the youth of Solomon Islands at the centre of his vision for the country, using his inaugural speech to challenge young people to “be ambitious, get involved, and help drive national change.” Prime Minister Wale said leadership is about “service, not status.”…
The Price Advisory Committee [PAC] of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour has released the adjusted fuel price from 16 May to 30 May 2026 as follows: Petroleum Products Wholesale [Maximum price in S.I. cents per litre] Retail [Maximum price in S.I. cents per litre] Petroleum Motor Spirits (PMS)…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has officially completed his 24-member Cabinet following a swearing-in ceremony for the remaining 16 Ministers at Government House today. The final group of Ministers took their oaths of office and allegiance before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu. These appointments follow the swearing-in of the…
One day after securing the nation’s top political job, newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale has hit the ground running, swearing in the first batch of his Cabinet ministers at Government House. The rapid appointments signal the new administration’s urgency to stabilize the government and address pressing national issues. Headlining…
by Ronald Toito’ona Among the significant policy shifts envisioned for the Solomon Islands, newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that implementing free education is at the forefront of his administration’s agenda. Speaking to Journalists after being sworn in as Prime Minister, Mr Wale outlined various areas requiring change,…
by Charley Piringi A new political chapter has begun in the Solomon Islands after Mathew Wale was elected Prime Minister, pledging reform, discipline, and national unity while warning that the changes ahead may be difficult. The result was formally announced by the Governor General HE Reverend David Tiva Kapu, following…
by Ronald Toito’ona Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso has confirmed that certain members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) deployed to the Solomon Islands have been disarmed and stood down following a violent confrontation east of Honiara. The officers are currently awaiting travel arrangements to be flown back…
Maritime transport in Isabel Province received a significant boost as Caretaker Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele officially welcomed the handover of the MV Isalei, Tueday. The 11.5-metre fast craft is a direct donation from the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), marking a new milestone in provincial-level…
