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by Ofani Eremae After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for May 1, when the Court of Appeal will deliver a ruling that could shape not only this case but future relations between the executive and Parliament. More than that, next Friday’s decision will determine the…
Attorney-General John Muria Jnr has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside last week’s High Court ruling that ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within three days. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer had ordered Manele to call Parliament to debate a motion of no confidence filed against…
The Solomon Islands Government has confirmed a fuel price increase announced today by the Price Advisory Committee (PAC), with new prices taking effect immediately. This increase was one of the options alluded to in our earlier Press Release of 26 March 2026. The adjustment reflects a sharp rise in the…
The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency (ECGC) has received a significant boost to its transport capabilities, thanks to the generous support from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Solomon Islands. Recently, the Embassy donated a 60HP engine and an Outboard Motor (OMB) Fibreglass boat valued at SBD…
In a significant move toward urban modernization, the Solomon Islands government has unveiled a comprehensive draft driver manual as part of a broader strategy to reform the often-chaotic public transport system in the capital. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the Honiara City…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, has concluded his solidarity visit to Western and Choiseul Provinces, following engagements with provincial leaders and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Mr Manele returned to Honiara after the visit, which commenced on Saturday, 18 April 2026, and included visits to several of the worst-affected “red…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, visited Sasamunga in South Choiseul last Sunday as part of his ongoing solidarity mission to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Sasamunga was among the hardest-hit areas in Choiseul Province, where villagers experienced unusually massive swells that reached inland, forcing many residents to evacuate…
The 28 member coalition has denounced the desperate and shameless attempts by GNUT to cling to power by offering huge money to Opposition MPs to join the government. In a statement today, the coalition said their MPs have been receiving phone calls and text messages from lobbyists promising thousands and…
New Zealand is supporting Solomon Islands’ disaster response following the devastating impact of Cyclone Maila, which has affected communities in Western and Choiseul provinces, as well as Isabel and Guadalcanal. New Zealand’s assistance is focused on responding to nationally identified priorities and ensuring needs are met quickly in affected communities.  …
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, has paid a courtesy visit to the Choiseul Provincial Government Executive in Taro Sunday, as part of his ongoing solidarity mission to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Mr Manele was received by the Deputy Premier of Choiseul Province, Hon. Lincoln Galo, who conveyed the Province’s…
