Unearthing stories that matters |
Australia is supporting cocoa and copra farmers on the Weather Coast of Makira in a new partnership with local shipping operator Franjti Shipping Ltd. The partners will co-invest in upgrades to MV Florence, a cargo vessel, and introduce a consistent monthly shipping schedule. Shipping services on the Weather Coast have…
The Solomon Islands is currently gripped by a constitutional standoff as the 28-member Opposition coalition accuses Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of a “blatant disregard for a lawful court directive.” This follows the Prime Minister’s departure for Fiji despite a High Court mandate requiring him to convene Parliament within three days.…
Australia is helping local communities in Ontong Java in the Malaita Outer Islands to expand into sustainable seaweed farming by partnering with local exporter, Solo Seaweed. The partnership supports the purchase of seaweed farming materials, including drying nets, plastic film covers, rope and seaweed bags which will be distributed to…
by Ednal Palmer West Honiara Member of Parliament, Namson Tran, has extended a timely helping hand to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila in recent days, providing much-needed relief to families impacted by the disaster. The assistance, which came from the MP’s personal funds, was delivered in the form of…
The 28 member coalition has welcomed the High Court decision describing it as a decisive and historic affirmation of the rule of law, constitutional supremacy and parliamentary democracy. In a statement today the coalition said the ruling provides a very clear direction on the constitutional issues currently facing the country.…
Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and personnel are continuing to work with Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and communities to deliver humanitarian assistance in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan and C-17 Globemaster are operating between Australia, Honiara, and…
The Solomon Islands Government today welcomed more than 50 delegates from across Asia and the Pacific to Honiara for the opening of the 25th Session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) Forum. Hosted by the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA), the forum is being held from 14…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has formally acknowledged a landmark High Court judgment regarding the convening of Parliament, while simultaneously announcing his intention to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal. The statement, released Tuesday, 14 April 2026, follows a ruling by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer that…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele acted unconstitutionally by delaying the convening of Parliament in the face of a pending motion of no confidence. In a landmark judgment delivered this afternoon, Palmer found that once a motion of no confidence has…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer today ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within the next three days. In a two-hour ruling, Sir Albert told a packed courtroom that the prime minister had failed in his constitutional duty by refusing to call Parliament after losing the…
