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Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Ricky Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid rollout of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project. Speaking during a site visit to ongoing roadworks in Honiara alongside Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton,…
by Ronald Toito’ona For the last 20 years, the Solomon Islands’ position on the Israel-Palestine conflict is on the two-state solution, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed. Speaking to Journalists in a press conference this week, Mr Manele said the country believes in the peaceful coexistence between the two groups. He…
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament, Honourable Dn Manasseh Maelangahas issued an official statement calling on individuals to refrain from making any reference tohim or the Office he represents in relation to the alleged involvement of former combatants inany purported Motion of No Confidence. This clarification follows a…
A signing event on 3 October marked the next phase of Solomon Islands’ sustainable forestry industry, celebrating New Forests’ agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL). New Forests is an Australian-headquartered company that is an experienced manager of nature-based assets. It will expand into Solomon…
by Ednal Palmer The Government is expected to make an official declaration on the recent surge in HIV/AIDS cases once a cabinet paper on the matter is approved, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this week. Speaking at a press conference, Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the growing concern, describing it as…
by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” represent the American leader’s personal opinion. Speaking at a press conference in Honiara yesterday, Prime Minister Manele said while he respects President…
Tribal conservation chairpersons and coordinators from across the Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) affiliates have completed a five-day training program on leadership, governance, and grant proposal development at the Wai-Hau Conservation Foundation in West Are’Are. The training, held from 2 to 6 October, brought together ten participants representing conservation areas in…
by Transparency Solomon Islands At the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Manele warned that “the alarming rate of pollution in the ocean is endangering marine life and the ocean’s health”. With the Solomon Islands recently hosting the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference and the Prime Minister’s UNGA address…
by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed that stability remains the guiding principle of his administration, while highlighting recent national achievements and high-level international engagements aimed at advancing Solomon Islands’ development and global standing. Speaking during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and…
by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed that the recent Cabinet reshuffle was guided by one central objective — stability. Speaking to journalists yesterday, the Prime Minister said the changes were designed to strengthen the government’s delivery capacity and ensure that key ministries remain aligned with national priorities.…
