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by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands government has announced a comprehensive agricultural development strategy anchored in scientific research and strategic partnerships, positioning agricultural innovation as central to Solomon Islands’ economic transformation. The Government will significantly strengthen agricultural research as the foundation for moving farmers from subsistence to commercial production. Prime…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Matthew Wale has vowed that Solomon Islands will never repeat the failures of the logging industry as the GREAT Coalition Government launches sweeping mining reforms. “The failures experienced within the logging industry must never, and will never, be repeated in the mining sector,” PM Wale…
Theme: “Our Nation, Our Responsibility and Accountability – Building a GREAT Solomon Islands.” My dear people of Solomon Islands, Today, we come together as one nation to celebrate the 48th Anniversary of our Independence. This is a moment of pride, reflection, and renewed commitment to the future of our beloved…
By Georgina Maka’a Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the Government’s appointment of a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations against suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso. However, TSI said James Apaniai, who is currently the chairman of Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), should withdraw from the tribunal over a…
By Georgina Maka’a The GREAT Coalition Government will unveil its long-awaited policy blueprint on Monday 6th July , setting out the direction of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s administration following its rise to power last month. Assistant Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ronald Toito’ona, confirmed that the Government’s policy document…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale has urged Pacific leaders to take greater ownership of the region’s future, warning that the Pacific must not allow outside powers to shape its development and security agenda amid growing geopolitical competition. Addressing staff at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat in Suva…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have called for a stronger and more united Pacific voice, urging regional leaders to work together to shape the region’s future and tackle common challenges. The call came during bilateral talks in Suva today, where the two leaders reaffirmed their…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is pursuing a balanced and constructive foreign policy while reaffirming the country’s longstanding partnership with Japan. Wale made the remarks during bilateral talks with Japan’s visiting State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii, in Honiara today. “We are committed to engaging with all…
By Georgina Maka’a in Tulagi Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari has challenged the national government to honour long-standing commitments to the province, saying years of broken promises have left people disillusioned. Speaking at the Central Islands Province Day celebrations in Tulagi today, Sagupari acknowledged what he said was widespread…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale leaves tomorrow for Fiji on his fourth overseas trip since taking office, where he will attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting in his capacity as Forum Chair. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Press Office said Wale is expected to arrive at Nausori Airport…
