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by Charley Piringi & Gina Maka’a Recently appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after less than two months on the job over his past handling of drug evidence. The decision to suspend Vaevaso was made by Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu on Wednesday on the recommendation of recently…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo, has ordered the termination of all Memoranda of Understanding relating to tax exemptions in the mining, forestry, and fisheries sectors, effective immediately. A statement from the Ministry said the move closes fiscal loopholes and ensures all tax exemptions comply with…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale intends to hold regular dialogue with commercial bank executives to discuss issues of concern. Wale made his intention known when he met Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau today. The prime minister told Forau he was concerned…
by Georgina Maka’a Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has urged Attorney General Gabriel Suri to stand aside from current investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite. The Government initiated the investigation, and Suri has ordered the Director of Mines, Christa Tatapu, to provide all documents relating to the shipments. The…
by Ofani Eremae Attorney General Gabriel Suri says he was not involved in the operational aspects of Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID)’s mining activities or the shipment of bauxite from West Rennell when he acted as the company’s lawyer. Suri made the comments as he ordered the Director of Mines…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale says his government will pursue greater transparency in the negotiation and approval of international security agreements, including stronger parliamentary oversight of future treaties and foreign partnerships. Speaking to local media upon his return from official visits to Australia and New Zealand today, Wale…
The Government says it has commenced investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite. Minister for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MMERE), Derick Manuari said the Attorney General’s Chambers with support from the Mines Division are leading the process. Attorney General Gabriel Suri, on Monday 1st June 2026, has written…
The Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP says the Prime Minister has misled the public by announcing that licences for all gold dealers have been cancelled, when no lawful cancellation process appears to have been invoked. Under the Mines and Minerals Act, a gold dealer’s licence is…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has concluded his official engagements in Australia and is set to travel to Auckland, New Zealand today. Prime Minister Wale’s visit to Canberra reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia, following high-level bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese.…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have officially declared a “new era” of cooperation, announcing plans for a comprehensive bilateral treaty alongside a major multi-million-dollar aid package. Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, the two leaders emphasized a renewed partnership built on…
