Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has cautioned that any fee-free education policy must be matched by serious investment in school quality, teacher support, infrastructure, and implementation capacity, warning that a rushed approach could leave Solomon Islands with larger enrolments but weaker outcomes. Sogavare said the national debate…

Prime Minister Matthew Wale has arrived in Canberra aboard a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft for high-level talks with Australian leaders starting today, June 2, 2026, receiving a ceremonial red carpet welcome at Defence Establishment Fairbairn.  Tomorrow (Wednesday), he will hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese…

The Opposition has called on the government to release the full cost of its proposed fee-free education policy and show the country can sustain the commitment without undermining other priorities. After the initial public debate over what “free education” means, the Opposition said the next question must be the real…

by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s first overseas trip will be to Australia this weekend, where he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra. Wale, who assumed power two weeks ago on May 15 following the ousting of his predecessor Jeremiah Manele is a no-confidence…

Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Matthew Wale, MP and his Cabinet Ministers today held high-level talks with Western Province Premier Billy Veo and his Executive, strengthening ties and reinforcing the government’s commitment to both reform and disaster recovery. Welcoming the Prime Minister and his delegation, Premier Veo acknowledged the significance…

Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting communities affected by Cyclone Maila in Choiseul Province. During a visit to Saqigae Village in North West Choiseul, the Prime Minister witnessed first hand the extent of damage to homes and school facilities caused by the cyclone. He expressed…

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Matthew Wale has assured the Choiseul Provincial Government that his administration remains committed to supporting the people of Choiseul during the recovery efforts. Speaking during a courtesy visit with the Choiseul Premier Harrison Ngosu Pitakaka MPA and his Executive Wednesday, the Prime Minister said the government’s…

Solomon Islands Leader of the Official Opposition and former Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has reaffirmed his support for accessible and affordable education for every child in Solomon Islands, while calling on the Government to clearly define what it means by its proposed “fee-free education” policy before asking the country to…

Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale arrived on Wednesday morning in Taro for his reassurance visit to Cyclone Maila impacted areas in Western and Choiseul provinces. The Prime Minister and his delegation will pay a courtesy visit to the Choiseul Premier and his executive before visiting the affected areas.…

Solomon Islands Prime Minister , Matthew Cooper Wale has signalled that the Government will take a more decisive and structured policy approach in the mining sector. The Prime Minister made the statement during a courtesy meeting with the World Bank Resident Representative, Mr. Bernard Harborne, at the Office of the…