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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mathew Cooper Wale will lead a reassurance visit to communities in Western and Choiseul Provinces from 27 to 29 May 2026, following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila. TC Maila has caused severe disruption across parts of the Solomon Islands, with Western and Choiseul Provinces among…
The National Provident Fund (NPF), has handed over a new apartment complex worth over SBD$160 million to the Australian High Commission this afternoon. The modern facility will house Australian High Commission diplomatic staff and their families, marking a significant investment partnership between the Solomon Islands and Australia. Australian High Commissioner…
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Dan O’Hara and Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Honorable Rick Houenipwela signed the Solomon Islands-United States Investment Incentive Agreement on May 23, 2026, in Honiara. This landmark agreement opens the door to new private sector-led transactions that can help transform Solomon Islands’ economy,…
Newly elected Prime Minister Mathew Wale has placed the youth of Solomon Islands at the centre of his vision for the country, using his inaugural speech to challenge young people to “be ambitious, get involved, and help drive national change.” Prime Minister Wale said leadership is about “service, not status.”…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has officially completed his 24-member Cabinet following a swearing-in ceremony for the remaining 16 Ministers at Government House today. The final group of Ministers took their oaths of office and allegiance before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu. These appointments follow the swearing-in of the…
One day after securing the nation’s top political job, newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale has hit the ground running, swearing in the first batch of his Cabinet ministers at Government House. The rapid appointments signal the new administration’s urgency to stabilize the government and address pressing national issues. Headlining…
by Ronald Toito’ona Among the significant policy shifts envisioned for the Solomon Islands, newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that implementing free education is at the forefront of his administration’s agenda. Speaking to Journalists after being sworn in as Prime Minister, Mr Wale outlined various areas requiring change,…
by Charley Piringi A new political chapter has begun in the Solomon Islands after Mathew Wale was elected Prime Minister, pledging reform, discipline, and national unity while warning that the changes ahead may be difficult. The result was formally announced by the Governor General HE Reverend David Tiva Kapu, following…
by Ronald Toito’ona Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso has confirmed that certain members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) deployed to the Solomon Islands have been disarmed and stood down following a violent confrontation east of Honiara. The officers are currently awaiting travel arrangements to be flown back…
Maritime transport in Isabel Province received a significant boost as Caretaker Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele officially welcomed the handover of the MV Isalei, Tueday. The 11.5-metre fast craft is a direct donation from the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), marking a new milestone in provincial-level…
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