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by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands is losing an estimated US$79 million every year to climate-related loss and damage, equivalent to nearly nine percent of its annual GDP, according to new government data revealed during the Solomon Islands National Loss and Damage Media Training. David Hiriasia, Permanent Secretary of the…
by Ronald Toito’ona Following the successful 26-22 vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has signaled a transformative era for the Solomon Islands, calling for a government that serves the people rather than entrenched elite interests. In an interview following the passing of the…
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele was removed from office today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, following a decisive vote of no confidence in the National Parliament, in a day of intense political drama. The motion, which brought a close to months of political deadlock and a seven-week stand-off, passed…
by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has signaled his intention to step down, acknowledging that he is prepared to resign on the floor of Parliament if he no longer commands majority support. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Manele said he intends to deliver a formal statement before…
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele MP has officially committed to convening Parliament and facing a looming vote of no confidence following a decisive ruling by the country’s Court of Appeal on Friday. This marks the conclusion of a weeks-long legal deadlock that has gripped the Pacific nation. In…
by Ofani Eremae Attorney-General John Muria Jnr’s legal challenge suffered a crushing defeat today after the Court of Appeal threw out all 39 grounds of his appeal and ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within days. “I am disappointed,” Muria told reporters after the ruling was delivered before…
by Ofani Eremae A High Court judge yesterday dismissed attempts by the Government to reclaim Lever Solomons Ltd-held land in the Alligator-Tenaru area, east of Honiara. Justice Gina Nott made the ruling after Lever Solomons Ltd (LSL) challenged the Government’s attempts to seize the land through forfeiture and compulsory acquisition.…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu Nende, Stephen Kumi, has fulfilled his commitment to support the John Coleridge Patteson University (JCPU) Project with a donation of $100,000 to the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM). The pledge was made during a corporate dinner held on Friday 24th April, with the cheque…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to law and order and national stability during the commissioning parade of Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso at the Rove Parade Ground. The Prime Minister described the occasion as a significant moment for the country, reflecting continuity in leadership and public trust…
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale, MP has officially welcomed the revocation of the controversial fuel tax exemption previously granted to a high-profile retailer, but he warned that the move does little to salvage the government’s battered credibility. While the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) recently announced that…
