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The education, health and fishery sectors in the Temotu Nende Constituency (TNC) have been boosted through the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) funded by the People’s Republic of China with 21 boats and engines worth SBD$1.5 million. This support is part of the PRC’s ongoing commitment through RSDP to sustainable…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, on Wednesday met with Provincial Premiers, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Provincial Governments to improve service delivery across the country. The discussions with the premiers focused on key priorities in provincial governance and development, including the need for a comprehensive review of the…
The political legacy of the late Daniel Suidani continues in Malaita Province as his son, Norman Suidani, has been officially declared the winner of the West Baegu-Fataleka Ward 5 by-election. The announcement was made this afternoon in Auki following the completion of the counting process, which saw the younger Suidani…
The Solomon Islands is currently gripped by a constitutional standoff as the 28-member Opposition coalition accuses Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of a “blatant disregard for a lawful court directive.” This follows the Prime Minister’s departure for Fiji despite a High Court mandate requiring him to convene Parliament within three days.…
by Ednal Palmer West Honiara Member of Parliament, Namson Tran, has extended a timely helping hand to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila in recent days, providing much-needed relief to families impacted by the disaster. The assistance, which came from the MP’s personal funds, was delivered in the form of…
The 28 member coalition has welcomed the High Court decision describing it as a decisive and historic affirmation of the rule of law, constitutional supremacy and parliamentary democracy. In a statement today the coalition said the ruling provides a very clear direction on the constitutional issues currently facing the country.…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has formally acknowledged a landmark High Court judgment regarding the convening of Parliament, while simultaneously announcing his intention to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal. The statement, released Tuesday, 14 April 2026, follows a ruling by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer that…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele acted unconstitutionally by delaying the convening of Parliament in the face of a pending motion of no confidence. In a landmark judgment delivered this afternoon, Palmer found that once a motion of no confidence has…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer today ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within the next three days. In a two-hour ruling, Sir Albert told a packed courtroom that the prime minister had failed in his constitutional duty by refusing to call Parliament after losing the…
In a comprehensive national address delivered this afternoon, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele announced that the Solomon Islands Government has committed an initial $10 million to support emergency response efforts following the devastating impact of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. The funding commitment and the activation of a “whole-of-government” response come…
