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The Solomon Islands Ministry of Forestry and Research is accelerating a comprehensive reform package aimed at transitioning the nation’s most critical economic sector toward long-term sustainability. Forestry currently serves as a vital pillar for the Solomon Islands, accounting for 20% of government revenue and a staggering 60% of all export…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) under the leadership of Acting Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has announced significant progress on several high-priority economic initiatives designed to modernize the Solomon Islands’ economy and attract international investment. A central part of the government’s strategy is the full implementation of the…
The Solomon Islands People’s First Party (PFP) has announced that the reasons behind its mass exit from the Government For National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will be formally revealed on the floor of Parliament when the Motion of No Confidence is tabled. The party is of the view that Parliament…
The burgeoning political crisis in the Solomon Islands has taken a digital turn, as the nation’s new majority coalition formally accused the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of directing staff to launch a “desperate” and “childish” smear campaign online. In a blistering statement released on Wednesday, the coalition group alleged that…
PRESS STATEMENT The Yato Conservation Area in Makira-Ulawa Province has officially been declared a Protected Area, becoming the largest legally protected area in Solomon Islands. This milestone strengthens the country’s long-term economic security by supporting communities as they manage their forest resources and pursue more reliable income opportunities. The Yato…
by Georgina Maka’a Speaker of Parliament Patteson Oti has broken his silence on the deepening political stalemate, warning that the mass resignation of committee chairs has created a “serious impasse” that undermines the very foundation of the nation’s democracy. In a pointed address, Oti declared that the deliberate abandonment of…
By John Tom Honiara The return of former Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare into the GNUT government as Deputy Prime Minister is not a sign of unity but a reflection of a political system under pressure. Let’s take a look back at the events of April 2025 when Sogavare led…
by Ronald Toito’ona Even though the exact reasons for the government split are still a secret, Opposition spokesperson Peter Shanel Agovaka has given a big clue about why things fell apart. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Agovaka said the work environment inside the government became “toxic.” This bad…
by Ronald Toito’ona East Are’Are MP and spokesperson of the new opposition coalition bloc, Peter Kenilorea Jr. has issued a stern warning that the Solomon Islands is drifting toward a “constitutional crisis,” arguing that the Prime Minister’s current framing of parliamentary chairmanships threatens the very essence of government accountability. Addressing…
by Ronald Toito’ona The New Opposition Coalition today launched a direct assault on the legitimacy of the current administration during a high-stakes press conference at the Xiaos Henderson Hotel, east of Honiara. Fronting the local media for the first time as a unified bloc, spokespersons Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter…
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