Rising global oil prices triggered by escalating military conflict in the Middle East could push fuel and electricity costs higher in Solomon Islands, with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands warning the shock may drive inflation above its current forecasts if the crisis persists. The conflicted start on 28 February…

With the passing of the much Bill Boarded CDF Act 2023 now going onto two years since the Joint National General Election of 17 April 2024, most constituencies continue to question why few visible development programs have been implemented in their areas. Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) have carried out extensive…

Local contractor Trades Transformation Company has demonstrated their social obligation for West Kwaio communities by maintaining their access roads to plantations, churches and schools. TTC lead engineer Raymond Steven said last week their team carried out road maintenance for the South Seas Evangelical Church-managed Su’u High School at West Kwaio,…

The Small Malaita Road Project Phase 2 received a significant boost on 12 February 2026 with the successful delivery of new road construction machinery and other essential consignments.  Delivered at the constituency onboard a chartered vessel, the delivery of this equipment and materials marks a major milestone in the project’s…

Acting Leader of Opposition John Dean Kuku has called for urgent intervention by the Government over ongoing delays in scholarship confirmations and growing uncertainty-surrounding policies affecting teachers undertaking approved studies. Mr Kuku said the Opposition Office has received credible reports that delays in scholarship confirmation and deployment have caused students…

by Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission has urged Parliament to adopt a more proactive and modern legal framework to combat illicit drugs, warning that the country’s current list-based system is leaving dangerous loopholes that criminals can exploit. Presenting before the Bills and Legislation Committee last week on…

The Solomon Islands Government has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to the Middle East due to heightened tensions and ongoing conflict in the region. In a public notice released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, all Solomon Islanders intending to travel internationally have…

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised serious concerns about growing evidence linking large-scale extractive activities, particularly logging, to the exploitation of vulnerable women and children in rural communities across Solomon Islands. Drawing on independent investigations, media reporting, and international human rights assessments, TSI warns that logging areas have increasingly been…