China’s Jiangsu Province Expands Partnership with Solomon Islands
China is deepening its engagement with Solomon Islands, with Jiangsu Province announcing plans to expand cooperation into agriculture, education, technology…
Category: Politics
Federalism Must Deliver, Says Choiseul
Choiseul Province has called for an evidence-based approach to the country’s proposed transition to a federal system of government, saying…
Sogavare Slams Use of Clause 22(j) to Remove Top Public Servants
Leader of the Opposition, Manasseh Sogavare, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as the growing politicisation of Solomon…
Auditor-General Launches Ground-Level CDF Audits
By Ednal Palmer Years of public calls for greater transparency and accountability in the management of the Constituency Development Fund…
‘Bad Money’ Must End, Says Finance Minister Lilo
by Georgina Maka’a Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the Solomon Islands must break its long-standing cycle of earning wealth…
Malaita Ends Political Rift, Backs GREAT Coalition
The Malaita Provincial Government has formally reconciled with Prime Minister Matthew Wale, resolving past political differences and pledging to align…
Mystery Vessels Tied to Detained MV Wealth Entered Noro Without Border Clearance
by Georgina Maka’a A suspected support vessel and a fast craft linked to the detained cargo ship MV Wealth entered…
Police Chief Suspended Over Meth Evidence Scandal, Just Weeks After Appointment
by Charley Piringi & Gina Maka’a Recently appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after less than two months…
Lilo Terminates All Resource Sector Tax Exemption MoUs with Immediate Effect
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo, has ordered the termination of all Memoranda of Understanding relating…
Wale Targets Bank Fees, Demands Direct Talks with Commercial Banks
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale intends to hold regular dialogue with commercial bank executives to discuss issues…