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The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency (H.E) Paul Turner, has underscored the importance of establishing an Independent Energy Regulator to transform the country’s electricity sector. Speaking at a recent National Stakeholder Workshop on Energy Reform, he said the proposed regulator would help make electricity…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has confirmed that nominations for candidates contesting the West Baegu Ward by-election in Malaita Province and the Koviloko Ward by-election in Isabel Province will open on 18 February and close at 4:00 PM on 4 March 2026. The announcement follows the publication of the…
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, Richard Marles, arrives in Honiara today for meetings with the Solomon Islands Government. Deputy Prime Minister Marles will meet with the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon Jeremiah Manele, the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Frederick Kologeto and other Ministers, to…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) acknowledges and thanks the Chief Electoral Officer of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Mr. Jasper Anisi, for his comments on the Corruption Perception Index launched on Wednesday 11th February 2026 by the Chairman of Transparency Solomon Islands Mr Rodney Kingmele. The Chief Electoral Officer’s comments…
A major road improvement project in the western Solomon Islands town of Noro has been officially opened on Friday 13 February 2026, marking a significant infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening transport links and supporting economic activity in the country’s second-largest industrial hub. The Noro Township Road Improvement Project was funded…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed Anthony Gill, the first Country Director appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Solomon Islands, during a courtesy visit at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Mr. Gill briefed the Prime Minister on preparations for the official opening of the bank’s…
by Ednal Palmer and Ofani Eremae When former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare launched the Mamara Township Development Project in May 2021, he invoked hope and national expectation. After more than 25 years of waiting for a transformative foreign investment, Sogavare told the nation its future city was finally arriving – a…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the country’s expanding relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), highlighting cooperation in trade, healthcare, infrastructure, and regional diplomacy during remarks at a Chinese New Year reception on Thursday evening. Addressing guests at the event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in…
Guadalcanal Province Premier Willie Atu has reaffirmed that the province’s long-standing demand for a federal system of government remains firm, rejecting suggestions that the aspiration is losing momentum. In a statement issued on 11 February 2026, the Premier’s Office said the push for federalism is “non-negotiable” and reflects the will…
by Ofani Eremae Solomon Islands remains mired in “significant corruption challenges”, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) warned today at the launch of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This is despite the country recording a modest improvement in its global standing. TSI chair Rodney Kingmele said Solomon Islands scored 44 out…
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