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by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says two ministers removed from their portfolios this week will be offered roles on cabinet sub-committees. Speaking to reporters in a doorstep interview today, Manele defended his decision to drop Rennell and Bellona MP John Tuhaika Jnr and Malaita Outer Islands MP Polycarp…
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has raised concerns about the absence of Polynesian representation in the country’s Cabinet following a recent ministerial reshuffle, warning that inclusivity and balanced governance should remain central to leadership decisions. While congratulating the new ministers, the Opposition Leader said he hopes that the newly…
Three Members of Parliament were sworn in at Government House following a cabinet portfolio realignment in the Solomon Islands, reflecting adjustments within the governing coalition. Rollen Seleso, MP for South Guadalcanal, was appointed Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, replacing Wayne Ghemu, MP for Ranonga–Simbo. Ghemu was reassigned as…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has dropped two of his ministers and reshuffled a third as signs of deep internal fractures within his four-party coalition surfaced. Removed are: John Tuhaika Jnr. – Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs. Polycarp Paea – Minister for Climate…
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele has underscored the importance of New Zealand’s continued investment in Solomon Islands, pointing to major funding commitments in fisheries and education as evidence of a strong and practical bilateral partnership. Speaking at the Waitangi Day Reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission…
by Ofani Eremae Twice he applied for key accountability roles. Twice, he was rejected. Solomon Kalu is widely regarded as a lawyer of integrity – a “straight shooter” in the words of those who know his work. So why was he rejected? That question has unsettled observers and fuelled public…
Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, on Wednesday evening held a bilateral discussion with Lord Malcolm Bruce of the United Kingdom House of Lords at the British High Commission Residence, hosted by the British High Commissioner. The discussions focused on shared parliamentary insights and the importance of strengthening support for…
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has called on the ministry of infrastructure Development (MID) to seriously review all road and infrastructure contracts. Wale said it is time MID put their foot down and address this concern. “I encourage the minister to take the lead to ensure only genuine, properly…
The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID’s) Land Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division officially handed over four school buses to the Honiara City Council (HCC). The low-key ceremony on today was officiated by MID Minister Ricky Fuo’o, Minister of Home Affairs Junior Isikeli Vave, and HCC…
From Transparency Solomon Islands Solomon Islands is set to find out how corrupt or clean its public sector is (government) on 10 February 2026 when Transparency International releases the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) globally. The CPI score is a measure of how clean or corrupt the Machinery of Government…
