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The Solomon Islands Government has hosted a delegation from Fiji as part of ongoing discussions on the proposed relocation of Commonwealth war graves of Fijian servicemen who lost their lives during the Second World War in Solomon Islands. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr…
by Transparency Solomon Islands Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) stands in support of customary landowners who have raised serious and documented concerns regarding mining activities at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. These concerns, reported in the Solomon Star on Friday 23 January 2026, relate to allegations that mining operations have commenced at Kamaboe…
by EDNAL PALMER Tourism remains one of the key sectors with strong potential to drive employment, small business growth, and community livelihoods across the country, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed. Speaking at the first press conference held in Honiara Monday, the Prime Minister said this was demonstrated through the…
by EDNAL PALMER Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the Government’s main focus for 2026 is on delivering what has already been approved in the national budget, while managing limited resources, capacity constraints, and ongoing external challenges. Speaking at a first press conference for 2026 today, the Prime Minister said the…
by EDNAL PALMER Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today outlined Solomon Islands’ continued regional leadership role following his participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika meeting held in Brisbane, Australia. Speaking at a press conference, Prime Minister Manele said the engagement formed part of his official responsibilities for the year…
The Solomon Islands has marked a major policing milestone as its first Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, established with support from China departs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to compete in the prestigious UAE SWAT Challenge, scheduled from 7 to 11 February 2026 in Dubai. Eight officers from…
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has called on the Government to urgently address the deteriorating roads and transport infrastructure in the country. Wale said reports of damages to critical infrastructures in Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces as a result of the ongoing bad weather is putting lives at risk. He…
Provincial Premiers in Solomon Islands and their representatives have renewed calls for meaningful reforms to the Provincial Government Act, during a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The meeting followed a formal submission by the provincial leaders raising long-standing concerns about how provincial…
A greater diversity of voices is urgently needed in Solomon Islands’ politics, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Paul Turner said in a keynote speech delivered at an event organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in Honiara this week. The workshop, hosted by the WFD, centred…
The Solomon Islands Government has moved to clarify what it describes as “inaccurate and misleading” reporting surrounding Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), stating that no appointment was ever made and therefore none was rejected. In a statement issued…
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