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The Solomon Islands Government has appointed Aaron Bara Pitaqae as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), officials announced on Tuesday. He replaces Dr Cedric Alependava, whose contract has concluded. Mr. Pitaqae is no stranger to the Ministry, having served in several…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised serious concerns about the integrity of government recruitment processes following reports published in the Solomon Star on Saturday, 24 January 2026, under the headline “Appointment Rejected Twice – Attorney General Rejects Kalu to Head LCC and Now SIICAC.” TSI said it is “gravely concerned…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has condemned acts of vandalism targeting the newly completed Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, just days after the project was wound down by the contractor. In a public statement, MID said several road signposts along…
The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program today opened its first grant application round for 2026, with community groups across the country invited to apply for funding. The program, administered by the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands, supports community-led projects aimed at improving the lives of Solomon Islanders and strengthening…
Senior political leaders have raised serious concerns following the burning and destruction of machinery and equipment at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) mine site, warning that the incident reflects deeper unresolved grievances surrounding mining operations, landownership, and governance in the sector. Member of Parliament for Central Honiara and Chairman…
by Georgina Maka’a Tensions remain high at Gold Ridge mine site in central Guadalcanal after landowners burned down more than 30 company machines at around 10pm on Tuesday night. A tribal chief In-Depth Solomons spoke to said landowners were unhappy with how they were treated by police officers stationed at…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to schools against charging unapproved or excessive fees as the 2026 academic year approaches. While confirming that classes will officially begin on Monday, 26 January 2026, the ministry reminded education providers and school…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has raised grave concern over sexual harassment claims at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The concern was raised in the media this week by the General Secretary of the Solomon Islands Nursing Association (SINA) John Muaki. Wale in a statement said these allegations are serious…
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock, officially concluded her posting on January 16 after two years in the role. Following her departure, P. Daniel O’Hara will continue to lead the U.S. Embassy in Honiara as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim. Reflecting on…
An associate professor in the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has been named one of 22 fellows in the Transpacific and Asian Dialogue on China. It is a new initiative of the Penn Project on the Future of U.S.–China Relations at the University of Pennsylvania. The fellowship brings together…
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