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by Charley Piringi Joanna Maru and her children waded carefully into Wagina’s shallow, warm waters, where the morning sun caught the gentle sway of seaweed lines. These fragile, rippling strands are more than just plants; they are threads of hope, carrying the weight of her family’s survival and her community’s…
by Georgina Maka’a The mining sector has the potential to become a major pillar of Solomon Islands’ economy, so it must be guarded “jealously”, Opposition leader Matthew Wale says. Speaking in Parliament, Wale said minerals are a non-renewable resource and must be treated as such in government policy and decision-making.…
by Georgina Maka’a Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has criticised the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for what he described as “a lack of productivity in Parliament”, warning that political instability, poor ministerial discipline and competing vested interests were undermining national governance. Contributing to the adjournment sine die motion…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has used Parliament’s final sitting of 2025 to deliver a sweeping defence of his Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). He told the nation that his administration has restored political stability, strengthened the economy, and delivered “meaningful progress” across key sectors in…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has used Parliament’s final sitting of the year to defend his Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), declaring that his administration has restored stability, strengthened public finances and delivered tangible development across the country in its first 18 months in power. Moving…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has criticized the government describing their lack of priority on issues affecting women and girls in the country as ‘neglectful and callousness’. Speaking during the Committee of Supply on the 2026 Budget, Wale said the least of priority and least allocation under the ministry of…
The Premier of Solomon Islands’ Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo, has outlined his government’s key achievements and priority challenges during celebrations marking the province’s Second Appointed Day in Seghe, Marovo Lagoon. Addressing community leaders, government officials, and international partners, Premier Veo acknowledged the critical support of the national government and…
The Solomon Islands Political Parties Civic Manual, launched on 14 November 2025, is a practical tool for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties to promote informed citizen participation, transparency and accountability in Solomon Islands. The Manual was launched by the Political Parties Commission (PPC), through the Office of the…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has reaffirmed the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to deeper provincial partnerships, inclusive development, and stronger economic reforms, as he paid tribute to Western Province during its 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Seghe, Marovo. Speaking before provincial leaders, traditional chiefs, and community representatives, Prime Minister…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been formally briefed by the Auditor General and international audit firm KPMG Fiji on emerging findings from the long-awaited audit of the 2023 Pacific Games — a major regional event that was both a national milestone and one of the country’s largest publicly…
