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by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed that the recent Cabinet reshuffle was guided by one central objective — stability. Speaking to journalists yesterday, the Prime Minister said the changes were designed to strengthen the government’s delivery capacity and ensure that key ministries remain aligned with national priorities.…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has called on the government to urgently pass a Right to Information (RTI) law, stressing that access to information is a fundamental right, not a privilege. In a statement marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information, TSI reminded leaders that informed citizens are better…
by Ednal Palmer Permanent Secretaries froze before the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) on Monday, when pressed on how political pressure compromises their independence and weakens the public service. The BLC, chaired by Opposition leader Mathew Wale, convened to hear submissions on the Public Service Bill 2025. But when Wale…
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has directed the immediate scrutiny and suspension of sufferance wharf operations due to legal, security, and environmental issues. Premier William Atu highlighted concerns over unregulated imports, illicit trade, and biosecurity threats. The GPG calls for comprehensive reviews and collaboration to protect community safety and the environment.
by Charley Piringi As Pacific Islands Forum Leaders gather in Honiara this week, civil society groups from across the region have renewed calls for concrete action on West Papua and Kanaky’s decolonisation. In an open letter ahead of the 54th Forum Leaders’ Meeting, regional CSOs urged leaders to: Incoming PIF…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands and Fiji have signed a new bilateral Security Agreement, which will enable the deployment of Fiji’s security personnel to the Solomon Islands when required. This marks a significant step in strengthening security cooperation between the two Melanesian nations. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and his…
by Georgina Maka’a Government has revoked a decision to suspend the use of sufferance wharves in the country after it removed Harry Kuma from the Ministry of Finance last weekend. Kuma directed the acting Comptroller of Customs, John Lagi, on 21 August 2025, to suspend all unloading activities of imported…
by Georgina Maka’a Harry Kuma, who lost the Finance ministry portfolio in last weekend’s sudden cabinet reshuffle, was reportedly shocked and unhappy at the decision. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele swapped Kuma with Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, who was Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration then. “Kuma was never given an…
Snyder Rini, Solomon Islands’ shortest-serving Prime Minister and one of its longest-serving parliamentarians, has died at the age of 77. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially announced Rini’s passing in Parliament this afternoon, describing him as a statesman who served with distinction and dedication throughout his career. In his obituary statement,…
by Poppy Johnston of AAP in Canberra For the first time, the world’s highest court will offer advice on the world’s biggest problem. It’s a punchy slogan that has been wielded successfully by young campaigners to build global momentum behind a landmark international climate case first conceived by a group of…
