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Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has downplayed reports of a renewed plot to bring down the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), following media claims of a “Third Wave” motion of no confidence. According to the Solomon Star, the Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) has been actively working on…
The Leader of Opposition, Matthew. Wale has called on the Government to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of all Permanent Secretaries to ensure that ministries are delivering on their mandates. Wale made the statement in light of the recent removal of the former Chief of Staff and ongoing ministerial reshuffles,…
by Georgina Maka’a Five Years of Hope, Now Disappointment Five years ago, a wave of optimism swept through Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands. People gathered at street corners, market areas, and in villages, buzzing with anticipation about a transformative program backed by one of the world’s superpowers. The Strengthening Competitiveness,…
A Government minister who travelled overseas and signed a controversial deal without Cabinet approval has been reshuffled, but not disciplined. Commerce minister Lency Vokia recently went to Vietnam with two political appointees within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and signed an agreement with a company that called…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) position on West Papua and the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) remains unchanged following the recent 23rd MSG Leaders Meeting in Suva, Fiji. Speaking during a press conference in Honiara, the Prime Minister…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has addressed growing concerns over the recent unauthorized signing of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Vietnam, assuring the nation that disciplinary measures are underway and the government remains committed to transparent development. In a press conference today, Prime…
Mary Garu calls for unity and inclusive development as she leads constituency by Ronald Toito’ona Mary Daniella Zae Garu has made history as the first female to be elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal Constituency, following a by-election held on June 4. She is the wife of former…
A female career diplomat who has served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past 14 years has been appointed as Solomon Islands’ next ambassador to Indonesia. Gladys Kamia Isihanua was officially commissioned this morning by Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu to take up the post. She…
Solomon Islands will turn 47th this year after the island nation gained its independence from British rule on 7 July 1978. And Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele unveiled the Independence Anniversary Theme yesterday, as the country counts down to the event on July 7. “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity”…
Opposition leader Matthew Wale led a delegation to Gold Ridge Mine on Thursday as part of his group’s ongoing nationwide public engagement initiative. Wale underscored the importance of firsthand engagement in national leadership. “Our public engagement efforts offer practical insights into how our country truly functions,” Wale said. “As national…
