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Solomon Islands has rejoined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the global framework designed to make the management of a country’s oil, gas and mining resources more transparent and accountable. The move, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marks an important step in the country’s efforts to strengthen…
by Charley Piringi “When a Prime Minister is simultaneously the regulator, the tax collector, and a timber merchant, state policy inevitably aligns with cartel profit margins.” Sir Francis Billy Hilly. Across the Pacific Islands, customary land ownership has long been seen as the ultimate constitutional shield for indigenous sovereignty. But…
The GREAT Coalition Government is moving to strengthen forestry laws and improve the management of Solomon Islands’ forest resources. The proposed reforms seek to improve governance, transparency, accountability and enforcement across the forestry sector. Recently, the Legislative and Policy Reform Subcommittee of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…
By Georgina Maka’a Chief Francis Rerekini is 79 years old. He can build a traditional house with his bare hands, just as his father and grandfather taught him. But he fears the knowledge will die with him. “I never learned these skills in school,” he said, standing beside a traditional…
by Ofani Eremae Attorney General Gabriel Suri says he was not involved in the operational aspects of Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID)’s mining activities or the shipment of bauxite from West Rennell when he acted as the company’s lawyer. Suri made the comments as he ordered the Director of Mines…
Empowering Frontline Environmental Custodians Across the Country by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has proudly launched the nation’s first Rangers’ Guide to Natural Resources Laws in the Solomon Islands: Your Roles, Your Rights, along with a dedicated Facilitator’s Handbook. This landmark initiative represents a major step forward…
A major step toward strengthening natural resource management in the Solomon Islands has begun with the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Forest Rangers of Guadalcanal Province. Held at the DD Holiday Inn Conference Room in Honiara, the week-long training brings together 25 Head Rangers representing 17 Community-Based Conservation (CBC) areas…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has passed the Special Economic Zones Bill 2024 on Monday 26th May 2025, through the Committee of the Whole House without amendments. During the proceedings, the Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Jamie Lency Vokia, submitted a list of corrections under Standing…
by Charley Piringi The economic trajectory and pervasive web of corruption in the Solomon Islands is deeply concerning, Finance minister Manasseh Sogavare says. Speaking during the launch of a two-day National Economic Summit last week, Sogavare said he was “disturbed” and “uncomfortable” with the current trends. “If the country maintains…
The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) today signed a landmark partnership agreement with WWF-Solomon Islands to work together to support communities to better manage their natural resources. The signing happened at the USAID OurFish OurFuture funded Sea Cucumber Dialogue held at Solomon Islands National University this week with representatives from…
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