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Theme: “Our Nation, Our Responsibility and Accountability – Building a GREAT Solomon Islands.” My dear people of Solomon Islands, Today, we come together as one nation to celebrate the 48th Anniversary of our Independence. This is a moment of pride, reflection, and renewed commitment to the future of our beloved…
By Georgina Maka’a Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the Government’s appointment of a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations against suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso. However, TSI said James Apaniai, who is currently the chairman of Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), should withdraw from the tribunal over a…
After years of waiting, the young people of Central Islands Province are finally getting a place to call their own… By Georgina Maka’a For years, the young people of Central Islands Province had a dream – but no door to walk through. That changed this week at their…
Solomon Water has urged customers in Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi to start conserving water after the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service declared the onset of El Niño, raising the risk of prolonged dry conditions and possible water shortages. The state-owned utility warned that if water levels continue to decline, temporary…
By Georgina Maka’a The GREAT Coalition Government will unveil its long-awaited policy blueprint on Monday 6th July , setting out the direction of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s administration following its rise to power last month. Assistant Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ronald Toito’ona, confirmed that the Government’s policy document…
By Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale has urged Pacific leaders to take greater ownership of the region’s future, warning that the Pacific must not allow outside powers to shape its development and security agenda amid growing geopolitical competition. Addressing staff at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat in Suva…
Aromawan Religious Pilgrimage, one of Malaita’s most popular tourism destinations, is set to expand its accommodation through a new partnership with Australia to cater for growing visitor demand. The family-owned religious tourism site, located about 90 minutes from Auki, has become one of Solomon Islands’ leading faith-based destinations since it…
by Georgina Maka’a Central Province has unveiled an ambitious development agenda for the next two years – highlighting major gains in tourism, fisheries, infrastructure and international partnerships while calling for greater national support to drive the province’s economic growth. Speaking during the province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations in Tulagi this…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the Government’s renewed commitment to strengthen the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), while urging swift action to restore the watchdog’s full operations. In a statement, TSI described the GREAT Coalition Government’s commitment as a positive step towards rebuilding integrity, accountability and public…
Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have called for a stronger and more united Pacific voice, urging regional leaders to work together to shape the region’s future and tackle common challenges. The call came during bilateral talks in Suva today, where the two leaders reaffirmed their…
