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Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale MP, says the Finance Minister’s explanation over the controversial fuel tax exemption has now collapsed under its own contradictions. Wale pointed out that while the Finance Minister claims the exemption granted to BS Pacific Resources was revoked, the beneficiary has confirmed to the media…
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has launched a blistering attack on the Government saying the fuel tax exemption exposes a system of favouritism, incompetence and backroom dealing. “Let’s be clear, you don’t ‘accidentally’ sign away millions in tax revenue. “This was not a mistake. This was a political decision,”…
by Ronald Toito’ona In a move that has significantly altered the political landscape of the Solomon Islands, David Gina, Member of Parliament for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepari, has officially left the “Solid-28” opposition coalition to join the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Mr Gina was officially…
Ian Vaevaso’s promotion to commissioner comes despite a stalled inquiry into his handling of seized methamphetamine and mounting outrage from the political opposition. Reported by Ronald Toito’ona & Charley Piringi Solomon Islands has appointed a new national police chief, elevating a top commander just weeks after it was revealed that…
by Ofani Eremae After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for May 1, when the Court of Appeal will deliver a ruling that could shape not only this case but future relations between the executive and Parliament. More than that, next Friday’s decision will determine the…
Attorney-General John Muria Jnr has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside last week’s High Court ruling that ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene Parliament within three days. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer had ordered Manele to call Parliament to debate a motion of no confidence filed against…
The Solomon Islands Government has confirmed a fuel price increase announced today by the Price Advisory Committee (PAC), with new prices taking effect immediately. This increase was one of the options alluded to in our earlier Press Release of 26 March 2026. The adjustment reflects a sharp rise in the…
The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency (ECGC) has received a significant boost to its transport capabilities, thanks to the generous support from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Solomon Islands. Recently, the Embassy donated a 60HP engine and an Outboard Motor (OMB) Fibreglass boat valued at SBD…
In a significant move toward urban modernization, the Solomon Islands government has unveiled a comprehensive draft driver manual as part of a broader strategy to reform the often-chaotic public transport system in the capital. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the Honiara City…
𝘉𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘳 I recently read a social media post by the U.S. Embassy in Honiara highlighting an event in Solomon Islands, where the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matt Murray and Chargé d’Affaires Dan O’Hara officiated the launch of a book titled, “𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘍𝘒: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯…
