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by Ronald Toito’ona East Are’Are MP and spokesperson of the new opposition coalition bloc, Peter Kenilorea Jr. has issued a stern warning that the Solomon Islands is drifting toward a “constitutional crisis,” arguing that the Prime Minister’s current framing of parliamentary chairmanships threatens the very essence of government accountability. Addressing…
by Ronald Toito’ona The New Opposition Coalition today launched a direct assault on the legitimacy of the current administration during a high-stakes press conference at the Xiaos Henderson Hotel, east of Honiara. Fronting the local media for the first time as a unified bloc, spokespersons Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter…
East Makira MP and former Agriculture Minister, under GNUT Franklyn Wasi officially joined the rival coalition, to solidify their numerical strength in a latest group photo. Wasi was among the 12 Cabinet Ministers who recently resigned from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). He was away overseas, when…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has launched an investigation into an attack on the residence of Marovo MP, Chachabule Amoi, after his home was reportedly stoned over the weekend. The incident has triggered a sharp exchange between the incumbent government and the rival coalition currently vying for power.…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has moved to de-escalate tensions surrounding the recent mass resignation of Parliamentary Standing Committee chairs, asserting that these oversight bodies are independent of the Executive branch and must continue their work regardless of the current political climate. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow claims…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has dismissed reports of a constitutional crisis, saying his government remains firmly in charge despite the mass resignation of Cabinet Ministers from the former GNUT Coalition Government. Speaking at a media conference today, Manele described the current political upheaval as part of normal…
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive three-week training of trainers and pre-test program. This intensive workshop is a critical step in preparing for the country’s inaugural Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), scheduled for 2026. The MICS is a globally recognized household survey…
Education and household furnishings lead the Solomon Islands’ steepest year-on-year CPI rises Briefcase Index, a global B2B discovery and rankings platform, this week published its 2026 ranking of the five things in the Solomon Islands with the biggest price increases based on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from…
An internal investigation has been launched into the conduct of a Solomon Islands police officer following a single-vehicle accident involving a marked patrol car in the eastern province of Temotu early Saturday morning. While the crash at Gracious Bay resulted only in property damage, it has reignited a national debate…
The Tadai House of Chiefs of Guadalcanal, representing the indigenous landowners of the capital Honiara, has issued a formal appeal to all 50 Members of Parliament to immediately resolve the current political impasse. In a statement issued today, General Secretary of Tandai House of Chiefs, Chief Daniel Donua warned that…
