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by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced an ambitious regulatory overhaul of the Solomon Islands’ mineral sector, anchored by the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund to secure intergenerational wealth. The comprehensive reform package, which includes seven pending amendments to the Mineral Resources Bill, aims to completely restructure…
By Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands has officially opened its second museum, the Namba Wan Haus Museum, in Tulagi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to preserve its rich cultural and historical heritage. Located in the former official residence of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate’s Resident Commissioner, the restored…
A United States Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Honiara ahead of the historic signing of a maritime security agreement between the Solomon Islands and the United States that has already sparked sharp political debate. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) docked in Honiara today as part…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced a major boost to the country’s unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance efforts, after securing an additional USD$6 million (SBD$50M) in funding from the United States. He made the announcement following his return from high-level engagements in Washington and Tokyo last week. To…
Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s planned maritime security agreement with the United States, warning it could compromise Solomon Islands’ sovereignty. His criticism comes a day before the “Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity” is due to be signed in Honiara, following Prime…
By Georgina Maka’a. Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) says its emergency response teams are working closely with police to manage the incident that occurred at the mine site early this morning. Several people, who are not employees of Gold Ridge, were reportedly buried following a ground collapse inside Pit 1…
by Georgina Maka’a Police are now at the Gold Ridge mine site as reports emerge that at least 10 bodies have been recovered after a ground collapse buried people inside Pit 1 early this morning. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am, an eyewitness told In-depth Solomons. “As I speak,…
Solomon Islands has inked a Development Policy Loan with Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to shore up fiscal stability and economic resilience, deepening ties between the two nations. Foreign Minister Hon. Rick Houenipwela signed the agreement in Tokyo, calling it a key step in advancing the Government’s reform agenda. “This…
Acting Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says Solomon Islands can learn from China’s development experience and economic transformation. Lilo made the comments during a courtesy meeting with a visiting delegation from the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Honiara today. The delegation, led by CPC International…
Auditor General David Teika Dennis and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Dr Paul Popora Bosawai have called for stronger legal protections to safeguard the independence of the Office of the Auditor General. They say the proposed reform is critical to strengthening accountability and ensuring proper oversight of public finances. Their…
