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International visitor arrivals to the Solomon Islands show double digit growth for the period January to September 2025. New figures released by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) show a total of 20,466 arrivals for the period, a 12.1 percent increase over the 18,252 figure recorded for Q3 2024.…
LEADER of OppositionMatthew Wale says Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) should be reinstated under the State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act. Speaking during the Public Accounts Hearing (PAC) Hearing, Wale questioned the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) on the government’s policy on SIBC and if there has been…
by Charley Piringi Pacific Island countries are ramping up calls for stronger international action on climate-induced loss and damage as negotiations enter a critical phase at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The High-Level Segment (HLS) of COP 30/CMP 20/CMA 7 is scheduled to commence tomorrow. National or group statements will be…
by Charley Piringi WWF-Pacific is calling for urgent reforms to global climate finance systems to ensure funding reaches Pacific Island countries and frontline communities facing intensifying climate and biodiversity threats. Speaking to Pacific journalists during a virtual briefing at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, WWF-Pacific Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager…
by Charley Piringi Pacific Island Ministers for Disaster Risk Management have reaffirmed their collective commitment to stronger political leadership, coordinated regional action, and inclusive, community-driven resilience across the Blue Pacific Continent. Meeting in Koror, Palau, last week, the Ministers adopted the Koror Declaration, a renewed pledge to strengthen disaster preparedness…
by Georgina Maka’a Alan McNeil has vowed to defend his reputation, dismissing the land fraud claims the Ministry of Public Service used as the basis for his dramatic suspension yesterday. Speaking exclusively to In-Depth Solomons, the suspended Commissioner of Lands described the allegations as baseless and said he was confident he…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is losing out on the mining sector. Speaking during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing, Wale said Solomon Islands is losing out because we are totally dependent on the miners. “It is a total disappointment that we do not have the capacity…
by Ednal Palmer Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Governor Dr. Luke Forau has raised concerns about the country’s emerging mining sector, warning that many operators entering the industry are former logging companies with limited financial capacity and a track record that offers little reassurance. Speaking before the Public Accounts…
by Ednal Palmer The Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), Dr. Luke Forau, has cautioned that the country is unlikely to graduate from its Least Developed Country (LDC) status as scheduled, citing weak development progress and ongoing economic challenges. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in…
𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘳 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has begun its inquiry into the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025, and national budget estimates, kicking off a series of hearings aimed at ensuring fiscal responsibility and government transparency. In his opening remarks, the Committee chairman and Member of Parliament for Central Honiara…
