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by Georgina Maka’a The Government has suspended the Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil, In-Depth Solomons has learned. The decision was conveyed to McNeil today in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Luke Cheka. In-Depth Solomons has seen a copy of the letter. Cheka…
by Ronald Toito’ona A century-long journey of struggle for land rights and equitable participation in resource development reached a triumphant climax this week when Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially handed over the Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL) 20 percent share certificate to the five tribes of Kolobangara Island. On Tuesday…
by Charley Piringi COP30 CCMP Reporting Fellow Solomon Islands has renewed its call for global partners to fully support and capitalize the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), a landmark Pacific-led, owned, and managed funding mechanism to strengthen regional resilience to climate change and disasters. Delivering remarks in Belem, Brazil this morning,…
by Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Government is expected to bring before the next parliament sitting a $5.6 billion budget for the 2026 financial year. This was an increase of more than $1.4 billion from the $4.2 billion budget the Manele Government tabled for the 2024-2025 financial year. Parliament is…
by Charley Piringi COP30 CCMP Reporting Fellow As the COP30 Climate Summit opens this week in Belém, Brazil, the Pacific Islands have once again seized the global stage, not as bystanders, but as moral leaders demanding that the world act urgently on climate change. For the nations scattered across the…
By Georgina Makaa Remembering the fallen soldiers during the battle in the Pacific highlighted the remembranceDay service held in Honiara by the British High Commission Office. Remembrance Day is held each year on November 11 to remember those who have given their lives in service, as well as to reflect…
Farmers in East Makira Constituency have received a boost to their agricultural activities. This was following the handover of farming equipment and tools from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), facilitated through the support of east Makira MP Franklyn Derek Wasi. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele travelled to the commercial town in Noro to hand over the new station to the province. Australia, through the .Australia–Solomon Islands Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), funded the project. A local contractor was engaged to build the facility.. Manele said strong…
by Charley PiringiIn Koror, Palau The Director of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Jonathan Tafiariki, has urged Solomon Islanders to take extra precautions as the country enters another cyclone season. Mr. Tafiariki reminded the public to stay alert and follow official early warning systems issued through the national broadcaster…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie, has congratulated the Woodford International School Robotics Team for achieving an outstanding 4th place finish out of 190 countries at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge held in Panama City. Dr. Rodie joined teachers, parents,…
