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Taiwan says it rejects Papua New Guinea’s decision to shut down its representative office in Port Moresby, as China welcomed the move. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes the self-governed democratic island’s participation in international organisations and exchanges with other countries. Like many countries, PNG has…
The GREAT Coalition Government has begun implementing one of its key governance reforms aimed at making the Judiciary financially independent by giving it direct control over its own budget. The move, outlined in the Government’s recently released policy statement, seeks to strengthen the independence of the courts by ensuring the…
In-depth Solomon investigates the history of Constituency Development Funds, examining how the scheme was mismanaged from its inception and how recent reforms are reshaping its future. by Ednal Palmer It was originally termed the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF), but was later changed to and now widely known as the…
Solomon Islands joined the rest of the world to condemn the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry in luring the youth towards tobacco and nicotine addiction. Held to commemorate World No Tobacco Day, the event was graced by Health minister Morris Toiraena, who issued a stern warning to the tobacco…
Attorney-General Gabriel Suri has rejected allegations by Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare that he acted under political influence in the case involving former Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) Director-General applicant Solomon Kalu. In a statement, Suri said the Opposition’s claims were based on speculation and unverified reports, adding that…
Police say they have yet to make any arrests over a series of violent incidents in the Belaha area of Central Guadalcanal despite reports of criminal attacks in recent days. Villagers have reported an increase in home invasions and assaults, including the burning of a dump truck, purportedly by outsiders…
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape will arrive in Honiara tomorrow for an official visit that underscores the close and enduring ties between the two Melanesian neighbors. Marape is travelling to Solomon Islands to attend the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s “Solomon Islands for Christ” program, one of the country’s largest…
For a group of village farmers in the highlands of East Central Guadalcanal, their remoteness coupled with bad road conditions means accessing Honiara’s main markets with their produces is always a challenge. And when they do reach the capital, farmers, including women and children, are often faced with the harsh…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) this week signed new agreements with 83 private companies under the Solomon Islands Government’s Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA), paving the way for the rollout of the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) program. Of the successful suppliers, 39 are indigenous-owned companies and 44 are foreign-owned,…
Nearly 100 Crime Prevention Committee members have completed specialised police training aimed at strengthening community safety following a suspected arson attack at Bloody Ridge National Park, east of Honiara. The training, jointly delivered by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT), equipped committee…
