Navigating waters of change: Solomon Islands’ LDC graduation
The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant transition as it graduates from least developed country (LDC) status in 2027. To ensure a seamless transition, the nation adopted a Smooth Transition Strategy in April
Solomon Islands PM Manele suggests reforms to processes on moving motions of no confidence
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has proposed reforms to the process of moving motions of no confidence in
No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda
The motion of no confidence (MONC) against the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, which had previously been scheduled for tabling and debate, does not appear on today’s parliamentary order
Solomon Islands PM Manele appeals for calm and reassures nation amid political instability
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens of Solomon Islands—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the
GNUT reaffirms sovereignty over citizenship: “Solomon Islands is Not for Sale”
The Solomon Islands Government has reiterated its firm stance against the commercialization of citizenship, reaffirming that the country is “not for sale.” This statement follows the circulation of unauthorized
Research highlights systemic problems with Solomon Islands elections
New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.
33 percent of Solomon Islands population have no access to basic drinking water, amongst lowest in world
A new report on access to water in Solomon Islands shows steadily declining numbers since 2000s with 33 percent of the current population having no access to basic drinking water and 65 percent being deprived of basic
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for halt of proposed mining on San Jorge
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Minister of Mines & Energy to halt the proposed granting of a mining license to Far East Resources Company Ltd for nickel mining on San Jorge.
Former Solomon Islands PM Sir Francis Hilly dies
Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly passed away last night at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. Tavuli News reports that his daughter confirmed his passing in a social media post. His
Solomon Islands, Tuvalu discuss international shipping registry
Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga, held a dialogue last week at the margins of the Honiara Ocean Summit with Tuvalu’s Minister for Natural Resources Development, Sa’aga