Solomons GG calls for islanders to participate in democracy
SOLOMON Islands Governor-General, Sir David Kapu, has called on citizens to be active partners in development, not passive observers of government.
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Sogavare wants A-G to step down over bauxite probe
SOLOMON Islands Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare has urged Attorney General Gabriel Suri to stand as investigations begin into questionable bauxite
Wale, Marape to discuss Bougainville independence
BOUGAINVILLE’S independence could be on the agenda when Pacific leaders meet in Palau later this year.
Wale pushes Australia reset, highlights $SBD200m aid
MATHEW Wale says Solomon Islands will continue to work closely with Australia on infrastructure financing while also engaging other partners, including the United States, as it pursues development priorities.
Pacific family framing shapes security talks
TRUST and regional responsibility dominated discussion on security at the Canberra press conference, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale framing future
Canberra visit signals fresh start in Australia–Solomon Islands ties
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale used his first official visit to Canberra to signal a reset in relations with Australia, saying both countries were committed to rebuilding trust after recent strains.
Solomons Opposition wary of free education
A PROPOSED fee-free education for Solomon Islands students has raised concern among Opposition politicians who have advised a cautionary approach.
“People need to know their rights”: What Solomon Islands youth want from leaders
LESS corruption. More transparency. Development that reaches rural villages, not just urban centers. These are the demands of young Solomon Islanders in a governance survey, and unless political leaders start listening,
PM Wale on Australia visit
THE Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Mathew Wale, has arrived in Australia on his first official overseas visit since taking office.
Solomon Islands finance, insurance sectors decline
A NEW analysis has revealed that Financial Intermediation and Insurance Services were the only industries in Solomon Islands to record negative real GDP growth between 2023 and 2024.
Solomon Airlines chief tackles fuel costs, weak air deals
SOLOMON Airlines' new Chief Executive says the carrier has absorbed soaring fuel costs through gradual fare restructuring rather
Solomons orders PNG police out
PAPUA New Guinea police officers deployed to the Solomon Islands for cyclone relief efforts have been ordered to leave after using a weapon to threaten a civilian.
Wale is new Solomons PM
MATTHEW Wale has been elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister in a narrow 26–22 vote in Honiara this hour. The former Opposition
Three battle for Solomons PM post
SOLOMON Islands media organisations are reporting a three-way battle for the prime minister’s job after Jeremiah Manele was forced out through a vote of no confidence last week.
Manele voted out
SOLOMON ISLANDS Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been voted out following a Motion of No Confidence passed in Parliament yesterday.
Rain, wind affect Solomons
REMOTE Solomon Island communities have reported flooding, waver surges and strong wind as Tropical Cyclone Maila impacts parts of Western
Solomons PM calls for calm ahead of judicial review
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has promised to abide by a High Court decision on the future of his
Solomons in political flux as MPs change sides
LAST week, a mass resignation of Members of Parliament – including several ministers – threatened to sink Manele’s
Solomons braces for fuel, light price hike
SOLOMON Islanders have been warned to expect higher fuel and electricity costs as the US and Israel war against Iran enters its third
Manele supports Zimbabwe’s security council bid
SOLOMON Islands will support Zimbabwe’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met
Solomons advises against Middle East travel
SOLOMON Islanders have been advised against travelling to the Middle East after the United States and
Aqorau back as SINU boss
PROFESSOR Transform Aqorau has been reappointed Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University
Gizo hotel boosts Solomons tourism
SOLOMON tourism continues to increase its inventory – this time with a 16-bed hotel in
