The Honiara City Council (HCC), under the leadership of Lord Mayor Cr. Eddie K. Siapu has expressed its strongest condemnation of the recent tragic murder that resulted in the loss of an innocent life. “This act of violence has deeply saddened the community and underscores the urgent need for collective responsibility in maintaining peace and…
Five suspects have been arrested in relation to an alleged murder of a 24-year-old male person from Star Harbour, Makira/Ulawa province over the weekend. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) carried out the arrest. The murder incident occurred at Jacob’s Ladder in the Milestone area within the vicinity of Mamulele in east…
Government has been urged to withdraw and improve the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024, warning that its gaps pose serious risks to the country’s economy, governance systems, and national development. The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale issued the call when speaking in Parliament on Monday. He said the policy behind the Bill was…
The Solomon Islands will host its first-ever World Bee Day celebration on Tuesday, 20th May. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) supported Bee Project – Strengthening beekeeping industries for production and livelihood in Solomon Islands, and the…
By Martin Baddeley Housanau (an Economist by profession) The US-China trade war has had multifaceted and wide-ranging effects on the regional and international trade and investment dynamics, and the Solomon Islands—a small Pacific Island nation classified as an LDC or Least Developed Country — is no exception. While its direct exposure to the trade tensions…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, is actively progressing with a series of comprehensive tax reforms. This was confirmed by the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma (MP), during his speech last week in Parliament as part of the motion to thank the Governor General…
THREE government-owned vehicles at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita province were allegedly sold without going through the proper tendering process. This is raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the disposal of public assets. The vehicles involved include two Toyota Land Cruisers (G4013 and G4014) and an Isuzu 3-Ton Truck (G4215). According to information received…
Solomon Islands and the Republic of Armenia officially established diplomatic relations on Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 during a signing ceremony held in New York, United States of America. The Agreement was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Permanent…
CHINA’S autonomous region of Inner Mongolia is making scientific and technological breakthroughs in dairy and intelligent computing, injecting strong momentum into its economic development and industrial advancement, Inner Mongolia’s Director of Cyberspace Administration, Li Peiyan said. “Inner Mongolia is breaking through resource constraints through scientific and technological innovation, reshaping its industrial landscape through green development,…
Former Honiara City Council (HCC) Councillor Reginald Ngati has called on the Minister of Forestry and Research, Makario Tagini, to take firm action against corruption within the ministry. Ngati made the statement following the announcement by the newly appointed Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’arii, regarding the establishment of a Commission of…