An appeal lodged by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited against the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, over the cancellation of APID’s Mining License has been dismissed by the High Court. The Mining Lease was originally granted in September 2014 for a 25-year term under…
THE Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua has announced plans to visit regions across the province this year. Premier Asilaua made the announcement at the opening of the OFI tribal reconciliation event last week in Buma, West Kwaio. Mr Asilaua expressed his intention to tour various regions to engage with local communities and resource owners,…
The Prime MinisterJeremiah Manele has met officials from the China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH) in Honiara this week. Facilitated by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), the courtesy visit underscored shared commitments to addressing critical needs in rural communities across the Solomon Islands. The Prime Minister was also briefed on the services offered by…
Commissioner of Lands (COL) Alan McNeil has defended the publication of a list of land parcels in The Island Sun newspaper on Friday, 28 March and 3 April 2025, stating that it was in the best interests of both the government and the public. This follows a request from AS Willy Law Office—representing Levers Solomon…
Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, is preparing to host several significant regional and international events in the coming months—riding on the success of the 2023 Pacific Games. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, speaking to the media on Monday, said the successful hosting of the Games has elevated the Solomon Islands’ status as a capable and…
Minister Tovosia denies conflict of interest over mining company ties Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification—and Deputy Prime Minister—Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations of having close ties with mining companies operating in the country. This follows accusations from Opposition Leader, Matthew Wale, who claimed that Minister Tovosia is involved in a conflict of interest.…
The Cabinet has recently decided to review the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Priority Pipeline (SINIPP), following recommendations made during last year’s Economic Summit. The summit had urged the government to address the existing infrastructure gap to facilitate economic activities and improve service delivery. Multilateral banks have also echoed this need, emphasizing the importance of increased…
Western Province Premier has welcomed the recent High Court ruling in favor of the Commissioner of Lands regarding the disputed Pari land in Noro, Western Province. In an interview with Solomon Star last week, Premier Billy Veo reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working closely with the Commissioner of Lands to ensure proper planning and…
ONE of the brothers accused of stealing properties worth over $42,000 and $334,000 in cash in a building at Fangs area, Tandai in West Honiara will face a voir dire hearing (trial within a trial) in Magistrate court this week. Joe Malau, 30 and his elder brother Mathew Malau, 33 are jointly charged with one…
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program is currently on hold following a review of all U.S. foreign aid programs initiated during the Trump administration. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexson Ramofafia, told the media on Monday that the Solomon Islands Government is awaiting the outcome of the review, expected within…