Nationwide liquor ban lifted

The nationwide liquor ban for Solomon Islands enforced by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) was lifted today, 3rd of May, 2024. The RSIPF Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) and the Overall Commander for the election of Prime Minister (PM) Mr. Ian Vaevaso said the liquor ban has now been lifted but…

Prime Minister Manele acknowledge congratulatory message from Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the heart-warming congratulatory message from the government and people of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea as presented this afternoon by the visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Honourable John Rosso. The Deputy Prime Minister arrived in Honiara purposely to convey a congratulatory message from…

New PM wishes Wale well in check-and-balance role

THE country’s newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has wished his unsuccessful rival in the Prime Minister’s post race, Matthew Wale well in carrying out his check-and-balance role. Prime Minister Manele conveyed his well-wishes to Wale in his inaugural speech after being declared the winner of yesterday’s prime ministerial election by the Governor General Sir…

Newly elected PM in Solomon Islands is likely to keep close China ties

Solomon Islands lawmakers elected former foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister Thursday in a development that suggests the South Pacific island nation will maintain close ties with China. Manele used his first speech as leader to promise to govern with integrity and to put his nation’s interests first. “I will discharge my duties diligently…

Solomon Airlines considers supporting Air Vanuatu

THE new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines, Sean Te’o, said they are considering a collaboration with Air Vanuatu to train Air Vanuatu’s cabin crew members to work on Solomon Airlines A320 aircraft. CEO Te’o confirmed this when asked about Solomon Airline’s assistance to Vanuatu, particularly with the Boeing temporarily grounded in Brisbane. Following…