COMMENTARY: The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) appears to be in a state of desperation to regain its numerical strength, raising concerns over its stance on the One China Policy. This follows GNUT’s acceptance of North Malaita Member of Parliament and Umi For Change Party representative, Daniel Waneoroa, as Minister for Rural Development…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told a news conference in Honiara late Friday afternoon he would remain in office until such time Parliament thinks otherwise. The statement delivered was also intended to highlight the achievements and successes marking the one-year anniversary of the GNUT, as well as to address concerns about leadership amidst the current…
Central Kwara’ae Member of Parliament (MP) Ricky Fuo, and West Makira MP Derrick Manuari, were officially sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on Saturday morning during a ceremony held at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Fuo and Hon. Manuari joined the Government…
North Malaita MP Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, was officially sworn on Friday evening as the Minister for Rural Development at Government House in Honiara. The ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Waneoroa, a member of the Umi for Change (U4C) party—a grassroots movement advocating for rural empowerment and…
The new Pasifika Communities University (PCU) at its Inaugural Graduation on 1st May 2025 accorded to its two most prominent theologians the rare Honorary Doctorate degrees for outstanding and longstanding theological and community services to the Church in their countries, the Pasifika and globally. After over 14 months of transitional changes, the Pacific Theological College…
The recent defection of ten Members of Parliament (MPs), led by former Prime Minister and Party founder, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, to the opposition political group is very disappointing for the Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (OUR) Party. In a statement issued on Friday, 2nd May, it expresses deep disappointment over the move which is considered a…
The Solomon Islands Education Board (SIEB) successfully convened its inaugural meeting on 29th-30th April at the Mendana Hotel. Established under the new Education Act 2023, the SIEB is tasked with providing strategic advice to the Minister of Education, the Permanent Secretary, and the staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on…
More than 900 malaria cases have been recorded at the Gizo Hospital, Western Province since the start of the year up until early April. This was revealed by the Director of the Western Provincial Health and Medical Service (WPHMS) Dr. Boara Dickson early this week. He was speaking during the launch of the Western Province…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Ms. Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letter of Credence to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, during a formal ceremony on Wednesday (30th April 2025) at Government House. In welcoming the Ambassador, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu said he was honored…
A young man in his late 20s lost his life following a tragic logging accident at Tabriz in North Vella La Vella, Western Province. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Tomea Logging Camp, operated by SKT Chi Tai Logging Company. The victim, who was working at the site as part of the stevedoring crew…