Suspect Arrested For Alleged Murder

Henderson police have arrested a 33-year-old male person for an alleged murder incident at the Motor Pool in the Henderson area recently. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Guadalcanal Province, Superintendent Eddwin Sevoa said, “It was alleged that the suspect punched a 24-year-old male victim, later deceased, several times in his face and kicked him in…

Ministers Sworn-In

Two Government Ministers who have been reshuffled and a new minister have been sworn-in at the Government House on Tuesday morning. The ceremony was officiated by the Governor General His Excellency David Tipa Kapu. Stephen Kumi is now the new Minister for Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace, and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) replacing John Tuhaika Jnr,…

MEHRD Launches Historic National TVET Policy

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launched the long-awaited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy on Friday, February 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone aimed at transforming the education sector through technical and vocational skills to increase national productivity. The new policy is a unifying framework for all TVET…

SIG Must Be Held Accountable for a Climate-Financed Balanced 2027 Budget

By: Martin B. Housanau  Ebey – Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.  As Solomon Islands moves toward the 2027 National Budget, responsibility for continued budget deficits and weak climate finance outcomes can no longer be diffused across government.  It is critical for the Government to seriously consider moving away from budget deficits, and adopting a balanced budget aligned…