Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Saturday received a farewell courtesy call from the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy. The meeting marked the conclusion of Ambassador Supandy’s diplomatic tenure, following the presentation of his credentials in August 2019, and provided an opportunity to reflect on the strong and…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Saturday 31st January 2026 received Provincial Premiers and their representatives in Honiara to follow up on their submission regarding the Provincial Government Act 1997. During the meeting, the Prime Minister acknowledged the sentiments raised by the provincial leaders and recognised the commitment shown by premiers and their representatives in travelling to…
The case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to Monday 2nd February following an update on his medical condition. Counsel Peter Sipolo of JS Ward & Associate informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Friday that Manetoali was discharged from hospital last week, but is required to return weekly for medical reviews. Deputy Chief…
Applications for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for 2027 are now available. The Australian Government through its tax payers have been supporting Solomon Islanders with scholarships over the past years. For 2026 a total of 36 Solomon Islanders have been awarded the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships after successful applying in 2025. Among them, 16 women- breaking…
Government through the Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has announced a series of national targets aimed at revitalising the poultry industry in the Solomon Islands over the next three years. Part of the target is to reduce retail prices of eggs and chicken by the end of this year or early next year. The current price per packet of egg is…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade on Friday received a farewell courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy as he concludes his diplomatic tenure. During the meeting the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka expressed appreciation for Ambassador Supandy’s…
Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale, has thrown his full support behind the establishment of Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to increase women’s representation in provincial governments. Wale made his position clear during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political Participation Forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday. The forum was held under…
Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cathy Nori, has called on women to support female candidates in Parliament, saying women’s votes are often influenced by their partners during elections. Minister Nori made the remarks following research findings showing that some women are discouraged by their partners from voting for women candidates. Mrs Nori, who…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is urging communities across the country to remain informed about the Nipah virus, which has infected two people in India. The MHMS is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory readiness, and rapid response systems through the Public Health Emergency and…
Two officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Response Department, are among 22 police personnel from across the Pacific participating in the third cohort of the Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) at the Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane, Australia. They officers are Police Constables Patterson Podoloka and Faux Kalae. PPSG 01/2026 brings together officers…