Wale calls for proactive leadership on GP hospital

Government through the Ministry of Health has been encouraged to adopt proactive leadership in advancing the long-overdue development of a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal Province. Speaking in Parliament, the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has raised the question of whether the Government has any plans to build a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal. While acknowledging the response…

Ministers urged to attend parliament prepared

Government Ministers have been urged to take their work seriously and come prepared to Parliament. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the statement following observations that a number of Ministers were unable to answer questions directed to them in the current sitting. While acknowledging that some ministers are new to their portfolios, Hon. Wale said this…

Parl adjourned to allow PAC hearings

Parliament will go on a three weeks break as of Monday 14th July to Monday 4th August 2025. This is to allow the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to conduct its enquiry and prepare a report on the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, which is now before the Speaker’s Office. In addressing Parliament, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the…

Boost for Customs, border control by Australia

Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border. This support is being delivered under Australia’s SBD$11.5million capability uplift program being delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the United Nations Office on…

PM acknowledges support from servants, partners

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has expressed heartfelt thanks to all public servants, private sector, bilateral and multilateral partners, and churches for their enduring support and contributions to national development. “The political government does not implement policies; it is the public service that brings them to life,” the Prime Minister said. “You are the tip of…

Australia-backed infrastructure projects foster development

The official opening of the newly refurbished Gizo Police Station and upgraded Gizo Provincial Boat Facility on Tuesday marks a major milestone in strengthening security, creating jobs, and fostering development in the Western Province. The ceremony, held in Gizo Tuesday, brought together key dignitaries including the Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon.…

Suspected Rota virus affect Wagina

Young children and adults in Wagina, Choiseul Province are suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting in recent days in what is believed to be linked an outbreak of suspected Rota virus. The situation is a cause of concern for the community and health authorities. Reports have revealed the health centre is receiving increasing cases, mostly involving infants and children under five years old.…