The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu, says the national Government remains steadfast in its vision to transform the fisheries sector into a powerful engine of economic growth. Delivering his traditional Speech from the Throne at the opening of the 3rd Sitting of the 12th Parliament on Thursday (April 24), Sir David…
A TOTAL of 25 arrests were made over the Easter period with case of Common Nuisance making up most of the cases. It was also revealed that nuisance cases during the recent Easter celebrations in Honiara continues to increase compared to previous years. Thats according to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Commander…
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Western Province (WP) is being viewed as a massive economic asset that could be fully unlocked once statehood is granted to the province. Local leaders and Eminent Persons have reiterated that the vast marine resources within the EEZ remain underutilized under the current provincial structure. However, with statehood on…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty is set to be signed during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which will be hosted in Honiara from November 8–12, 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the announcement upon his return from the PIF TROIKA Meeting in Nadi, Fiji, recently. “The PRF Treaty is expected to be…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…
Gizo Hospital at the provincial capital of Western Province has recorded a steady rise in malaria cases over the past few weeks and months. Health officials at the hospital confirmed that most of the recent cases are Plasmodium vivax (PV), one of the two most common types of malaria parasites in the Solomon Islands. Speaking…
A MAN accused of taking part in the November 2021 riot in Honiara was discharged on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The discharge comes after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the charge of Taking Part in an Unlawful Assembly against Joe Lefoto’o. The application was made under section 190 (2) (b) (ii)…
THE stability and solidarity of the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has come under question mark. Critics say if GNUT is really stable, why the secret meeting between former Prime Minister, now Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Manasseh Sogavare and former Prime Minister and MP for Central Honiara, Hon Gordon Darcy…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its support for the ongoing Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA). The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele expressed the country’s support at the 2nd Troika meeting held in Nadi on 14 April 2025. The RRA aims to streamline the growing number of regional organizations and overlapping frameworks in the Pacific. It…