Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP’s growing influence on the global and regional stage is reflected on the surge in courtesy visits received since assuming office as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. This upward trend reflects the Prime Minister’s successful implementation of the country’s foreign policy, underscoring commitment to fostering positive relationships with all nations,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Thursday paid tribute to his former Deputy Bradley Tovosia, acknowledging his immense contribution to the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Hon. Tovosia tendered his resignation as Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification on MOnday. Handing over a traditional Chupu as a…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has broken the silence over the looming no confidence motion to be moved against his Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) coalition next Tuesday. His Office issued an advisory to the media fraternity on Thursday afternoon, announcing the event scheduled for Friday 2nd May, exactly one year after he resume…
LIKELY LINE UP FOR NEW COALITION FORMER Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly accepted his nomination as the Opposition bloc’s candidate for the post of Prime minister when Parliament votes in a new Prime Minister next Tuesday. Disgruntled MPs resigned enmasse earlier this week in preparation for a motion of no confidence in the…
In light of the ongoing political situation within our country, the Lord Mayor of Honiara City Council, Cr. Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has urged all residents and visitors to remain calm, maintain peace, and continue their daily activities without disruption. “Our beautiful city has always been a beacon of resilience and unity, and it is during…
As the countdown towards next Tuesday’s motion of no confidence gets underway, citizens of this country have been reminded to remain calm and respect the democratic process. The appeal came from the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Opposition Leader Matthew Wale. In parliament on Tuesday before a special adjournment was approved, both leaders called on…
Former Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare, has dismissed claims he resigned to contest the Prime Minister’s (PM) seat. Sogavare is among five ministers from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and five backbenchers who resigned on Monday. The ministers who resigned include: Manasseh Maelanga – Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Rollen…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is conducting a three-day Conservation Partnership Workshop in Buala, Isabel this week. The workshop bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance conservation initiatives throughout the province. The workshop aims to create a collaborative conservation model that promotes long-term environmental sustainability, bolsters local governance, and improves community livelihoods. Dr. Pete…
Fujian Province in China pledges to offer more scholarships to young people from Western Province. This following a commitment made during a one-day meeting between Fujian officials and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in Gizo on Tuesday. Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress said, education is…
THE Western Provincial (EP) Executive Government welcomes the lifting of the Bech-de-mer ban following the announcement by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) last week. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena confirmed this to Solomon Star in an interview early this week. He said rural villagers can now dive for and sell Bech-de-mer…