DELAY IN 2028 NATIONAL GENERAL ELECTION LIKELY

GNUT may use ‘sunset clause’ to extend Parliament for 2028 elections By Eddie Osifelo Solomon Star, Honiara The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is likely to consider using a ‘Sunset Clause’ to extend the life of Parliament before its dissolution in 2028 to allow the National General Elections to be held later in the year. This comes as the country…

Solomon Islands Calls For ‘Diplomacy’ To End Middle East Conflict

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele states Solomon Islands position on the current conflict Honiara: The government of Solomon Islands hopes to see a cessation of conflict in the Middle East and for the war to end as soon as possible. The conflict has now entered its second week following bombing strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran’s…

British Envoy Visit Schools, Highlights Importance of Commonwealth

Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever says His Excellency Paul Turner The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9.  He highlighted that the Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever.    He delivered remarks to students…

Call to Step Up Monitoring at Border, Shortlands

Residents call on the Solomon Islands Government to strengthen border monitoring between Shortland Islands and Bougainville amid security concerns. By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of border monitoring between the Far Western Shortland Islands and Bougainville in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with calls for the Government to strengthen security…

Opposition Office Plans School Visit Program

The dialogue with teachers and students will help the Opposition Office to better understand the challenges facing the country’s education system. The Office of the Leader of Opposition is set to commence an official school visit program aimed at engaging directly with students, teachers, and school administrators. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale and staff will be part of this outreach program.…