Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has voluntarily tendered his resignation from both positions, effective on Monday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet announced this afternoon, Monday 28th April. The decision follows a meeting of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) coalition…
Another Motion of No confidence is likely to be filed against Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele in connection to his leadership and he handles things over the past months. This came after the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara has put the Speaker of National Parliament on notice for a motion of no confidence,…
Western Province views the transition towards ‘Statehood’ as an evolving and gradual process. Thats according to the Premier of Western Province (WP) Billy Veo when his delegation met with Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week. Premier Veo made the assurance during a courtesy call to Prime Minister Manele at the Office of the Prime…
Clinics across several provincial regions in Western Province are grappling with a critical shortage of malaria drugs. This has raised concerns among health officials and local communities about the potential resurgence of the deadly disease. Reports from health workers and concern residents in Western Province indicate that essential antimalarial medications have been running low for…
Parliament was adjourned by the Speaker of National Parliament on Monday morning due to lack of quorum. A statement from the National Parliament Media Unit said, “This morning (Monday) in Parliament, the Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale raised the question of quorum.” According to Standing Order 12, pursuant to Section 67 of…
A 25 year-old man accused of cutting a 49- year-old man’s head with a knife over an alcohol dispute, will be summon to appear in court on May 8. Steven Sikua is facing one count of Unlawful Wounding. His mater was mentioned in court yesterday, where he was supposed to enter his plea. However, Sikua…
REMOVING Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Bradley Tovosia from the top political leadership is the only way the Coalition Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will remain in office, according to an assessment by pundits. “Unless he is removed, it’s the end of GNUT,” one told Solomon Star Sunday. The term pundit dates back to…
The Policy Unit of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet reaffirmed the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) official position regarding the proposed Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Mr. McFaddean Aoraunisaka, Chief of Staff and Head of Policy, said that while the GNUT sees the economic potential of a well-managed Citizenship by…
A high level delegation from China’s Fujian Province arrive in Honiara on Sunday, marking a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the province and the Western Provincial Government (WPG). This visit is being facilitated through the Chinese Embassy in Honiara and the Western Provincial Government executive. Western Province has a sister relationship with the…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) on Friday, 25 April 2025 reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhanced collaboration during a high-level meeting between the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, and WVSI Leadership Team at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The visit served as an opportunity for WVSI…