The Solomon Islands’ stance on West Papua is rooted in dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told media before departing for Indonesia on Thursday. PM Manele, along with other Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders, was invited to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, and Vice President, Gibran…
The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is reviewing the State-Owned Enterprises (Amendment) Bill 2024 following strong reservations raised by stakeholders and various ministries. Several ministries, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and other stakeholders who appeared before the Bills and Legislation Committee expressed concerns about how the Bill was drafted. A key issue is the proposed…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has officially endorsed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, to lead the Solomon Islands delegation at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. The meeting is scheduled to take place from October 25–26. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Prime Minister…
The Solomon Islands lack sufficient data for effective ocean management, despite possessing a vast 1.5 million square kilometers of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka. Speaking during a reception celebrating the Solomon Islands’ unique biodiversity and the launch of Pristine Seas’ research expedition at Wate…
A total of 324 students have graduated in the Aligegeo Provincial Secondary school in Malaita province on Thursday. This is an increase enrolment of students after the Covid-19 compare to previous years. The breakdown of graduates include: This year’s graduation theme was “Partnership in Educational Challenges for Greater Achievements.” Reflecting on the theme, the Guest…
THE Malaita Province government allocates nearly 60% to 70% of its Provincial Capacity Development Funding (PCDF) to the education sector. Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni announced it during the graduation ceremony at Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School on Thursday. Mr. Sifoni explained that this funding primarily supports the construction of classrooms, assembly halls, and improvements…
Constituents of East Kwaio constituency (EKC) will now have easy access to vital government information and development assistance following the official opening of their new constituency office at Lunga, on Thursday. The inauguration of the new office space was graced by their Member of Parliament (MP) Stanley Festus Sofu, with the event attended by EKC…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Indonesia, His Excellency (H.E) Salana Kalu, received the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Saturday evening, 19th October 2024, after his (PM) safe arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Prime Minister was invited to Jakarta as a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to witness the inauguration of Indonesia’s new president,…
More than one hundred (100) stray dogs have been found dead as the much-anticipated mass dog culling exercise gets underway at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo over the weekend. The exercise was finally implemented by the Gizo Dog Task Force Committee after some delay in getting government’s approval to roll out the exercise and…
Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor Eddie Siapu has appealed to all residents and neighboring communities to remain calm following a recent alleged abduction incident. The mayor emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and urged citizens not to panic or spread fear, assuring local authorities actively responded to the situation. Mayor Siapu confirmed that HCC…