GNUT Begins Preparations for 50th Solomon Islands Independence

The Government for National Unity and Transformation prioritizes planning for Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028, focusing on unity and national pride. THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has placed high priority on preparations for the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the statement while updating the media on issues of national…

Middle East Tension Under Watch

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is closely monitoring the escalating tensions in the Middle East with grave concern. The conflict intensified following reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Iranian cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed along with other high-ranking officials after airstrikes allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. In retaliation, Iran has reportedly launched attacks targeting…

PM denies leaked Cabinet reshuffle list

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has denied reports of an alleged new Cabinet line-up that circulated in the media last week. The reported list claimed that a new internal Cabinet arrangement had been quietly decided without any official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the circulated list, Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Guadalcanal Peter Shanel Agovaka was named as…

Opening the way for more transparency in the Extractives Sector 

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and British High Commission, in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands, convened a high-level consultation workshop on implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).  The workshop was held on 5 March in Honiara. Over 30 participants attended the event which brought together representatives from Government, regulatory and oversight…

Mangrove Restoration Project In North Malaita

The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita.  The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States. North Shore Mangroves is a community-based environmental group established in 2017 at Kwene Village.  The group’s vision is to restore the…

RAPPP STRENGTHENS RSIPF FIRE, RESCUE ICT CAPACITY

The RSIPF Fire and Rescue Service has received new information and communications technology (ICT) equipment through a donation from the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), enhancing its ability to deliver modern, high-quality training and operational support. The equipment package includes a laptop computer, projector and colour laser printer, which will support training delivery,…

SINPF SOLCHO Project To Resume Soon

Following SINPF’s response to the media in the 2nd half of 2025, and in other SINPF outreach events regarding the SINPF SOLCHO commercial property investment, SINPF Management has advised that the Board’s resumption efforts has been progressing but albeit carefully. The SINPF Board has engaged Kramer Asia Pacific (KAPAC) to conduct an independent peer review…