Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale, has thrown his full support behind the establishment of Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to increase women’s representation in provincial governments. Wale made his position clear during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political Participation Forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday. The forum was held under…
Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cathy Nori, has called on women to support female candidates in Parliament, saying women’s votes are often influenced by their partners during elections. Minister Nori made the remarks following research findings showing that some women are discouraged by their partners from voting for women candidates. Mrs Nori, who…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is urging communities across the country to remain informed about the Nipah virus, which has infected two people in India. The MHMS is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory readiness, and rapid response systems through the Public Health Emergency and…
Two officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Response Department, are among 22 police personnel from across the Pacific participating in the third cohort of the Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) at the Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane, Australia. They officers are Police Constables Patterson Podoloka and Faux Kalae. PPSG 01/2026 brings together officers…
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) office, under the leadership of Honourable Dr. Paul Bosawai, MP, reaffirmed its dedication to education development, emphasizing that this remains one of the top priorities for the constituency. Hon. Dr. Bosawai made this statement during the official handover of much-needed hardware and building materials for 15 schools in the constituency…
Police have called off the search and rescue operation after the body was found at Henderson seaside on Wednesday evening – 28 January 2026. Police received the report of the dead body, and visited the scene to transport the dead body to the morgue. Family members were later called in and identified the body as…
Brisbane, Australia – Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders convened their first in-person meeting of 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, reaffirming their shared commitment to Forum unity, regional solidarity, and collective leadership at a time of heightened global uncertainty. The meeting was attended by the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of…
OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Wale has encouraged women intending to contest the next National General Elections to join political parties, citing the high cost of participating in elections in Solomon Islands. He said the increasing cost is largely due to the country’s scattered geography and difficult terrain. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political…
The Garavu tribe in Central Guadalcanal has presented six chupu to Paramount Chief Walton Naezon during a reconciliation ceremony held at Obo Obo village on Tuesday. The reconciliation follows an incident last Wednesday, 21 January, when Chief Naezon’s vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has expressed concern over the lack of respect and disturbances through shouting and the playing of loud music through boom boxes (portable speakers) during the weekend. In a statement, Police has issued an appeal to all communities in and around Honiara to respect one another and maintain peace within their neighbourhoods on…