News – National

New school truck for Gwaidingale CHS

TAX-PAYERS through the West Kwaio Constituency Office has enabled Gwaidingale Community High School (CHS) to take ownership of a new three-ton pick up truck. Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi officially handed over the school truck on Tuesday at a brief ceremony in Honiara. In his brief remarks, MP Tei’ifi expressed his appreciation to the GNUT Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) for funding…

Veo vows to end Gizo’s water woes

Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has reaffirmed his government’s determination to resolve Gizo’s long-standing water crisis, assuring the Western Provincial Assembly that concrete actions are being taken to secure a lasting solution. In his address to the Assembly on Monday, Premier Veo admitted that progress has been slower than anticipated due to bureaucratic delays,…

PM ready to face motion 

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says he is prepared to face any upcoming motion of no confidence against his leadership. This follows reports that a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) are claiming the numbers to move a third motion against him when Parliament resumes on 15th October. According to reports, the proposed motion is centred on the sufferance…

Nationwide UXO consultations launched

The National UXO Division of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services, supported by the National UXO Inter-Agency Legislative Committee, has officially begun nationwide consultations on the UXO Consultation Paper. This initiative seeks to gather public and stakeholder input towards the development of a National UXO Bill to govern unexploded ordnance (UXO) operations…

WPG vows to fix Gizo roads amidst criticism

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has pledged to take swift action on road maintenance and major infrastructure improvements in Gizo, following growing public outcry over the deteriorating state of roads in the provincial capital. Premier Billy Veo made the assurance during his address to the Western Provincial Assembly meeting in Gizo on Monday, acknowledging the…

Gula Valley Community congratulated for new development 

Honiara City Councillor (HCC) for Panatina Ward 12, Cr. Lydia Yeo has congratulated the Gula Valley Community in East Honiara for successfully working together to officially open their newly completed road access, drainage, and two boreholes for water supply. Speaking at the opening ceremony recently, Cr. Yeo commended the community’s unity and determination in making the project a…

RSIPF commended for successful PIF security operation 

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and security partners have been hailed for their exemplary efforts in securing a safe and peaceful environment during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum, which took place from September 8 to 12, 2025.  Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele personally visited Rove Headquarters to thank the officers. He also…

Western Provincial Assembly underway in Gizo

The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) has convened its latest session at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo on Monday 6th October. In his opening address Premier Billy Veo announced major financial progress and reaffirming the province’s firm stance against the draft Provincial Government Act (PGA) Bill 2025. The WPA meeting is held at the Chahcha conference room in Gizo. In his remarks, Premier Veo…

Teachers urged to work collaboratively to benefit students

The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, was the Chief Guest at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held in Honiara on Friday, 3 October 2025. The event was attended by teachers from schools in and around Honiara and Guadalcanal Province, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education, and officers…

Wale: Reshuffle a symptom of ‘weak leadership’

Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of ‘weak indecisive leadership’ controlled by outside interests.  In a span of three weeks, the sufferance wharves controversy has forced GNUT to reshuffle the Finance portfolio three times. Former finance minister Hon Harry Kuma was reshuffled with Hon Trevor Manemahaga and just recently replaced…