QUESTIONS are being asked as to whether or not Australia has abandoned its multi-million-dollar commitment to fund rehabilitation projects in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement (TPA) nearly 25 years ago. The agreement, which restored relative peace and calm to Solomon Islands was signed in Australia’s northern city of…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) travelled to Kohabuha, Marasa in the Wanderer Bay Ward of West Guadalcanal on Saturday to support the campaign of their candidate, Philip Manakako, in preparation for the upcoming by-election on June 4. The by-election follows the passing of the late Moses Garu. The delegation included two Members of…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Finance has announced that all teachers, police and public servants will start receiving their new re-levelled salaries and 3% COLA – Cost Of Living Adjustment starting this week. Teachers will be the first to recieve their new re-levelled payout during their pay-run this week. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Finance…
Recently there are baseless allegation that Chinese Embassy interferes in Solomon Islands’ internal affairs. The Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands in a statement issued on Monday said, that non-interference in other’s internal affairs is the basic principle of China’s foreign policy. “China will never interfere in Solomon Islands’ internal affairs, and also firmly oppose any…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has described the Government’s 100 day policy program as ‘sorrowful’ lacking new ideas or a strategic vision. Speaking in Parliament on Monday in his response to the Speech from the throne, Hon Wale said 99% of what was in the GNUT 100 day programme merely were inherited from DCGA. The…
The Solomon Islands United Party (UP) wishes to clarify its current parliamentary position following the recent shakeup of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in the wake of recent political maneuverings. The United Party was not invited by GNUT to be part of the new look governing coalition. As such, the two remaining…
POLICE are now conducting investigation two drowning incidents in Pongoe, North Choiseul on 1 May 2025. The first involved a four-year-old deceased who was under the care of his granny while her mother went out. The second incident also involved a four-year-old girl. She was last seen on the beach in front of the village…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has refcently called on the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to refrain from interfering in the political affairs of the Solomon Islands. This statement follows a reported request by the PRC Embassy for a meeting with the Minister for Rural Development, Hon. Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, regarding his political…
An advanced air navigation system aimed at improving aviation safety in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces arrived at Honiara on April 23, 2025. The equipment will soon be transported to the sites in the provinces for installation. This upgrade, part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is supported by the World Bank…
THE coalition Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and the Opposition grouping – the two powerhouses of on-going political upheaval in recent weeks – have begun consolidating. This is a precaution as the hidden meaning of the withdrawal of the motion of no confidence began to sink in. The Kadere Party and GNUT were…