PM Manele applies diplomatic skills to defuse instability threat over DPM post, announces first two political appointments, while DPM Tovosia downplays weekend report that he faces official corruption charges PRIME MINISTER Jeremiah Manele has reportedly defused an internal row which could have torn apart his newly-formed government of National Unity and Transformation Coalition (GNUT) only…
CHINESE Premier Li Qiang has described China and Solomon Islands as comprehensive strategic partners based on mutual respect and a common development agenda for a new era. Premier Li uttered this when congratulating the MP for Kia-Hograno-Havulei following his election as Prime Minister on May 2. He said since the establishment of diplomatic relations almost…
NEWLY elected Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele vows to maintain the country’s foreign policy to work with all traditional partners and friends. This declaration comes in response to assertions from international media portraying Manele as pro-China due to his victory in the Prime Ministerial vote by a margin of 31-18. BBC reports that Manele is poised…
Two candidates are set to compete for the premier’s post of Malaita Province next Tuesday. They are re-elected Member of the Provincial Assembly for Ward 11, Elijah Asilaua, and first-time member for Ward 29, Philip Kwato’o. Both have expressed confidence ahead of the election and are prepared to lead the populous province if successful. Asilaua…
MERCI Siwainao Clinic and Birthing Centre, located at Nine One in Henderson, East of Honiara, has achieved significant milestones since its inception on May 9, 2023. The clinic proudly boasts the delivery of 12 babies within its new labor ward, complemented by the presence of a post-natal ward and a convenient walkway connecting the two.…
SOLOMON Islands new deputy Prime Minister is Honourable Bradley Billy Smoky Rodo Tovosia who is also the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification. Deputy Prime Minister Tovosia, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Shanel Agovaka and Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey Polycarp Paea were sworn-in by the Governor General His Excellency Sir David…
THE United States (US) Ambassador to Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu has congratulated newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on his election victory. In a statement last week soon after his election to the top political leadership job, Ann Marie Yastishock sent her congratulations message to the Kia-Hograno-Havulei Member of Parliament. In…
NEWLY elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands Constituency says once he settles into office, he will pursue a number of development projects desired by his constituents. Isikeli Vave made the assurance in a statement he issued to his constituents last week after being elected into Parliament. He ousted his uncle Christopher Laore in…
Nine (9) more ministers have been sworn-in today formalizing their appointments to their respective Ministerial Portfolios, almost completing the lineup of cabinet ministers this week. The eleven Ministers includes: Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare – Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury Hon. Manasseh Maelanga – Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Hon. Harry…
Eleven (11) Members of the Parliament (MPs) in the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) were sworn in as ministers of the crown on Saturday, 4th May 2024. The 11 ministers are part of the 23 portfolios to be filled by MPs of the GNUT, another 12 ministers are to be sworn in in…