Parts of the Gwaigeo access road in Ward Two of Central Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita Province were washed away by a flooded river last week, disrupting transport services to surrounding communities. The damage has affected access to the APSD Training Centre, Gwaigeo School, the former Taiwanese Technical Mission TTM farm, and the entire Fiu community. Resident Levite Maesimae…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the former government’s “No Jab, No Job” policy was officially revoked on 31 December 2023. PM Manele made the confirmation during his first press conference on Monday, following reports that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) relied on the policy to disapprove the appointment of Solomon Kalu…
Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including from Solomon Islands, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the three days, law ministers will discuss how strong legal safeguards protect everyday life, from people’s…
Following last week’s heavy downpours that affected Honiara’s key road networks, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) has finalized an action plan to carry out urgent repairs and restoration works starting this week and continuing onward. The following road networks have been identified for immediate intervention to ensure ease…
Community members of Burns Creek in East Honiara have commenced the effort to rehabilitate their road as of today, Monday 2nd February. This came after the Church and Community leaders have decided to do something on their own after months of unanswered requests from authorities over the poor condition of their main access road. On Sunday 1st February Church leaders of Burns Creek…
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Government to urgently address the deteriorating roads and transport infrastructure in the country. Reports of damages to critical infrastructures in Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces as a result of the ongoing bad weather is putting lives at risk. Hon Wale has received reports of damage to…
A total of 585 police recruitment candidates have successfully passed the interview stage of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Recruitment Campaign 2025/2026 and will now proceed to the Entry Physical Fitness Test, marking the fourth and final stage of the recruitment process. The RSIPF announced that the fitness test will commence this Saturday…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Saturday received a farewell courtesy call from the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy. The meeting marked the conclusion of Ambassador Supandy’s diplomatic tenure, following the presentation of his credentials in August 2019, and provided an opportunity to reflect on the strong and…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Saturday 31st January 2026 received Provincial Premiers and their representatives in Honiara to follow up on their submission regarding the Provincial Government Act 1997. During the meeting, the Prime Minister acknowledged the sentiments raised by the provincial leaders and recognised the commitment shown by premiers and their representatives in travelling to…
The case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to Monday 2nd February following an update on his medical condition. Counsel Peter Sipolo of JS Ward & Associate informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Friday that Manetoali was discharged from hospital last week, but is required to return weekly for medical reviews. Deputy Chief…