Informed citizens make informed decisions. A strong Right to Information (RTI) system is crucial for uncovering and preventing abuses of power and for strengthening the fight against corruption. Access to information is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which grants individuals the right to seek, receive,…
The Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Bradley Tovosia, last week received a courtesy call from the non- resident Ambassador of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Andriana Supandy, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Ambassador Supandy conveyed the congratulations of the President of Indonesia to the Government and people of Solomon Islands for…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, last week joined Commonwealth counterparts at the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting was chaired by Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo, and brought together Foreign Ministers from across the 56-member family of…
WESTERN Province Deputy Premier, Hon. Brian Lotikena, has underscored the importance of strategic planning and timely interventions in strengthening the country’s health outcomes. Hon. Lotikena made the remarks during the closing program of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo on Friday. He said the conference has provided a platform for provincial leaders, health officials,…
Solomon Islands is set to make a significant impact at the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025, a premier international event focused on creating a sustainable future, when it celebrates its National Day on October 2 at the main Expo Village. A joint government delegation to be led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External…
New York, USA – Solo’mon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing the central role of young people in the country’s social, economic, and political development. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth, Hon. Wayne Ghemu, Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional…
A third Motion of No Confidence is expected to be tabled against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when Parliament resumes on Monday, 13th October 2025, driven by the controversial sufferance wharves saga and a deteriorating government financial situation. PM Manele has survived two previous motions—both initiated by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo on 16th December 2024 and 5th May, 2025—but both were withdrawn before…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says legislative gaps under the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) allowing foreigners arrested for Methylamphetamine to walk free is a ‘serious systematic flaw’ in our legal system. The Opposition Leader said serious concerns raised by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) should be immediately addressed and amendments should be brought to Parliament…
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Mr. Cornelius Walegerea, has officially presented his Credentials to His Highness the Deputy Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The presentation formally accredits His Excellency Walegerea as the non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and…
The U.S. Embassy in Honiara, through its Speakers Program, has supported a train-the-trainer “Stop the Bleed” initiative at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The training was led by U.S. physician Dr. Eileen Natuzzi, MD, as part of her long-standing philanthropic contributions to Solomon Islands’ medical community. Following the initial session, Dr. Rooney Jagilly, NRH’s Head of General Surgery, conducted a training for…