SHAKE-UP

A major shake-up is underway at both the political as well as the top echelon of the public service – a move which appears to be linked directly to the recent political upheaval in failed attempts to dethrone the ruling GNUT coalition. At the political level, the leadership of the Independent Group in Parliament has…

1,445 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) will offer a total of 1,445 new scholarships for Solomon Islanders in 2026. This was announced by Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana at the official launch of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESP) 2026 in Honiara, Wednesday.…

Applications for 2026 scholarships open soon

APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESAP) 2026. The application window will run from July 14 to…

Old Auki wharf poses safety risk

MEMBERS of the public in Auki, Malaita Province are being warned to stay away from the deteriorating old Auki wharf, which has become a serious safety hazard. The structure, which has long been neglected is in a severe state of disrepair. Steel rods are now exposed from its surface, creating a dangerous environment for anyone…

PM Manele defends international engagements

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his recent international engagements, during which he participated in three major forums from 4 to 25 June 2025. These included the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France; the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna, Austria; and the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Meeting in Suva, Fiji. In…

Accused to confirm lawyer

A 22 year-old man accused of damaging the rear- view mirror of a parked vehicle at Naha Heights, East Honiara last October will confirm his legal representation on July 10. Rocky Hausi faces one count of malicious injuries. He appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court yesterday on police bail and the court has imposed bail…

NO RESHUFFLE

PRIME MINISTER Jeremiah Manele has reportedly agreed to shelve a proposed reshuffle of Cabinet ministers following a meeting with Minister Lency Jamie Vokia in Honiara on Tuesday. Hon Vokia MP – the Kadere Party Parliamentary Wing Leader and Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration – was falsely accused of taking an unauthorised trip to…

Suidani, Talifilu’s trial set

THE trial of Malaita Provincial Assembly Member for West Baegu-Fataleka Ward and former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and his political adviser Celsius Talifilu will proceed on Thursday. Initially, the trial was scheduled to take place this week in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court but was delayed due to their lawyer’s conflicting High Court trial. However, it…