Two new ministers, GNUT Cabinet line-up set

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has officially completed its Cabinet appointments following the swearing-in of two Members of Parliament at Government House in Honiara on Wednesday. Hon. Bradley Tovosia, MP for East Guadalcanal, was sworn-in as Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, while Hon. John Tuhaika Jnr, MP for Rennell Bellona, took…

Condom out of stock at SIPPA

There is a shortage of condoms normally distributed for free by Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA). In a public statement issued online Jack Martin from SIPPA said, there has been a stock out of condoms across Solomon Islands since February this year. Because of that they have seen an increase Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).…

Atu to hear strike off application

ONE of the three accussed of masterminding the November 2021 riot in Honiara, Knoxley Atu will hear his application to strike off the sedition this Friday. The deferment allows the defendant Atu’s lawyer, Lawrence Kwana from Honiara Attorney, to personally appear and make the application. Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly did not allow a…

Two new buses for HCC clinics 

The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) officially handed over two new buses for the Honiara City Council (HCC) clinics on Friday.  The brief ceremony was held at the HCC head-office car park in Honiara.  The two buses are specially for Mataniko Pikinini Clinic and Mbokonavera Clinic to transport their health workers and sick patients.  Speaking at…

No confidence motion withdrawn

The motion of no confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has been withdrawn by the mover and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara Gordon Darcy Lilo after Parliament resumed at 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday 6th May. Speaker, Patteson Oti explained the motion was not listed in Tuesday’s order paper because it was…

Parliament suspends until 2pm

Speaker of National Parliament has suspended Parliament to 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday 6th May to allow time to address issues surrounding the non-appearance of no confidence motion in Tuesday’s order paper.After nearly two hours of waiting Speaker of National Parliament Patteson Oti appeared into the Chamber and told the Members of the Parliament (MP) that…

GNUT solid ahead of motion

Ahead of the scheduled Motion of No Confidence, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday 6 May 2025 the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its unity and readiness. Members of the GNUT coalition convened on Monday afternoon in a caucus meeting at Cabinet, chaired by the Caucus Chairman,…

Mindset, cyber-crime training held in Buala

A refresher training on mindset plus and cybercrime was recently conducted for Buala police in Isabel Province. The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and New Zealand Police (NZP) conducted the training. The refresher trainings focused on developing high-performing and capable teams, enhancing community engagement, and implementing crime…

PM congratulates Albanese on successful re-election 

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Anthony Albanese, on his successful re-election. In an official message sent to Canberra on Monday, Prime Minister Manele conveyed his sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Albanese for his resounding and landslide victory in Saturday’s federal election to…