The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Are’Are and Chairman of the Bills and Legislative Committee, Hon. John Maneniaru, has expressed concern over the continued delay in progressing the long-anticipated Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill. Hon. Maneniaru noted that the VAT Bill, which was initially expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2023, has already…
The Government has been called to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of all Permanent Secretaries (PS) to ensure that ministries are delivering on their mandates. The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale made the statement in light of the recent removal of the former Chief of Staff and ongoing ministerial reshuffles, stating that similar scrutiny…
Government through the Ministry of Health has been encouraged to adopt proactive leadership in advancing the long-overdue development of a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal Province. Speaking in Parliament, the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has raised the question of whether the Government has any plans to build a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal. While acknowledging the response…
Government Ministers have been urged to take their work seriously and come prepared to Parliament. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the statement following observations that a number of Ministers were unable to answer questions directed to them in the current sitting. While acknowledging that some ministers are new to their portfolios, Hon. Wale said this…
Parliament will go on a three weeks break as of Monday 14th July to Monday 4th August 2025. This is to allow the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to conduct its enquiry and prepare a report on the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, which is now before the Speaker’s Office. In addressing Parliament, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday 9th July launched the official theme and logo for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), during a special ceremony at the Trade Fair Grounds, SINU Village. Scheduled for 8 to 12 September 2025, the Forum Leaders Meeting marks a proud and significant moment for Solomon Islands…
Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border. This support is being delivered under Australia’s SBD$11.5million capability uplift program being delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the United Nations Office on…
With his world-class Australian tertiary degree in law and a deep commitment to national development, Australia Awards alumnus George Junior Toaki is working to create a stronger and more accountable Solomon Islands. Mr Toaki, a 2024 Australia Awards scholar from the Reef Islands in Solomon Islands, recently completed a Master of Laws at the University…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has expressed heartfelt thanks to all public servants, private sector, bilateral and multilateral partners, and churches for their enduring support and contributions to national development. “The political government does not implement policies; it is the public service that brings them to life,” the Prime Minister said. “You are the tip of…
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), are conducting a series of workshops across four provinces in the country.The first was done in Tulagi, Central Province, with the latest done at Ghaseali, Isabel Province.…