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motions—both initiated by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo on 16th December 2024 and 5th May, 2025—but both were withdrawn before…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…
Graduates of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus Alumni Network gathered on Friday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara to celebrate their academic achievements. The event was graced by His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, Chancellor of USP, and Mr. Siosiua ‘Utoikamanu, Chair of the USP Council and Interim Management Group (IMG). In his address, Mr. Utoikamanu…
A 55-year-old male person has been arrested and remanded by Tulagi Police for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl recently in a village in Big Ngela, Central Province. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai said, “The rape incidents occurred without the victim’s consent on two different occasions.” “The first rape incident occurred in November 2024, and the recent…
LEADER of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming. In a statement last week, Hon Wale said it is totally inexcusable and he is demanding swift government intervention to respond to these problems. Hon. Wale was responding to the…
University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands that is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive education in the Pacific. In Honiara, the capital, a striking new facility has just opened its doors. The newly completed University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is the first climate-resilient, accessible tertiary…
New York, USA, – Solomon Islands on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra. The signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra. Hon. Peter…