Two Cabinet Ministers sworn-in

Central Kwara’ae Member of Parliament (MP) Ricky Fuo, and West Makira MP Derrick Manuari, were officially sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on Saturday morning during a ceremony held at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Fuo and Hon. Manuari joined the Government…

North Malaita MP, new MRD Minister

North Malaita MP Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, was officially sworn on Friday evening as the Minister for Rural Development at Government House in Honiara. The ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Waneoroa, a member of the Umi for Change (U4C)  party—a grassroots movement advocating for rural empowerment and…

OUR Party condemns members’ defection

The recent defection of ten Members of Parliament (MPs), led by former Prime Minister and Party founder, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, to the opposition political group is very disappointing for the Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (OUR) Party. In a statement issued on Friday, 2nd May, it expresses deep disappointment over the move which is considered a…

SI Education Board convenes first meeting

The Solomon Islands Education Board (SIEB) successfully convened its inaugural meeting on 29th-30th April at the Mendana Hotel. Established under the new Education Act 2023, the SIEB is tasked with providing strategic advice to the Minister of Education, the Permanent Secretary, and the staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on…

900+ malaria cases recorded for Gizo

More than 900 malaria cases have been recorded at the Gizo Hospital, Western Province since the start of the year up until early April. This was revealed by the Director of the Western Provincial Health and Medical Service (WPHMS) Dr. Boara Dickson early this week. He was speaking during the launch of the Western Province…

Norway’e envoy presents credential to GG

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Ms. Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letter of Credence to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, during a formal ceremony on Wednesday (30th April 2025) at Government House. In welcoming the Ambassador, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu said he was honored…

UNDP, EU supports Temotu with WASH projects  

Temotu Provincial Government (TPG) has signed a Letter of Agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and European Union (EU) to implement water and sanitation (WASH) projects in five communities this year valued at $600, 000. The deal was sealed as Temotu takes a decisive step toward ensuring improved service delivery for its communities,…

PM meets Norway envoy

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP’s growing influence on the global and regional stage is reflected on the surge in courtesy visits received since assuming office as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. This upward trend reflects the Prime Minister’s successful implementation of the country’s foreign policy, underscoring commitment to fostering positive relationships with all nations,…

PM ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has broken the silence over the looming no confidence motion to be moved against his Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) coalition next Tuesday. His Office issued an advisory to the media fraternity on Thursday afternoon, announcing the event scheduled for Friday 2nd May, exactly one year after he resume…