The National Development Strategy (NDS) has been criticised by the Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale describing it as too broad and vague. Speaking during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Hearing, Hon Wale told officials from the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination that the NDS needs to be reviewed to be more simple…
As part of strengthen bilateral relations between Solomon Islands and Vietnam Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka successfully went on a three-day official visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, from November 11th to 13th. During his visit, Minister Agovaka held meetings with key Vietnamese officials, including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Minister of Foreign…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with France following a high-level courtesy call by the Ambassador of the French Republic to the Pacific Community (SPC), Her Excellency Véronique Roger-Lacan, on Acting Prime Minister Hon. Frederick Kologeto. Held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…
SUVA, Fiji -The Chairman of the Solomon Islands Public Service Commission (PSC) Mr. Milner Tozaka is leading a senior delegation to the Pacific Public Service Leaders Conference (Fono) being held in Suva, Fiji, from 17–20 November 2025. The annual Fono brings together Public Service Commissions and senior public sector leaders from across the Pacific to…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to improving health services and systems across the country during a courtesy visit by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Western Pacific, Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala. The high-level meeting, held this week at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,…
Construction of a new community hall for the Saeragi Seagrapes Committee in West Gizo, Western Province is progressing steadily, with work advancing well since the project began in June this year. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is supporting the initiative, while construction is being led by local Knowledge Brokers (KBs) from Saeragi. Four communities…
A call for a modernized and reformed energy sector has been issued to help boost economic development in the Solomon Islands. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe this strong call on Friday when speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future.” The event was held at Heritage…
Land dispute remains a huge obstacle to national development especially in the energy sector. Thats according to Casper Fa’asala, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Forum of Solomon Islands (NDFSI). He was speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future,” held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The panel was hosted by the…
At the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, representatives from the Global South staged a powerful and deeply symbolic act on Saturday. They organized a dramatic “Historic Funeral for Fossil Fuels,” marking a significant moment on the global stage. The emotional ceremony, attended by over 70,000 people including Indigenous leaders, artists, and climate activists, served…
Three teams of six officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) are currently conducting assessments and verifications of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF)-funded and supported projects in seven constituencies of Malaita Province. These constituencies include North Malaita, Lau-Mbaelelea, Central Kwara’ae, Aoke-Langalanga, East Malaita, West Kwaio, and West Are’are. The Ministry will undertake the similar…