AN East Kwaio Community Chief has called on its re-elected MP to step down immediately, saying it is public knowledge Hon Festus Stanley Sofu no longer has the capacity to fully represent the East Kwaio people in Parliament. “Hon Sofu has a duty to the people of East Kwaio. That duty, among other things, is…
The Governor General of Solomon Islands Sir David Vunagi has declared Honourable Jeremiah Manele as Solomon Islands’ new Prime Minister. Honourable Manele won with a total vote of 31 over Matthew Wale’s 18 votes. Jeremiah Manele becomes the first Prime Minister in Solomon Islands’ history from the province of Santa Isabel.
THE new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines, Sean Te’o, said they are considering a collaboration with Air Vanuatu to train Air Vanuatu’s cabin crew members to work on Solomon Airlines A320 aircraft. CEO Te’o confirmed this when asked about Solomon Airline’s assistance to Vanuatu, particularly with the Boeing temporarily grounded in Brisbane. Following…
Sogavare hands over 17th Pacific Games sports facilities handed over to NSC, NSC thanks gov’t for the much-needed facilities IN a timely ceremony before the Prime Minister’s Election proceed today, the Caretaker Prime Minister and Minister for the 2023 Pacific Games Manasseh Damukana Sogavare and National Hosting Authority Chair Jimmie Rodgers handed over the sporting…
THE re-elected Member of Parliament for Kia-Hograno-Havulei, Jeremiah Manele and the re-elected MP for Aoke-Langalanga, Matthew Wale have emerged as contenders for the nation’s top political job. As of yesterday, Hon Manele’s camp has garnered the support of as many as 30 MPs in a new grouping known as the Coalition for National Unity and…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi Constituency in Makira-Ulawa Province William Bradford Marau who allegedly converted $5 million of shipping funds will plea to the allegation on May 14. Marau is facing one count of Conversion. His matter was mentioned in the Honiara Magistrate Court and was further adjourned to May 14 for plea. The…
THE former Mayor of Honiara City Council (HCC) and Councilor-Elect for Rove-Lengakiki ward Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has appealed to the general public and all residents of Honiara City to respect the rule of law and allow a peaceful and calm election of the Prime Minister tomorrow. “As electors, we have elected our Members of Parliament…
The Coalition of CARE, SIUP, and SIPRA has officially nominated Matthew Cooper Wale as their candidate for Prime Minister. This decisive move counters widespread rumours of internal divisions. Matthew Wale was nominated by SIUP’s Peter Kenilorea Jr and Cathy Nori, SIPRA’s Gordon Darcy Lilo, and CARE’s David Gina. Former Prime Minister Rick Hou commented on…
The Australian government has announced the launch of the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) which will allow 150 Solomon Islands nationals to migrate to Australia as permanent residents each year, providing Solomon Islanders, and their immediate family, new opportunities to live, work, and study in Australia. Launching the PEV program, Australia’s Minister for International Development…
Manele, Kenilorea Jnr slated as two candidates for Prime Minister as lobbying intensifies ahead of the nomination of candidates for the top political post, UP-CARE appeal issues open appeal to Independent Candidates to join them after what appears to be a lobbing deadlock for the grouping THE Member of Parliament (MP)-reelect for Hograno-Kia-Havulei, Jeremiah Manele…