In a historic milestone for Rennell and Bellona (RenBel) Province, the RenBel Provincial Government has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Provincial Governance and Service Delivery Project (PGSD), funded by the European Union. This marks the first time that RenBel Province joins the initiative, thanks to…
GROWING concerns over rising incidents of public disturbances in Gizo, Western Province have sparked fresh calls from residents and community leaders for stronger community policing. The Gizo Police have also been urged to take proactive steps to prevent further escalation. Over the past several weeks, locals have reported a surge in disorderly behavior, including late-night…
QUESTIONS are being asked as to whether or not Australia has abandoned its multi-million-dollar commitment to fund rehabilitation projects in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement (TPA) nearly 25 years ago. The agreement, which restored relative peace and calm to Solomon Islands was signed in Australia’s northern city of…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) travelled to Kohabuha, Marasa in the Wanderer Bay Ward of West Guadalcanal on Saturday to support the campaign of their candidate, Philip Manakako, in preparation for the upcoming by-election on June 4. The by-election follows the passing of the late Moses Garu. The delegation included two Members of…
Building on the success of its best first quarter international visitor intake since 2019, Tourism Solomons has seized the initiative by leading the biggest-ever Solomon Islands tourism delegation to take part in the 2025 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Fiji. A total of 19 Solomon Islands tourism delegates representing regional government tourism boards, hotels,…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Finance has announced that all teachers, police and public servants will start receiving their new re-levelled salaries and 3% COLA – Cost Of Living Adjustment starting this week. Teachers will be the first to recieve their new re-levelled payout during their pay-run this week. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Finance…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has questioned why there was no enquiry into the missing millions under the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP). Speaking in Parliament in his response to the Speech from the Throne, Hon Wale questioned why the government has protected the misappropriation of the 2023 RSDP that it was willing to forego…
Recently there are baseless allegation that Chinese Embassy interferes in Solomon Islands’ internal affairs. The Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands in a statement issued on Monday said, that non-interference in other’s internal affairs is the basic principle of China’s foreign policy. “China will never interfere in Solomon Islands’ internal affairs, and also firmly oppose any…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has described the Government’s 100 day policy program as ‘sorrowful’ lacking new ideas or a strategic vision. Speaking in Parliament on Monday in his response to the Speech from the throne, Hon Wale said 99% of what was in the GNUT 100 day programme merely were inherited from DCGA. The…
The Solomon Islands United Party (UP) wishes to clarify its current parliamentary position following the recent shakeup of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in the wake of recent political maneuverings. The United Party was not invited by GNUT to be part of the new look governing coalition. As such, the two remaining…