The Government of Solomon Islands has welcomed United Nations Resident Coordinator, His Excellency Mr. Dirk Wagener, and a senior United Nations delegation to Solomon Islands for their joint mission from 16 to 19 August 2026, describing the visit as an important opportunity to strengthen the…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale says indigenous businesses, women-led enterprises and young entrepreneurs must be at the heart of the growing economic partnership between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
By Simon Tavake There have been growing concerns and calls from landowners, communities and individuals over pollution and environmental impacts allegedly caused by logging and mining activities.
By Agnes Menanopo Prime Minister Matthew Wale said the Tina Hydro project is a significant financial risk and should serve as an important lesson for the Solomon Islands Government. Prime Minister Wale made the statement in parliament yesterday.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group is calling on the Minister of Finance to ensure that any remaining appointments to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board bring a stronger mix of financial, investment, business and commercial expertise to the institution responsible for…
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Solomon Island’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service, the Hon Francis Sade, officially opened the Western Border Outpost today in the Shortland Islands, Solomon Islands.
By Becky Bui The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project has officially been named Rotima, following a naming competition involving students from schools in the project area.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has called on Solomon Islands’ development partners to better align their support with national priorities and help deliver tangible results for the people.
By Alfred Pagepitu Parliament has deferred consideration of the 2025 and 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bills after the required reports were not tabled in the House on Thursday.
The significant economic potential of kava farming in Faifatala’a in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province was highlighted during a meeting between the Productive Sector of the Prime Minister’s Office Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit [PIMEU], the Ministry of Commerce, Industry,…
The Government of Australia will hand over the new Lofung Border and Patrol Boat Outpost in the Shortland Islands, Western Province, to the Government and people of the Solomon Islands on Monday, 17 August 2026. The handover ceremony will be attended by senior officials from both Governments.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has discussed strengthening economic ties and deepening cooperation in agriculture and education with Indonesia. These were key areas of discussion with Indonesia’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Octo Dorimus Manik when he made a courtesy visit to the…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale says the Government has taken steps to strengthen fiscal discipline and stop long-standing leakages in public finances.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing the proposed Guadalcanal Provincial Hospital, signalling concrete action in response to the needs of the province.
The Guadalcanal Province has accepted Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s “unreserved apology” for not attending the province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations. Guadalcanal Province Premier Willie Atu said, “On behalf of the people of Guadalcanal, I accept the Hon.
Households, businesses and government services in Honiara are a step closer to receiving cheaper and more reliable electricity, with construction commencing on the 22-kilometre transmission line that will connect the Tina River Hydropower Facility to the Honiara national electricity grid via Lungga…
M-SELEN, the Solomon Islands’ leading mobile money platform, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rocket Remit, enabling Solomon Islanders living in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to send money directly to family and friends in the Solomon Islands quickly, securely, and…
The Official Opposition has welcomed a number of the Government’s priorities outlined in the Speech from the Throne, while reaffirming its responsibility to scrutinise Government policies, spending and decisions in the national interest. Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successfully arrested lifetime murder convict and prison escapee Hency BOSALIA, who had been unlawfully at large since escaping from custody on 2 November 2023.
The Auditor General, David Teika Dennis, is urgently calling on the Ministry of Public Service to enforce the Solomon Islands Governments’ Attendance Management Policy.
