Ten Solomon Islands Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can secure more affordable financing under a new partnership between Australia and the Development Bank of Solomon Islands. SMEs often struggle to access affordable finance to expand their business.
By Alfred Pagepitu The National Parliament has elected South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepare MP, David Gina, as the new Deputy Speaker. Mr Gina was the only candidate nominated before the close of nominations at midday on Monday, 3 August, and was declared elected unopposed when Parliament…
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Francis Sade has welcomed Guadalcanal Premier’s endorsement of the “First Bite, Better Bite” principle, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to ensuring the nation’s mineral wealth delivers greater benefits to Solomon Islanders. Hon.
By Agnes Menanopo The Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) has received six new vehicles from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to strengthen its operational capacity across Solomon Islands.
The BBC Media Action has concluded a five-day training on verification and fact-checking for provincial-based journalists in Solomon Islands. A total of eight journalists and freelancers from Western and Malaita provinces including Honiara attended the training.
By Jimmy Nolan The Guadalcanal Provincial Government’s Culture and Tourism Division will host a four-day Weaving Festival from Friday, 31 July to Monday, 3 August 2026, at the SINU FOPA Panatina Lower Campus.
The Government’s Fundamental Sector Ministries have today begun consultations to align ministry priorities with the Great Coalition agenda, focusing on policy, legislative reform, and strategic infrastructure.
The Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare received a courtesy call from a delegation of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), led by Mr.
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka has called on the GREAT Coalition Government, law enforcement agencies, and all relevant authorities to urgently address the growing problem of illegal mining activities at…
Solomon Islands has strengthened its partnership with Japan following the signing of a Development Policy Loan with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support fiscal stability and economic resilience. Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon.
Solomon Airlines is celebrating another significant milestone in its aviation history, with First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen becoming the airline’s first local female pilot to commence Airbus A320 line training.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his long-standing policy position on the determination of salaries for Members of Parliament. This follows the recent decision by the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) to increase MPs’ emoluments.
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) notes with concern the recent salary hikes given to Members of Parliament. It therefore calls for greater fairness, transparency and accountability in the determination of salaries and entitlements for Members of Parliament.
The Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) Coalition, through the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU), has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the GREAT Coalition’s education agenda…
The National Disaster Council (NDC) has provided an update on ongoing recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila, as the Solomon Islands transitions from immediate response into the recovery phase.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has successfully concluded his official visit to Washington D.C., where he held a series of high-level meetings with key United States institutions and private sector leaders. During the visit, the Prime Minister and his delegation engaged with the U.S.
The Official Opposition is calling on Prime Minister Matthew Wale to immediately disclose the true number of political appointees currently engaged by the GREAT Coalition Government and the total cost to taxpayers, the very transparency Mr Wale himself once demanded of others, but now refuses to…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Riffle Range Roundabout Upgrade, marking another significant milestone under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP).
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the United States Government to re-establish the Peace Corps Program in Solomon Islands. This marks a significant step in revitalizing a long-standing partnership. The LOI was signed today in Washington, D.C.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale today met with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. The meeting reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and the United States.
