His Excellency Jeff Roach, Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands yesterday held a cordial and constructive meeting with Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, Leader of Opposition, reaffirming the enduring and valued partnership that connects the two nations.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), with support from the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), successfully concluded the National Road Safety Three-Years Action Plan Training, the National Road Safety Council Meeting and the National Road…
A joint operation between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Solomon Islands Customs, and Immigration have successfully intercepted a cargo vessel in Renbel Province suspected of involvement in transnational organised criminal activities operating within the Pacific region.
By Alfred Pagepitu For many families in North Guadalcanal, access to clean water was once a daily struggle. In communities such as Popoloi, Mbebe and Bubulu, women and children often walked long distances to collect water for drinking, cooking and washing.
Investigations into the controversial 33 shipments of bauxite from Rennell has commenced. Minister for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MMERE), Hon. Derick Manuari said the Attorney General’s Chambers with support from the Mines Division are leading the process.
The Solomon Islands Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster and Meteorology Hon. Wayne Osopo Ghemu reaffirmed that Solomon Islands will continue to fully support the Weather Ready Pacific programme, because it is already delivering real benefits for communities across the country.
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese have announced a significant step forward in the Solomon Islands–Australia relationship, signalling a new era of strengthened partnership and cooperation.
Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his delegation were today formally welcomed to Australia’s capital through a traditional Welcome to Country ceremony. This marks a respectful and culturally significant start to the Prime Minister’s official visit.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, in Honiara on 27 May 2026.
Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon Gordon Darcy Lilo says he will not consider any exemption applications submitted directly to his office. The Finance Minister issued the statement to advise the public and business communities seeking discretionary tax exemptions.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, received a courtesy visit from Japan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, H.E. Keiichi Hagiuchi, on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the ruling delivered today by the Court of Appeal. The Prime Minister confirms that he will comply with the orders as given by the court.
The Director of the National Disaster Council (NDC) and Chairman of the National Disaster Operation Centre (N-DOC), Mr Jonathan Tafiariki, presented the Tropical Cyclone Maila Emergency Response and Recovery Plan at the Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), resulting in the withdrawal of the previously issued strike notice.
The Price Advisory Committee [PAC] of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour has advised the next fuel price adjustment will come into effect on 1 May 2026.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to the members of the public, especially in Honiara, to remain calm ahead of the Court of Appeal (CoA) decision on the case between the government and the new coalition, which will be announced tomorrow.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) in Western Province is currently operational and coordinating ongoing response efforts, reporting that operations are on the right track.
By Alfred Pagepitu Community-based Crime Prevention Committees (CPCs) are being recognised as key frontline partners in supporting law and order across Solomon Islands.
Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende, Hon. Stephen Kumi, has fulfilled his commitment to support the John Coleridge Patteson University (JCPU) Project with a donation of $100,000 to the Anglican Church of Melanesia.
Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele this morning addressed the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and Development Partners’ Dialogue, setting out the Government’s policy response to the compounded impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila and escalating fuel prices driven by global geopolitical…
