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Isabel allocates more than SBD3 million for new administration building

By Gardner Absalom The Isabel Provincial Government has allocated more than SBD3 million for the construction of a new administration building at Alladyce.

2 Sept 2026

Parliament
Ulawa/Ugi MP Marau joins GREAT Coalition
Member of Parliament for Ulawa/Ugi, Hon. William Bradford Marau, has joined the GREAT Coalition Government. Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale yesterday visited Hon. Marau at his residence before proceeding to the airport to board his flight to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
29 Aug 2026
PM Wale calls for development partnership focused on results and economic transformation
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.
17 Aug 2026
Guadalcanal province accepts Prime Minister’s Wale’s apology
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.
8 Aug 2026
Official opposition welcomes government priorities, will continue to scrutinise delivery
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.
6 Aug 2026
Urgent call to effectively implement attendance management policy within SIG
The Auditor General, David Teika Dennis, is urgently calling on the Ministry of Public Service to enforce the Solomon Islands Governments’ Attendance Management Policy.
4 Aug 2026
Fundamental Sector Ministries meet to align policy, laws and infrastructure with national plan
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.
30 Jul 2026
Mining
Independent Leader calls for urgent government action on illegal mining at Gold Ridge
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…
29 Jul 2026
Entitlements
PM Wale to reform salary system, rejects MPs Pay Rise
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.
24 Jul 2026
Crime
Opposition leader supports Independent Leader’s call for decisive action on crime in Central Guadalcanal
Leader of the Official Opposition Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP, has expressed his full support for the call by the Leader of the Independent Group and Member for Central Guadalcanal, Hon.
15 Jul 2026
Choiseul Province Consults on Federalism in Honiara
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) Federalism Cost-Benefit Analysis Team met with the Choiseul Provincial Executive at Pacific Crown Hotel on Monday, 16 June 2026. Led by Deputy Secretary to Cabinet Ms. Florence Joel and facilitated by consultant Mr.
24 Jun 2026
PM Wale urges HCC to drive vision for a ‘livable’ Honiara
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has urged the Honiara City Council (HCC) to adopt a clear and ambitious vision to transform Honiara into a more livable city over the next decade.
19 Jun 2026
Disaster
Prime Minister Manele concludes Solidarity Visit to Western and Choiseul provinces
Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has concluded his solidarity visit to Western and Choiseul Provinces, following engagements with provincial leaders and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
22 Apr 2026
The newly appointed MTGPEA Minister Hon. Mary Garu assumes ministerial duties
The new Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA)-Hon. Mary Garu has met all staff of the ministry as she commenced her ministerial duties today following her recent appointment.
20 Mar 2026
Wale encourages youths to take interest in the governance of their country
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has encouraged youths to take a greater interest in the governance and future of Solomon Islands. Hon Wale highlighted this during his visit to White River School today.
13 Mar 2026
Government
Pacific Investment Summit kicks off in Honolulu
The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit commenced today at the East-West Center in Honolulu, bringing Pacific leaders together to advance regional investment and security cooperation that will directly support the livelihoods and well-being of Pacific communities.
24 Feb 2026
The new MTGPEA Minister reaffirms ministry’s commitment to achieving GNUT policy
The new Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) Hon. Stephen Kumi has today briefed all ministry’s staff about the action plan the ministry needs to execute under the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) policy to achieve peace and…
13 Feb 2026
Finance
Prime Minister welcomes first ADB Country Director
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today welcomed the first-ever Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Solomon Islands, Mr. Anthony Gill, during a courtesy visit at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Mr.
13 Feb 2026
Government
Three Ministers sworn in following portfolio realignment
Three Members of Parliament were sworn in today at Government House as part of a ministerial portfolio realignment. South Guadalcanal MP Hon. Rollen Seleso was sworn in as Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), while Temotu Nendo MP Hon.
10 Feb 2026
Government
Prime Minister addresses Permanent Secretaries meeting on 2026 Policy Priorities
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) key policy priorities for 2026 during a Permanent Secretaries (PS) meeting held in Honiara on Friday.
9 Feb 2026