Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) expresses deep concern over the increasing instability within the country’s governance system, as evidenced by the repeated reshuffling of key ministerial portfolios, particularly within the Ministry of Finance and Treasury.
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) affirms its full trust and confidence in the leadership of the Honourable Bradley Tovosia, who has been appointed Acting Prime Minister during the absence of both the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has questioned why the Minister of Fisheries & Marine Resources has assumed the role of acting Prime Minister. The Opposition Office understands that both the Prime Minister and the deputy Prime Minister are out of the country.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, is warning against rising disrespectful misbehavior on social media by certain users, which has the potential to create disharmony in communities.
By Alfred Pagepitu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has clarified the disciplinary decision to reassign Hon. Jamie Vokia to the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Survey following public calls for stronger action over a controversial overseas agreement.
East Malaita Constituency (EMC) has formally submitted its 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), demonstrating a commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with the reporting obligations outlined in Section 29 of the…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Vokia, describing the move as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust.
Hon. Lency Vokia was officially sworn in this morning at Government House as the new Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, following a cabinet reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT).
Hon. Manemahaga sworn in as Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Hon. Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in today at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, completing the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has welcomed recent actions by the Prime Minister to restore discipline within his office but stressed that the same standards must be applied consistently across the Cabinet. Hon.
The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) in the Prime Minister’s Office farewelled the former Chief of Staff, Mack Faddean Aoraunisaka, and welcomed the new Chief of Staff, Douglas Ete, at a brief ceremony today.
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced a SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the mining sector in Solomon Islands.
By Alfred Pagepitu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele admits the need to review the performance of a number of permanent secretaries. Prime Minister Manele told parliament that permanent secretaries play an important role in implementing government policies.
The Western Province Public Accounts Committee is organizing a Provincial Performance Forum (PPF) at Gizo, the Western provincial headquarters today, Thursday.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Guadalcanal Premier Hon Willie Atu and his Provincial Executive today. The Opposition Leader said his delegation is honoured for the opportunity to dialogue with the premier and his executive members.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is scheduled to participate in several overseas engagements next month. Prime Minister Manele will be attending high-level international meetings, including the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco and the Third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) in Nice,…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) on 12th May 2025 endorsed its commitment to re-engage in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) implementation.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the Government’s 100 day policy program as ‘sorrowful’ lacking new ideas or a strategic vision. Speaking in Parliament today in his response to the Speech from the throne, Hon Wale said 99 percent of what was in the GNUT 100 day programme merely…
In a reaffirmation of national commitment to sports development and youth empowerment, the Prime Minister and Minister for the 2023 Pacific Games, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, has announced that the Government for National Unity and Transformation will provide financial support for the Solomon Islands…
The Minister for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for North Malaita, Hon. Daniel S. Waneoroa, has officially announced his resignation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), as part of his decision to support the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and…
