By Eliza Kukutu Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has apologized to the people of Guadalcanal for not attending the province’s recent Second Appointed Day celebrations. Guadalcanal Premier Hon.
PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy. Speaking in Parliament today, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance as the foundation of Solomon Islands’ relations with the People’s Republic of China.
By Alfred Pagepitu A United States assessment team is expected to visit Solomon Islands by the end of August as the Government moves to advance the Bina Industrial Development Project into its next phase in Malaita Province.
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal- Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka has issued a strong call for immediate action to address escalating criminal activities in his constituency and warns that inaction risks allowing criminal behaviour…
By Agnes Menanopo The country’s legal minimum wage is currently under review, with the Labour Division conducting surveys across all provinces. Surveys in Honiara are scheduled to take place this month.
By Agnes Menanopo The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), has commenced a three-day workshop on Minimum Wage Setting for government agencies, private sector representatives, and employers at the Heritage…
MINISTER for Education and Human Resource Development Hon. Stephen Kumi has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transforming education, with the official showcase of new learner and teacher materials in Auckland.
Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Hon. Derick Manuari has clarified that the Government’s decision regarding Gold Dealer Licences (GDLs) forms part of a broader reform programme.
HONIARA, Solomon Islands | 8 June 2026: Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Francis Sade, accompanied by his wife Madam Sade, today paid a special visit to the Children’s Ward at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara.
The Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is prioritizing education in affected communities in Choiseul and Western Province as part of its disaster recovery efforts.
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Hon. Rick Hou today led a delegation of ministers and officials to visit Solomon Islands workers employed at Golden Cockerel in Australia.
By Simon Tavake The Saqigae community in Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale and his delegation during a reassurance visit to areas affected by Cyclone Maila in Choiseul Province today.
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Mathew Cooper Wale will lead a reassurance visit to communities in Western and Choiseul Provinces from 27 to 29 May 2026, following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila.
By Alfred Pagepitu Prominent private lawyer Gabriel Suri has accepted an offer from Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale to become the country’s new Attorney-General. Suri confirmed to SIBC’ News that he met with the Prime Minister and agreed to take up the appointment.
By Alfred Pagepitu Hon. Mathew Wale has been elected and declared as the new Prime Minister of the Country. Prime Minister Wale was elected for the top job following the election of the Prime Minister presided over by the Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu at the National Parliament yesterday.
The Government has officially repealed the Coconut and Coconut Product Management Fees Regulations 2026, in a decisive move aimed at protecting farmers, sustaining exporters, and ensuring the long-term growth of the coconut industry.
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.
Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, convened a meeting with Permanent Secretaries and Policy Secretaries to reaffirm the Government’s expectations on policy coordination, administrative discipline, and service delivery across all ministries.
Monday 2 March 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today met Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, in Honiara to confirm Solomon Islands’ support for Zimbabwe’s 2027–2028 United Nations Security Council bid.
The National Government has formally appointed members of the National Taskforce to spearhead preparations for the Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028.
