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Correctional Services

Sir Kapu pardons former life-prisoner Fataga

By LACHLAN EDDIE Former Correctional Service life prisoner Francis Abuofa Fataga is now a free man after Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu granted him a full pardon for a murder he committed in 2002.

13 Jun 2025

Commonwealth
Fifteen to be awarded medals on King’s Birthday
A total of fifteen nationals will be awarded medals during the King’s Birthday celebrations on Friday, 13 June at the National Stadium. The Honors and Awards ceremony will be officiated by His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu.
9 Jun 2025
Commonwealth
King’s Birthday celebration set for June 13
The Government House has announced that the celebration to commemorate the 76th King’s Birthday this year is set for June 13. The King’s Official Birthday is a public holiday and is regarded as one of the important national events of the year in the country.
7 Jun 2025
Late Sir John Ini Lapli laid to rest
By Ian Kaukui in Lata, Temotu Province The Fourth Governor General of Solomon Islands, the Late Sir John Ini Lapli GCMG, has been laid to rest at his home village at Luelta, in Santa Cruz, Temotu Province today.
25 Jan 2025
Government
GG leaves for medical attention overseas
Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this afternoon (Sunday 4th February) bade farewell to the Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi as the latter travels for medical check in Australia.
4 Feb 2024
USP
Solomon Islands Gover General installed as the 30th Chancellor of the USP
Solomon Islands Governor General, Honourable Sir David Okete Vuvuiri Vunagi, was installed today as the 30th Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP) during the Laucala Campus graduation ceremony held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji. Hon.
31 Aug 2023
Commonwealth
GG TO LEAD SOLOMONS DELEGATION AT KING CHARLES CORONATION PROCESSION
The Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi and Lady Mary Vunagi will take part in the procession to the Westminster Abbey during the coronation service for His Majesty King Charles III on Saturday 6 May.
3 May 2023
Commonwealth
GG ARRIVES IN LONDON AHEAD OF KING CHARLES III CORONATION
The Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi had arrived in London on Monday 1 May for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Their Excellencies Sir David and Lady Mary Vunagi together with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon.
2 May 2023
Commonwealth
GG LOOKS FORWARD TO KING CHARLES III CORONATION
The Governor General Sir David Vunagi is looking forward to join other World Leaders at the coronation of his Majesty King Charles III on 6 May in London.
30 Apr 2023
Commonwealth
SIR DAVID LEAVES TO ATTEND CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III IN LONDON
The Governor General His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi will leave the country today (Wednesday 26 April) to attend the Coronation of King Charles III in London.
26 Apr 2023
Breaking News
Dr Mataki Reappointed as PS MECDM
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr. Melchior Mataki was reappointed to head the Ministry after his contract ended last month. A government statement confirmed, Dr.
21 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Governor General Extends SOPE
The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi has declared the extension of the current State of Public Emergency (SOPE) for a further 7 days. A government statement confirms, Sir David declared the country’s fifth consecutive SOPE as the current one expires midnight tonight.
23 Jul 2021
Breaking News
SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNOR GENERAL FORMALLY ANNOUNCES DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, died on Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle in England.
10 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Governor General Sir David Vunagi vaccinated
The Solomon Islands Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has opened day two of the COVID-19 vaccination program by receiving his COVID-19 vaccine jab at the Central Field Hospital in Honiara. The Ministry of Health confirmed. He was observed for 30 minutes before he left the hospital.
25 Mar 2021
Laws
GG says the RSIPF lacks discipline
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF lacks discipline, contradicting its constitutional responsibility. Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui revealed in his New Year’s message midnight yesterday. Sir Frank said he witnessed this on several occasions.
2 Jan 2019
Awards/Recognitions
2017 HONOURS & AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has announced the 2017 Honours and Awards in his New Year’s Eve message. The Honours and Awards are duly recommended by the Honours and Awards Committee, approved by the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare and endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen.
3 Jan 2017
Government
RIGHT THINKING, RIGHT LIVING: SIR FRANK KABUI
“Building a public memorial in Honiara to mark the untimely death and suffering of the victims during the past conflict will be a good way to remind us of our past mistakes and not to repeat them.” Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the suggestion in his new year’s message.
3 Jan 2017
Commonwealth
SENIOR STATESMAN QUESTIONED SI-AUSTRALIA SECURITY DEAL
A senior statesman and former Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena says the security deal currently negotiated between Australia and Solomon Islands is highly questionable.
26 Jul 2016
Government
LUSIBAEA STILL PART OF DCC GOV’T
The Member of Parliament for North Malaita Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea is still part of the ruling Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government. Mr. Lusibaea resigned as Minister of Infrastructure Development, tendering his resignation to the Governor-General in accordance with section 34 (6) (d) of…
2 May 2016
Diplomacy
NEW U.S. AMBASSADOR PRESENTED CREDENTIALS
United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray has presented her credentials to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui, at the Government House yesterday. The U.S.
16 Apr 2016