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Attorney-General’s Response to Statement by the Official Opposition

The Office of the Attorney-General has noted the media statement issued by the Leader of the Opposition regarding the matter of Kalu v Attorney-General and the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC).

16 Jul 2026

Transport
Residents asked to report unauthorized short-route buses in Honiara
By Jimmy Nolan The Honiara City Council (HCC) is urging the public to report vehicles providing public transport, including buses and taxis, that violate the HCC Transport Ordinance. Head of HCC Law Enforcement, Mr.
12 Mar 2026
Wale probes MoFT preparedness on VAT as cost of living analysis lacking
Opposition Leader Hon. Matthew Wale has questioned the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) on whether sufficient consideration has been given to the potential impact of the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) on the cost of living. Hon.
11 Mar 2026
Constitution
Bipartisan Task Force concludes three-day review of Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024
The National Government is pleased to announce that a bipartisan task force has been established to undertake a thorough review of the Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024.
4 Mar 2026
Laws
China pledges to support Solomon Islands combat drug related crimes
By Alfred Pagepitu The People’s Republic of China has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands in combating drug related crimes. Deputy Commissioner of the Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT), Kang Guan, made the statement during an inquiry into the Dangerous Drug (Amendment) Bill…
25 Feb 2026
Laws
Minister Rore attends Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Fiji
The Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Clezy Rore attended the Commonwealth law minister’s meeting that concluded in Fiji this week. The meeting started on Monday with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers progress and shared prosperity for the people of the…
12 Feb 2026
Governance
Wale condemns Gold Ridge incident; urges gov’t to address grievances
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has strongly condemned the recent burning and destruction of company property at the Gold Ridge Mine site yesterday.
22 Jan 2026
GRLM confirms burning incident
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) confirmed that at approximately 10:00pm last night, a group of unknown individuals entered the Gold Ridge Mine pit area and attacked company machinery. More than ten machines sustained varying degrees of damage during the incident.
21 Jan 2026
RTB Taskforce reminds vehicle owners to comply with Lighting Regulations for road safety
The Road Transport Board (RTB) Taskforce is reminding all vehicle owners and drivers of the importance of adhering to the Traffic Regulations outlined in the Road Transport Act (Cap 131), specifically Section 28, concerning the use of lights on motor vehicles and trailers.
15 Jan 2026
Honiara Magistrates Court sets precedent on misuse of public funds
The Honiara Magistrates Court yesterday delivered a landmark sentencing, sentencing a former school teacher from Malaita Province to four years imprisonment for embezzlement involving mistakenly deposited public funds.
6 Jan 2026
New boat provides access to justice for Temotu communities
Court officers will have faster and easier access to remote communities in Temotu Province, thanks to a new boat handed over to the National Judiciary by the Australian High Commission.
24 Nov 2025
Bus driver and conductor fined for over charging bus fare
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division is urging the public to remain vigilant after a bus driver and his conductor were arrested and fined for illegally overcharging passengers.
14 Nov 2025
Police
Police appeal to liquor license holders to operate strictly under their license conditions
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to liquor license holders to operate strictly under their license conditions. As part of the ongoing Zero Tolerance operations that have been conducted over the recent weekends, police have visited liquor license holders in Honiara.
13 Aug 2025
Correctional Services
CSSI EDUCATION PROGRAM GETS SITESA APPROVAL
BY TAROMANE MARTIN The Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) officially received their recognition certificate from the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA).
8 Aug 2025
Police
A total 15 suspects were arrested during zero-tolerance operation in Honiara over the weekend
A total of 15 suspects have been arrested over the weekend during Operation Zero Tolerance in Honiara. The suspects were arrested for illegal gambling, unlicensed vehicles, presence of alcohol, and resisting arrest. Operation (Ops) Commander, Zero Tolerance Mr.
8 Aug 2025
Police Traffic department to conduct awareness for vehicle drivers
By Mary Idu Burumaea The Police traffic department plans to conduct an awareness on traffic rules and regulations for vehicle drivers. The awareness will focus on the provisions of the country’s traffic rules and regulations where drivers must comply with.
4 Jul 2025
Reforms for legal agencies launched
The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Clezy Rore, has commended the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for initiating long-overdue reforms aimed at strengthening legal agencies in the country. Hon.
24 Jun 2025
BSI penalises illegal honey importer with SBD $25,000 fine
Reminded importers that unauthorized importation of restricted animal or plant products is illegal, regulated products require import permit. Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD $25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g each) and…
18 Jun 2025
Police
Police and community to work together to reduce crime
Naha police have met with the elders of the Kobito 3 community in east Honiara recently to discuss the increasing concerns of antisocial behaviors impacting the peace and security in their communities.
5 Jun 2025
Health
Authorities urged to address Copen drug
By Taromane Martin Police and other responsible authorities must wake up and address the manufacturing and alarming use of Copen within Honiara schools, as the number of users increase daily.
4 Jun 2025