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OPMC: motion is a political power grab, not a case for change

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) says the reasons advanced for the motion against Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale does not justify a change of government.

2 Sept 2026

Gov’t: Rore’s ‘no consultation’ claim, a political excuse
The Government has described claims as ‘baseless’ by the former Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Hon. Clerzy Rore’s that he was never consulted over concerns raised against the Attorney General.
2 Sept 2026
MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS RESIGNS OVER LACK OF CONSULTATION AND UNFAIR TREATMENT OF JUSTICE SECTOR
MEDIA STATEMENT By Hon. Clezy Rore Member of Parliament (MP) North Vella La Vella Constituency I have resigned from my position as Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs because I can no longer continue to serve in Cabinet where decisions directly affecting the justice sector are made without…
1 Sept 2026
Opposition: Prime Minister Wale’s shock departure from PIFLM, a national embarrassment
The Parliamentary Opposition strongly condemns Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s shocking decision to abandon the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Palau just hours after arriving, in order to rush back to Solomon Islands to confront a leadership crisis of his own making.
1 Sept 2026
Government House confirms resignation of three ministers
By Alfred Pagepitu Three Cabinet ministers have formally resigned from the GREAT Coalition Government amid a Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Matthew Wale.
31 Aug 2026
Governance
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
Opposition calls on PM Wale to disclose number and cost of political appointments
The Official Opposition is calling on Prime Minister Matthew Wale to immediately disclose the true number of political appointees currently engaged by the GREAT Coalition Government and the total cost to taxpayers, the very transparency Mr Wale himself once demanded of others, but now refuses to…
21 Jul 2026
Court
Prime Minister acknowledges Court Of Appeal ruling
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the ruling delivered today by the Court of Appeal. The Prime Minister confirms that he will comply with the orders as given by the court.
1 May 2026
Gina remains in Government, dismissed online speculation
By Alfred Pagepitu Member of Parliament for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare, David Gina, has confirmed he remains in government and continues to serve as Minister for Rural Development (MRD) amid online speculation. Mr Gina told SIBC News there have been no changes to his position.
28 Apr 2026
Opposition: “GNUT caught red-handed, it was not a mistake, it was a political favour”
Opposition Leader Hon. Matthew Wale has launched a blistering attack on the Government saying the fuel tax exemption exposes a system of favouritism, incompetence and backroom dealing. “Let’s be clear, you don’t ‘accidentally’ sign away millions in tax revenue. This was not a mistake.
27 Apr 2026
Coalition slams GNUT’s ‘desperate’ push to buy MPs
The 28-member coalition has denounced the desperate and shameless attempts by GNUT to cling to power by offering huge money to Opposition MPs to join the government.
20 Apr 2026
Coalition welcomes court decision; reiterates call for PM to resign
The 28 member coalition has welcomed the High Court decision describing it as a decisive and historic affirmation of the rule of law, constitutional supremacy and parliamentary democracy.
15 Apr 2026
Government warns Public Servants to remain Neutral
The Ministry of Public Service has issued a circular reminding Public Servants to remain neutral and apolitical amidst the current political situation. “All public servants are hereby reminded to remain apolitical and abide within the bounds of the General Orders.
25 Mar 2026
PFP: No confidence debate will reveal truth behind mass exodus
The Solomon Islands People’s First Party (PFP) says the reasons behind their mass exodus from GNUT will be formally presented on the floor of Parliament during the Motion of No Confidence.
25 Mar 2026
Parliament
Speaker to offer new appointments for Parliamentary Committee Chairs
By Eliza Kukutu & Alex Dadamu The Speaker of Parliament, Patterson Oti, will offer appointments for chairpersons of nine Parliamentary Standing Select Committees.
20 Mar 2026
Coalition Leaders to PM: Resign or Call Parliament
Leaders of the new coalition are calling on the Prime Minister to resign or call Parliament to immediately resolve the current political impasse. In a signed letter to the Prime Minister today, the leaders said the most responsible thing for the Prime Minister to do now is call Parliament or resign…
20 Mar 2026
New coalition group says numbers unaffected: swearing in’s just reshuffling & recycling
The new grouping consisting of the defected government MPs and the Opposition and Independent says the recent swearing in doesn’t change the numbers. In a statement today, the group said their number still stands at 28.
18 Mar 2026
New coalition group claims, mass defection of 19 Government MPs exposes collapse of GNUT
The defection of 19 government ministers and backbenchers to the Opposition and independent ranks has now left the Prime Minister running a minority government. The defected government members have joined with the Opposition and Independent groupings bringing their total number to 28 MPs.
17 Mar 2026
Motion of No Confidence filed against Prime Minister Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition
By Fredrick Kusu & Alex Dadamu The Office of the Speaker of Parliament has received a notice of a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
17 Mar 2026
Prime Minister confirms resignation of Ten Cabinet Ministers
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations. The Prime Minister received formal advice from the Governor-General confirming the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Communications Hon.
16 Mar 2026