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Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the Commodities Export Marketing Authority, CEMA, to immediately withdraw the newly introduced coconut and coconut product management fees under the Coconut and Coconut Product Management Fees Regulations 2026, gazetted on 17 March 2026. Hon. Wale said the new fee of $3,051 per tonne of copra is […]

Honiara, Solomon Islands, Monday 16 March 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has welcomed Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal, and Hon. Freda Tuki Soriocomua, Member of Parliament for Temotu Vatud, who was officially sworn in today at Government House. Hon. Mary Garu was sworn in as the Minister

Gizo police have arrested and charged a suspect for stealing two smartphones at a residence at Jah Mountain in Gizo, Western Province (WP), recently. It was alleged that the suspect gained entry at the window of the bathroom of the victims’ house and stole a Redmi 13 and a Samsung mobile phone. Supervising Provincial Police

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒂, 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝟏𝟔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has commended the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) for its continued efforts in empowering young entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for youth across the country. The Prime Minister made the remarks when the YECSI Board and transitioning members paid a courtesy visit

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands, through its Turn on the Tap (TOTT) Project has celebrated a milestone achievement with the completion of the fully funded renovation and improvement project including construction of a new   additional flash toilet and a showroom facility for Gilo Primary School in Northeast Guadalcanal. The celebration of

Honiara,  – 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. Fredrick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice

Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD). The handover underscores the partners’

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Peter Shanel Agovaka represented Solomon Islands at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM) held at Lancaster House, in London on 8 March 2026. The CFAMM commenced with a Leaders’ Retreat in the first session, providing a unique opportunity for Commonwealth Foreign Ministers to engage

Three final-year Bachelor of Agriculture students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have successfully completed their one-month work attachment with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands. The students began their attachment with ADRA’s Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Solutions (SEAS) Project from 9 February and completed the program on the 6 of

The Fataleka Constituency, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament and Minister of Finance and Treasury Honourable Rexon Ramofafia, is embarking on an ambitious target to build over 500 new homes for rural families in Fataleka by 2028. This follows the completion and recent handover of the first 121 homes on the 14 of