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Three candidates have officially entered the race to become the next Prime Minister of Solomon Islands following the close of nominations at midday today. The three nominees are Peter Shanel Agovaka, Manasseh Maelanga and Matthew Cooper Wale. According to the official notice, all nominations were submitted before the noon deadline. Agovaka’s nomination was received at […]

May 6, 2026 The National Parliament will convene a special sitting tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. to consider a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele.This special sitting arises from the Court of Appeal judgment in Governor General & Others v. Kologeto & Others (Civil Appeal Case No.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) has undertaken urgent response operations in Western and Choiseul Provinces following reports of World War II-era explosive ordnances being exposed along coastal areas in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila.These hazardous items, long embedded in coastal and marine environments since World War

For someone in the village, becoming a trainer who helps others succeed is often seen as something only possible with tertiary-level education and technical qualifications. However, this is not the case for 44-year-old cocoa Farmer named Jay Teika from Geza Village in Northeast Guadalcanal, who is now actively sharing his cocoa knowledge with farmers in

The Government has officially repealed the Coconut and Coconut Product Management Fees Regulations 2026, in a decisive move aimed at protecting farmers, sustaining exporters, and ensuring the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. The repeal was made by the acting Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration (MCILI), Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare, under Section 34

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Gizo have arrested a man in a village on Vella La Vela Island for taking two additional bags of rice after he already had his share. It was alleged the suspect threatened another person in the same community during a food relief supply distribution to

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The National Disaster Council, alongside the Choiseul Provincial Disaster Operations Committee, is ramping up emergency relief efforts in Choiseul Province following Cyclone Maila’s aftermath. Relief supplies, including food and non-food items, are being distributed to affected communities this week, coordinated by the National Emergency Operations Centre. Local disaster committees are supporting

To every officer in uniform, you are the foundation of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) organization, a strong statement echoed by the new police commissioner, Mr. Ian Vaevaso, during the official handover ceremony on 30 April 2026 at Rove police headquarters. The new police chief said your discipline, resilience, and commitment sustain the

The High Court has ruled in favour of Lever Solomons Limited (LSL), yesterday declaring multiple government actions involving land forfeiture and compulsory acquisition unlawful. In its conclusion, the Court found that the State failed to meet key legal requirements under the Lands and Titles Act when attempting to acquire or forfeit LSL’s land. In the

Honiara, Solomon Islands, 29 April 2026 – The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), through the NDOC Education Sector and the MEHRD Emergency Operations Centre, has deployed two Education Sector engineering teams to Choiseul and Western Provinces to carry out detailed structural assessments of schools severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. These assessments