THE new coalition has formally filed a legal challenge to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to immediately convene Parliament. In a statement issued today, the coalition said the legal action became necessary after the Prime Minister failed to advise the Governor-General to summon Parliament, despite a duly lodged Motion of No Confidence and clear indications […]

A young Solomon Islander is set to embark on an exciting academic journey in Japan, marking another proud moment for the country’s growing pool of international scholars. Mr. Kenneth Leni Gatu, an electronic engineer, will begin his studies at Komatsu University in Ishikawa Prefecture this April as a research student under the prestigious MEXT Scholarship.

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’