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PRIME Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to ensuring the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) is fully equipped to carry out its mandate effectively. Speaking during a meeting with SIICAC Chairman James Apaniai at the Prime Minister’s Office today, Prime Minister Wale stressed the urgent need to restore public trust […]
China FM spokesperson slams Lai authorities reportedly investing NT$25 billion in Eswatini as pursuing ‘Taiwan independence’ selfish interests Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan region, in pursuit of their own “Taiwan independence” selfish interests, engages in corruption, illicit gains, and power-money transactions through “dollar diplomacy,” squandering the hard-earned money of the Taiwanese…
Noel Orudiana, Aimee Hampel, Wilson Eta Greater Honiara is vibrant, fast growing, and full of promise. Yet the city faces a challenge that touches every home, community, and coastline: solid waste management. Years of rapid urbanization, limited infrastructure, and tight budgets have made it difficult to manage the growing volume of waste. Many peri‑urban communities […]
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has appointed senior journalist Douglas Marau as his Press Secretary. Marau is a long-time media officer for Wale, having served as his press secretary during much of his tenure as Leader of the Opposition. He is no stranger to the role, previously serving as Press Secretary to former Prime Minister Gordon […]
Prominent private lawyer Gabriel Suri has accepted an offer from Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale to serve as the country’s new Attorney-General. Suri confirmed to SBMOnline that he had met with the Prime Minister and accepted the appointment. “I have accepted the offer by the PM,” Suri confirmed tonight. His appointment will be formalised by the Judicial and Legal Services […]
The Member of Parliament for Aoke/Langalanga, Matthew Wale, has been elected as the Solomon Islands’ 14th Prime Minister after defeating Peter Shanel Agovaka by 26 votes to 22 in Parliament today. Wale’s victory ends 59 days of political uncertainty that saw the leadership dispute move between the courts and Parliament twice over the past eight days. The new […]
Former Minister for Health and Medical Services and MP for North Guadalcanal Paul Popora Bosawai has defended his decision to nominate Peter Shanel Agovaka for the post of Prime Minister, saying he acted to honour a promise made by the People First Party (PFP) leadership. Bosawai said he was aware that his decision had drawn heavy criticism from the […]
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands is set to convene on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, following a decisive ruling by the Court of Appeal of Solomon Islands. A formal notice issued by the Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Halu confirms that the first sitting of the fourth meeting […]
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱𝘆 A body believed to be one of the four passengers missing after a boat carrying seven people capsized en route to San Jorge on Thursday was found today, marking the first confirmed fatality from the incident. Director of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority, Thierry Nervale, confirmed […]
Customers who successfully transact $10 or more on Sundays automatically enter Sunday draws worth over $40,000 in total prizes. Honiara, Solomon Islands — M-SELEN has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Happy Sunday,” aimed at strengthening the use of digital financial services while delivering direct value to customers across the Solomon Islands. Running until 9th August […]
