BY JOSES SAREN
Prime Minister Matthew Wale joined other Melanesian leaders yesterday to discuss regional cooperation and issues affecting Melanesia, including West Papua, at a Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) meeting in Nadi, Fiji.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the meeting was held on the margins of Pre-COP31 and chaired by Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
It brought together the prime ministers of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, along with a representative of the FLNKS.
Leaders discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen cooperation and advance shared priorities within the MSG.
They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest and explored opportunities to improve solidarity, cooperation and coordination among MSG members.
The statement said leaders discussed the future direction of the MSG, including ways to reinforce its role as a platform for advancing Melanesian interests and priorities.
The issue of West Papua was also discussed as part of the leaders’ broader consideration of matters affecting the Melanesian region.
The meeting demonstrated the continued commitment of MSG leaders to working together on issues of common interest and matters affecting Melanesian countries and their people.
[From left FLNKS representative; Vanuatu Prime Minister; Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who chaired the meeting; Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale; and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister. Photo PMO.]
Prime Minister Matthew Wale joined fellow Melanesian leaders on the sidelines of Pre-COP31 in Nadi, Fiji, for a high-level meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to strengthen regional solidarity, advance economic cooperation, and address key security and border priorities. Chaired by Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at the Sofitel...
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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has addressed questions regarding why he has not yet travelled to Beijing, China despite visiting other major development partner countries including Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Speaking during a press conference last week, the Prime Minister clarified that the delay is a matter of scheduling rather than a lack of an invitation.
Prime Minister Wale explained that while Beijing has hosted a number of significant national events, his administration is currently waiting for the right window to finalize the trip.
He revealed that initial plans had been discussed to visit the Chinese capital Beijing just before his recent trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this year.
However, he said that arrangement fell through because key leaders were not all available at that specific time.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is actively waiting for an identified date, potentially around an upcoming national holiday, to reschedule the visit.
Wale dismissed any speculation regarding the delay, indicating that the diplomatic travel will proceed as soon as a mutually workable timeframe is established between both nations.
[PM wale speaking to local media during the press conference. Photo- John Houanihau.]
Bonitos finish third as Fiji claim MSG Prime Minister’s Cup
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
SOLOMON Islands’ MSG Prime Minister’s Cup campaign ended with the Bonitos finishing third after an unbeaten round-robin run, while hosts Fiji went on to claim the men’s title on home soil.
According to the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), Solomon Islands collected six points from four matches, winning one and drawing three, but missed the final by one point after Fiji defeated New Caledonia 2-1 on the final day.
Vanuatu finished top on seven points, ahead of Fiji also on seven, Solomon Islands on six, Papua New Guinea on four and New Caledonia on three, with Vanuatu taking first place on goal difference.
The Solomon Islands women’s national team pictured on stage receiving their third-place medals following the tournament in Suva. Photo Fiji Football Association – FFA
The Bonitos opened with a 3-3 draw against Fiji, defeated New Caledonia 2-0, and then fought back three times against defending champions Vanuatu to earn another 3-3 draw.
Their final match ended in a 1-1 draw with PNG, leaving Solomon Islands unbeaten but unable to reach the final.
Despite missing out on the decider, Raphael Lea’i and Javin Wae finished with three goals each, sharing the men’s Golden Boot with Vanuatu captain Tony Kaltack, according to the Fiji Football Association.
Fiji went on to defeat Vanuatu 1-0 in the final, with Thomas Dunn scoring the only goal in the 10th minute to secure Fiji’s first MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title under its current name.
Women finish third
The Solomon Islands women also finished third, collecting seven points from four matches.
They opened with a 1-1 draw against Vanuatu before recording 1-0 victories over Fiji and New Caledonia, putting themselves firmly in contention for a final place.
However, their hopes ended in the final round when defending champions Papua New Guinea produced a 5-1 victory over Solomon Islands.
PNG finished the women’s round-robin stage unbeaten on 12 points, while Vanuatu and Solomon Islands both finished on seven. Vanuatu took second place on goal difference and advanced to the final.
Vanuatu eventually claimed the women’s title after defeating PNG in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
For Solomon Islands, both national teams therefore finished third in their respective competitions, although the men remained unbeaten throughout their campaign.
Next stop: Vanuatu
The MSG Prime Minister’s Cup now moves to Vanuatu in 2027, with the hosting baton officially handed over during the closing ceremony in Suva.
The MSG Prime Minister’s Cup continues the tradition of the former Melanesian Cup, first held in 1988 and revitalised under its current name in 2022. The 2026 edition brought together the five Melanesian nations in both men’s and women’s football, with the top two sides advancing to the finals.
[Photo: Solomon Islands forward Raphael Lea’i and Centre-Back Javin Wae receiving the Golden Boot award alongside Vanuatu captain Tony Kaltack after finishing as joint top goalscorers with three goals each. Photo Fiji Football]
BY JOSES SAREN
The government will build approximately 1,300 homes for Cyclone Maila victims, with each standard two-bedroom house valued between $35,000 and $40,000 in materials, officials announced this today.
The shelter recovery program, funded under the $75 million Special Fund, targets families whose homes were completely destroyed or significantly damaged and no longer safe to live in.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment (MECDM) and Chairman of the National Disaster Council (NDC), David Hiriasia, said the program covers Western Province, Choiseul, and Central Islands—the provinces hardest hit by the cyclone.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment (MECDM) and Chairman of the National Disaster Council (NDC), David Hiriasia. Photo Joses Saren
“We are looking at around 1,300 homes inside the two categories,” PS Hiriasia said at a joint press conference involving the Ministry of Environment, NDMO, Ministry of Finance, and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Director of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Jonathan Tafiariki, cautioned that the figure is still subject to validation.
“The figures still need to be validated,” Mr. Tafiariki said. “It could go up, or it could come down.”
Under the strategy endorsed by the NDC, the government will supply building materials with a small cash component to assist with labour costs.
Director of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Jonathan Tafiariki. Photo Joses Saren.
“We supply materials, with certain cash for helping with labour and mobilizing community support,” PS Hiriasia said.
He added that recipients must also contribute to the recovery effort, citing past experiences where materials were supplied but not used for their intended purpose.
PS Hiriasia confirmed that the two-bedroom design has already been endorsed by the NDC and developed with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID).
The design includes a veranda to suit local living customs and complies with the new Building Code to ensure resilience against future cyclones and earthquakes.
“It might be slightly more expensive, but roughly we are looking at $35,000 to $40,000,” PS Hiriasia said.
[From left Deputy SSPM Operations Barnabas Henson, NDMO Director Jonathan Tafiariki, Environment Permanent Secretary David Hiriasia and Deputy Secretary Fiscal Coswal Nelson at yesterdays joint press conference. Photo credit: Joses Saren.]
BY TONY IROGA
Prime Minister Mr. Matthew Wale has urged leaders to view the Pacific’s oceans, forests, reefs, and fisheries as a major investment opportunity that can create jobs, build resilience, and secure long-term wealth for local communities.
He made the call while speaking at a high-level session of the Pacific Action for Climate Transitions (PACT) Pre-COP31 event in Nadi today, a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet said.
PM Wale said the region’s environment should be valued both for its ecological role and for its power to boost the economy when managed sustainably.
“The question posed before us is how we turn the Pacific’s blue and green wealth into investment that our people can feel in jobs, in food, in safer coasts and homes and in revenue that enhances livelihoods,” he said.
He cited the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Vessel Day Scheme as proof that Pacific-led management can turn natural resources into sustainable, income-generating assets.
For Solomon Islands, PM Wale highlighted opportunities in sustainable fishing, marine conservation, forest restoration, carbon projects, the Noro tuna plant, and the planned Bina Harbour development.
He also outlined plans for a Solomon Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund to convert resource revenues into long-term savings, alongside a proposed Climate Resilience Investment Fund to combine public, private, and international financing.
“A proposed Climate Resilience Investment Fund would complement this by mobilising and blending public, private and international finance for locally owned resilience investments,” he said.
The Prime Minister urged global donors and financial institutions to support Small Island Developing States through the Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) and make grants and low-interest loans easier to access.
“Investment in natural capital is investment in secure and predictable assets that have served communities for generations,” PM Wale said.
[PM Wale speaking at a high-level session of the Pacific Action for Climate Transitions (PACT) Pre-COP31 event in Nadi today. Photo credit: OPMC]
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BY TONY IROGA
PRIME Minister Mr. Matthew Wale will join his Fijian counterpart, Mr. Sitiveni Rabuka, this afternoon in Nadi for a key high-level political session at the PACT Pre-COP31 event.
According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet today, Prime Minister Wale is scheduled to address global and regional leaders on the theme “Investing in Natural Capital: The Pacific Opportunity.”
The statement emphasized that Prime Minister Wale’s address will showcase the Pacific’s vast natural wealth including its oceans, forests, and coral reefs as vital economic drivers that underpin local livelihoods, climate resilience, and long-term sustainable development across the region.
“Our oceans, forests, and reefs are not just natural heritage; they are critical economic assets that protect our people and sustain our future,” OPMC said.
PM Wale will highlight successful Pacific-led initiatives, emphasizing regional management frameworks such as the Parties to the Nauru Agreement’s (PNA) Vessel Day Scheme as benchmark models for resource governance.
The Prime Minister is also expected to present Solomon Islands’ strategic initiatives in key emerging sectors, including sustainable fisheries, blue-carbon trading, forest conservation, climate resilience financing, and the development of a proposed national Sovereign Wealth Fund.
A central push of PM Wale’s intervention will focus on the urgent demand for climate finance reform to better serve small island developing states.
“The Pacific requires climate financing that is more accessible, predictable, and concessional,” the statement said. “Finance mechanisms must genuinely reflect our region’s unique vulnerabilities and directly support Pacific-led solutions.”
The high-level session in Nadi brings together leaders across the Pacific to build momentum ahead of the upcoming international climate negotiations.
[PM Wale will this afternoon join PM Rabuka at a high-level political session of the PACT Pre-COP31 event in Nadi. Photo credit: OPMC]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Matthew Wale said wealthy countries are making it too hard for island nations to get climate change funds.
Speaking to local media at a press conference last week Wale said it is deeply unfair that the Solomon Islands must take out loans to protect itself from a crisis caused by big polluters.
He warned that if small islands stop speaking up at global meetings on the issue of climate change, the world will forget about them.
The Prime Minister shared the deep frustration of dealing with international climate funds.
He said right now, the government is trying to secure an additional US$35 million from the Global Climate Fund (GCF) to cover rising costs for the Tina River Hydropower Project.
Wale explained that instead of receiving straightforward grants, the country is often forced to borrow the money.
“To turn to clean energy, we are having to borrow and pay interest on something caused by big polluters. There is no justice in it. Getting the money is too complicated, too difficult, and takes too long,” Wale said.
Wale said that the Solomon Islands cannot back down.
“Climate funds supports is not enough. No, it’s never enough. But that is the exact reason why we must be there to speak up for our local communities,” he said.
He also raised concerns that the world’s richest nations are prioritizing military budgets over saving the planet.
Wale pointed out that countries are spending a massive US$3 trillion globally on their militaries, while giving very little to climate funds or loss and damage initiatives.
He noted that none of the world’s biggest polluters have lived up to the financial pledges they previously made.
Remembering his speech to world leaders at the 2026 UN Climate Summit, Wale didn’t hold back.
“They don’t like us to make them feel guilty. I told them clearly: if you don’t want to feel guilty, just give the money,” Wale said.
When journalists asked if the Solomon Islands secured any immediate funding during the recent UNGA meetings, Wale clarified that nothing is official yet.
However, he did meet directly with the head of the GCF to push for the critical Tina Hydro funding.
Looking ahead to future global climate summits COP31 in Turkey, the Prime Minister said the Solomon Islands will have to do some “heavy lifting” alongside its Pacific neighbours to force big countries to pay attention again.
“If we are not there speaking up, nobody else will do it for us. We have no choice. We have to keep fighting,” Wale said.
[Photo: PM Wale speaking to local media during a press conference last week: Photo John Houanihau]
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel this weekend to join fellow Pacific leaders in Fiji and Tuvalu for major pre-summit climate meetings ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 31) next month. Speaking to journalists in Honiara today, Wale confirmed his attendance and highlighted the regional...
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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced plans to call Parliament this December to pass the next annual budget and table important constitutional amendment.
PM Wale spoke on this today during his first press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office conference room since returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, USA.
He said parliament will resume following the recent adjournment of Parliament sine die this year.
He told the media that Parliament passed a critical financial resolution to secure government funding for the first quarter of next year, 2027, before its adjournment.
He said that while this resolution ensures the government has a budget available for early 2027, his administration’s preferred situation is to have the full budget passed this year.
“The Ministry of Finance and other government ministries are currently working to finalise the details,” he said.
He adds that a major centrepiece of the upcoming December budget will be the government’s free education initiative.
According to the Prime Minister, the policy is now fully ready to be formally integrated into the national budget.
“In addition to the financial appropriations, the government has prepared important legislative agenda. Parliament is expected to meet in December to address the budget and a number of finalised bills, including the important Mineral Resources Bill and Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation. Parliament may meet in December, adjourn, and then return in January to deal with the remaining bills.
“A key challenge for the upcoming session will be the introduction of approximately twelve constitutional amendments designed to fix recurring systemic issues facing us,” Wale said.
Prime Minister Wale while acknowledging that the government does not have the necessary voting numbers to pass constitutional amendments on its own, he said that his administration will reach across the aisle to discuss the reforms with the opposition and independent groups.
“While democracy will respect the outcome if the opposition disagrees, the government will officially put the constitutional reforms on the table when Parliament resumes,” he concludes.
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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister (PM) Matthew Wale has strongly defended his decision to champion human rights for the indigenous people of West Papua.
Speaking to local journalists today in his first official press conference, at the Prime Minister office conference room since returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Prime Minister clarified that the move is an act of justice rather than political manoeuvring.
Responding directly to questions regarding his emotional UNGA address, about West Papua, Prime Minister Wale acknowledged Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua as an established historical reality.
However, he emphasised that geopolitical boundaries cannot justify turning a blind eye to persistent human rights concerns.
“The human rights situation has been of great concern to all of Melanesia,” Wale said.
He further adds that not all regional leaders feel empowered to vocalize these frustrations.
He also expressed serious concern over demographic shifts in the territory.
He said that reducing the indigenous Melanesian population to a minority in their own ancestral land is simply unjust.
Prime Minister Wale firmly dismissed local critics who have accused him of playing politics with international foreign policy.
He reaffirmed that defending the region’s people is a moral obligation.
Describing the West Papuan population as fundamentally “voiceless,” he emphasised that it is the profound duty of Solomon Islands and its regional neighbours to act as their advocates.
The Prime Minister concluded by highlighting that his position on the matter has been entirely consistent throughout his life.
“I happen to believe this is the right thing to do for our West Papuan Melanesian brothers and sisters, reiterating that the stance is grounded purely in human dignity,” Wale said.
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Honiara, Solomon Islands – 1 October 2026. The 2026 National Youth and Children’s Parliament (NYCP) concluded in Honiara on Thursday, 1st October 2026, with young representatives from the country’s 50 constituencies using the floor of Parliament to call for greater inclusion and stronger action to ensure essential social services reach communities across rural Solomon Islands.
Held under the theme, “Our Voices, Our Future: Decentralization of Inclusive and Accessible Social Services for All,” the programme provided young parliamentarians with an opportunity to debate issues affecting children, young people and their communities, while developing recommendations aimed at bringing services, resources and decision-making closer to the people.
“Decentralization is not just about shifting workers to rural areas. It is also about bringing services down to the rural areas where people need them the most,” said Baegu Asifola constituency NYCP participant Daniel Terry.
Child MP for Temotu Nende, Serahlyn Mewa, said access to basic health services must remain a priority in efforts to improve services in rural communities.
“If we are serious about the future, then we must start with the basics. Health cannot wait; sickness cannot wait for a boat. Therefore, I call on the Government to prioritise the decentralisation of health services,” she said.
Throughout the programme, young parliamentarians highlighted the need for improved access to quality education, healthcare, clean and reliable water, sanitation and hygiene, justice, communication and other essential services, particularly for people living in rural and remote communities.
Child MP for Temotu Nende Serahlyn Mewa called for greater attention to rural health services, saying health services must be accessible to communities.
They emphasised that decentralisation requires proper planning, sustained investment in rural infrastructure and a stronger focus on ensuring that resources, services and decision-making are accessible to communities.
The young parliamentarians also recognised the importance of investing in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as an investment in the health, dignity and future of children.
Gao Bughotu constituency Child MP Lenrick Jones said young people must continue to be included in discussions and decisions affecting their lives.
“Our voice should not be heard only at special events like this. Our voice should be heard and acted upon. Our voice is calling for inclusion and action,” he said.
The discussions and debates throughout the NYCP reflected the importance of providing children and young people with meaningful opportunities to participate in democratic processes and express their views on issues affecting their communities and the nation.
Recommendations developed during the 2026 National Youth and Children’s Parliament will be presented to the Speaker of the National Parliament for consideration.
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands, through the programme, continues to provide a platform for young people to develop their understanding of Parliament and democracy, strengthen their confidence, public speaking and leadership skills, and contribute constructively to national discussions.
The NYCP is organised by the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, with support from UNICEF and funding from the European Union.
The National Parliament acknowledges UNICEF and the European Union for their continued support towards the successful implementation of the initiative.
BY CHARLES STENNETT
The government has recorded a provisional operating deficit of SBD$37 million dollars in August 2026 widening from the $1million deficit reported in July 2026.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands’ CBSI, Monthly Economic Bulletin for August.
reported that the wider deficit stemmed from lower revenue collections during the month.
It said total revenue fell by 39 percent to $294 million, due to lower tax and non-tax receipts.
Meanwhile, total expenditure decreased by 32 percent to $330 million, mainly due to reduced spending on payroll and goods and services.
The CBSI Monthly Economic Bulletin said government’s debt stock declined marginally by 0.2 percent to $4,499 million in August, largely due to exchange rate movements.
External debt fell by 0.3 percent to $3,136 million, while domestic debt edged up by 0.1% to $1,362 million, reflecting additional Treasury Bills issuance.
Debt service payments totaled $71.4 million during the month, comprising $66.7 million in principal repayments and $4.7 million in interest charges.
On domestic market the Bulletin said that in August, the preliminary Monthly Production Index increased by 27 points to an index of 137. Gains in the logging and agriculture sectors, which contributed 24 points and 16 points, respectively, more than offset declines in the mining and fishing sectors.
In terms of actual production volumes, output increased across forestry and most agricultural commodities.
Round log production more than doubled to 111,714 cubic meters from 42,711 cubic meters in the previous month. Copra production improved by 48 percent to 4,292 tons, cocoa output rose by 44 percent to 1,201 tons, and coconut oil production expanded by 41percent to 569 tons.
It said these gains were partly offset by a 27 percent decline in fish catch to 1,099 tons, a 25 percent fall in mineral production to 10,526 gold-equivalent ounces and an 8 percent decrease in palm oil production to 1,903 tons.
On the Commodity Price, the Bulletin reported that the index rose marginally by 1 point to 114.4 points in August, reflecting higher prices for several major export commodities.
Fish prices surged by 14percent to US$1,931 per ton, gold prices increased by 8 percent to US$4,411 per ounce, and cocoa prices rose by 6 percent to US$5,950 per ton. Palm oil and timber prices also
On remittances, CBSI said that August 2026, inward remittances processed through money transfer operators declined marginally by 0.2 percent to $52 million, while outward remittances fell by 46 percent to $20 million and as a result, the surplus in net remittances widened to $32 million from $15 million in July.
Gross foreign reserves increased marginally by 0.1% to $6,994 million in August 2026, supported by donor inflows. At this level, reserves were sufficient to cover 12.5 months of imports of goods and services.
BY JOSES SAREN
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has welcomed the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) as the first national ministry to establish its headquarters within the province’s political boundary.
Speaking on behalf of Premier William Atu, who was unable to attend opening of MCA’s new Aviation Complex Building yesterday, provincial representative Mr. Maesac Suia said the province waived all fees for the project as a sign of support.
“This is the first Ministry office that is situated within the Guadalcanal political boundary.
“We have supported the Ministry. We waived all the fees for the Guadalcanal Province. We do that because of the love of our country,”Mr. Suia said.
The province also used the occasion to invite other ministries struggling with space in Honiara to relocate.
“I also wish to ask my other colleagues, the other Permanent Secretaries... if you do not have any more space in Honiara City, please come to Guadalcanal Province,” Mr. Suia said.
The province sees the move as a step towards making Henderson a recognised township.
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瓜达尔卡纳尔省政府欢迎通信与航空部(Ministry of Communication and Aviation,MCA)作为首个在该省政治边界内设立总部的国家部委。
省代表梅萨克·苏亚(Mr. Maesac Suia)在无法出席MCA新航空综合大楼开幕式的省长威廉·阿图(William Atu)代表发言时表示,省政府为该项目免除了所有费用,以示支持。
“这是第一个位于瓜达尔卡纳尔政治边界内的部委办公室。
“我们支持该部委。我们为瓜达尔卡纳尔省免除了所有费用。我们这样做是出于对我们国家的热爱,”苏亚先生说。
省政府还借此机会邀请其他在霍尼亚拉面临空间困扰的部委迁移。
“我也希望问问我的其他同事,其他常务秘书......如果你们在霍尼亚拉市没有更多空间,请来瓜达尔卡纳尔省,”苏亚先生说。
省政府将此举视为使亨德森成为一个被认可的城镇的第一步。
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The National Consumer Price Index stood at 136.6 in August 2026 after a 1.3 percent increase, according to a statement published on the Solomon Islands Government portal.
Welcoming 50 young delegates from across the nation to the parliamentary chamber yesterday, Speaker of the National Parliament Patterson Oti handed over the floor to a generation ready to claim its seat at the decision-making table. “Your presence here today demonstrates your commitment to leadership, civic responsibility, and the future...
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