BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Former president of the Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) Joyce Konofilia has called on the party’s members of Parliament to remain with the GREAT Government and resist any attempts to influence them to change their political allegiance for personal interests.
In a facebook post statement on Monday this week, Ms Konofilia said MPs should uphold the principles of responsibility, accountability and transparency, which she described as the foundation upon which the party was formed.
“As former President of SIPFP, I am calling on our honourable MPs to remain with the GREAT Government,” she said.
Konofilia urged the MPs not to allow themselves to be coerced into changing their allegiance, warning that such actions could undermine the Party’s principles and bring it into disrepute.
She said those seeking to influence MPs for personal gain should not be allowed to manipulate the Party’s representatives.
“It is time we have responsible, accountable and transparent MPs in the Party,” Konofilia said.
She also called on SIPFP leaders and MPs to demonstrate through their actions that they remain committed to putting the interests and welfare of Solomon Islanders first.
“Let us demonstrate to our people and this nation that we care and will always put our people and their welfare first and foremost, no more, no less,” she said.
Konofilia concluded her statement by reaffirming her support for SIPFP and extending her wishes for the wellbeing of Solomon Islands.
The former SIPFP president’s call comes amid the ongoing political standoff from the motion of no-confidence noticed against Prime Minister Matthew Wale on Saturday, August 29 by former Home Affairs minister Fr Manasseh Maelanga.
Senior MPs of SIPFP were part of the revolt including government backbencher Marovo MP Chachabule Amoi, who is regarded as the natural leader of the party.
SIPFP has a bad history with recent motions of no-confidence, being involved in all four MoNC within this 12th Parliament.
The first one in December 2024, just seven months after prime minister Jeremiah Manele was elected. Mr Manele was elected PM on May 2. SIPFP was reportedly behind the move but then retreated when Manele retained majority support. One casualty of this episode was SIPFP member, MP for Renbel John Tuhaika Jnr, who was then forced to join Opposition.
The second one in May 2025 also involved SIPFP who reportedly supported current Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare and other OUR Party MPs to leave GNUT. Mr Sogavare led a mass walkout of a total of 10 government MPs. SIPFP held back and did not follow Sogavare’s group. This MoNC subsequently failed.
In March 2026, SIPFP led the mass exodus of 12 cabinet ministers including MPs from OUR Party and others and joined camp with the Opposition. On May 7, PM Manele lost the motion of no-confidence vote.
In October 2025, there was talks for another MoNC in which SIPFP was also instrumental. However this plot was abandoned after media exposed their secret meeting in one of the conference rooms at HP Hotel.
The current MoNC filed on August 29, 2026 against PM Wale has SIPFP’s fingerprints all over it again, this time with MP Manasseh Maelanga as scapegoat.
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Solomon Islands Needs Leadership
That Serves, Not Politics than Wins
COMMENTARY By Dr Kabini Sanga,
Victoria University of Wellington,
New Zealand.
Every time Solomon Islands is pulled back into the drama of politician numbers, loyalties, coalitions, and contests for power, many Solomon Islands citizens ask the same quiet question: When will politics return to the needs of the people? A nation is not strengthened when leaders master the rules of power but forget the ethics of service.
When Procedure Is Not Enough
Westminster democracy gives Parliament important tools.
Motions, votes, realignments, and changes of government all have their place.
Used well, they can strengthen accountability. Used poorly, they can become political theatre.
Procedure matters, but procedure is not leadership. As well, legality is not the same as moral legitimacy.
This is why the deeper question is not, “Who has the numbers?”
The deeper question is, “Who is being served?”
That question belongs to everyone: those seeking power, those defending power, and those watching from villages, churches, schools, offices, markets, and homes across the country.
Democracy loses its moral centre when Parliamentary procedure becomes a cover for bargaining, ambition, destabilisation, or survival.
While leaders count support, ordinary people continue to count school fees, clinic costs, transport fares, food prices, lost opportunities, and the daily weight of uncertainty.
That is where the ethical measure of leadership must begin.
What Solomon Islands Leadership Asks
From an Indigenous Solomon Islands leadership perspective, leadership is not cleverness with parliament rules or politicians’ rights.
It is deep listening, truthful speech, relational responsibility, institutional care, service to families, and remembrance of future generations.
Leadership is witnessed by community. It carries obligation. It is tested not by how long one holds power, but by what power gives back to the people.
Power is not private property. It is not a vote to be bought.
Public office is not a prize to be possessed. It is a trust temporarily held on behalf of the people.
That trust is honoured through honest and truthful speech, transparent decision-making, independent accountability, humility, and commitment to the common good.
This is why Solomon Islands politicians must not hide behind Westminster democratic practice when ethical responsibility is being avoided.
The rules of Parliament matter, but they should never become a shield for conduct that weakens trust, divides communities, or places political survival above people’s wellbeing.
A Call to Expect More
Solomon Islands does not need more clever politics. It needs ethical leadership: accountable, truth-telling, relational, transparent, consultative, and people-centred leadership that remembers why democracy matters in the first place.
So my invitation to Solomon Islands is this: Let us expect more from our public leaders.
Let us ask harder ethical questions. Let us refuse to accept procedure as a substitute for service.
And let us keep calling public power back to the standard our people deserve.
If public power is not returned to the people through service, integrity, and care, then what kind of democracy are we really building?
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Solomon Islands Needs Leadership
That Serves, Not Politics than Wins
COMMENTARY By Dr Kabini Sanga,
Victoria University of Wellington,
New Zealand.
每当所罗门群岛被卷入政治人物的数字、忠诚、联盟和权力争夺的戏剧中,许多所罗门群岛公民都会默默地问同一个问题:政治何时会回归人民的需求?一个国家并不会因为领导者掌握了权力的规则而变得强大,而是因为他们没有忘记服务的伦理。
When Procedure Is Not Enough
威斯敏斯特民主制度赋予议会重要的工具。
动议、投票、重新调整和政府更替都有其存在的意义。
如果使用得当,它们可以增强问责制;如果使用不当,它们可能变成政治戏剧。
程序很重要,但程序并不等同于领导力。同时,合法性并不等同于道德合法性。
这就是为什么更深层次的问题不是“谁拥有数字?”
而是“谁得到了服务?”
这个问题属于每一个人:那些寻求权力的人、那些捍卫权力的人,以及那些在全国各地的村庄、教堂、学校、办公室、市场和家中观察的人。
当议会程序成为讨价还价、野心、不稳定或生存的掩护时,民主失去了其道德中心。
当领导者在计算支持时,普通人仍在计算学费、诊所费用、交通费、食品价格、失去的机会以及每日的不确定性。
这就是领导力的伦理衡量必须开始的地方。
What Solomon Islands Leadership Asks
从所罗门群岛土著领导力的角度来看,领导力并不是对议会规则或政治家权利的聪明运用。
它是深度倾听、真实发言、关系责任、机构关怀、对家庭的服务,以及对未来世代的铭记。
领导力在社区中得以见证。它承载着责任。它的考验不在于一个人掌握权力的时间有多长,而在于权力回馈给人民的多少。
权力不是私有财产。它不是可以被购买的选票。
公职不是可以占有的奖品。它是代表人民暂时持有的信任。
这种信任通过诚实和真实的发言、透明的决策、独立的问责、谦逊以及对共同利益的承诺来得到尊重。
这就是为什么所罗门群岛的政治家在回避伦理责任时,不能躲在威斯敏斯特民主实践的背后。
议会的规则很重要,但它们绝不能成为削弱信任、分裂社区或将政治生存置于人民福祉之上的行为的保护伞。
A Call to Expect More
所罗门群岛不需要更多聪明的政治。它需要的是伦理领导:负责任、讲真话、注重关系、透明、协商和以人民为中心的领导,记住民主为何重要。
所以我对所罗门群岛的邀请是:让我们对我们的公共领导者寄予更多期望。
让我们提出更艰难的伦理问题。让我们拒绝接受程序作为服务的替代品。
让我们继续呼唤公共权力回归到我们人民应得的标准。
如果公共权力不通过服务、诚信和关怀回归人民,那么我们到底在建设什么样的民主?
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BY BEN BILUA
Jejevo
THE proposed establishment of a Western Region has emerged as one of the key issues before the 18th Synod of the Diocese of Ysabel (DOY).
The proposal is among 10 motions tabled for debate during day four of the Synod currently underway in Jejevo.
The proposed Western Region is intended to address administrative and logistical challenges faced by the Diocese in serving its communities in the Western and Choiseul provinces.
If adopted, the proposal would introduce a new administrative structure aimed at improving the Diocese’s reach and delivery of ministry services to communities in the two provinces.
Other motions before the Synod include a proposal for St Peter at Noro Base to become a stand-alone parish and a call for St Luke Gizo Parish to develop DOY land.
Members will also debate issues relating to gambling and lottery in the Diocese, as well as a motion calling for holiness and faithful leadership among church leaders.
Another proposal seeks to establish a partnership between DOY and Chinese investors in retail business, while a separate motion calls for land to be allocated to the Diocese by the Isabel Provincial Government.
The Synod will also consider the establishment of Jejevo Community High School under the Anglican Church of Melanesia Education Authority.
Other motions address the resettlement of clergy, officiating church services where liquor is consumed, and a proposal for parishes to raise funds towards the Cathedral.
The 10 motions will be presented and debated by Synod members before being put to a vote.
Motions receiving the support of members will be adopted and incorporated into the final resolutions of the 18th Synod.
The outcomes are expected to shape the Diocese’s administration, ministry and development priorities in the years ahead.
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BY BEN BILUA
Jejevo
THE Diocese of Ysabel (DOY) 18th Synod has passed five motions following deliberations during its third-day session yesterday.
The motions were presented on the floor of the Synod, debated by members and subsequently put to a vote before being vetted and approved by Synod Chairperson Bishop Christopher Hope Fihu.
The five motions passed are the Strategic Plan of the Diocese of Ysabel, Strategic Plan Draft Committee 2026, establishment of a Reconciliation Office, re-appointment of the Diocesan Cathedral Committee 2026, and recruitment of an Education Secretary.
The motions will now form part of the Synod resolutions and will be further deliberated and incorporated into the Diocese’s three-year strategic plan.
Bishop Fihu acknowledged the movers of the motions and Synod members who contributed to the discussions and debates before the motions were passed.
He encouraged clergy and Synod members to critically discuss issues affecting the Church, saying constructive debate is important in identifying practical solutions.
Bishop Fihu said open and critical discussions would enable the Diocese to address its challenges and strengthen its ministry and programmes.
The passage of the five motions is expected to provide direction for several areas of the Diocese’s work as it develops and implements its priorities over the next three years.
Other motions will be tabled today as the Synod continues.
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BY TONY IROGA
SWITZERLAND has offered financial and logistical support to help Solomon Islands re-establish a permanent diplomatic mission in Geneva, Switzerland.
The offer was made by Switzerland’s Special Envoy for the Pacific Region and Ambassador accredited to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Barbara Anna Gonzenbach, during a bilateral meeting with Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Rick Houenipwela and Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination Peter Kenilorea Jr. in Koror, Palau.
A statement from Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday 1 st September said, the Swiss support package would assist Solomon Islands with key costs involved in establishing and maintaining a permanent mission in Geneva.
This includes support for office accommodation and limited assistance towards residential accommodation for the head of mission.
Ambassador Gonzenbach said Geneva offered a unique platform for small island states to engage directly with a wide range of international organisations and countries without having to maintain numerous diplomatic missions around the world.
“For Solomon Islands, a permanent presence in Geneva would provide direct access to these institutions and strengthen the country’s ability to advance national and Pacific priorities on climate change, health, trade, human rights, sustainable development and international cooperation,” she said.
Geneva is home to several major international institutions, including the United Nations Office at Geneva, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, World Meteorological Organization and the Human Rights Council.
Minister Houenipwela welcomed the Swiss Government’s offer, noting that Solomon Islands had previously maintained a diplomatic presence in Geneva before later consolidating its representation in Brussels.
He said the concentration of international organisations and diplomatic missions in Geneva could provide an opportunity for Solomon Islands to make better use of its limited diplomatic resources.
“As a Small Island State, we cannot have missions everywhere,” Minister Houenipwela said.
He also noted that a Geneva mission could provide opportunities to engage through the Commonwealth Small States Office and identify other ways to reduce the operational costs of maintaining a diplomatic mission.
In response to questions from Minister Kenilorea on office and residential accommodation, Ambassador Gonzenbach confirmed that substantial assistance could be made available under the Swiss proposal.
Switzerland also offered administrative assistance, including access to interns and other support mechanisms to help a small Solomon Islands mission operate effectively.
Ambassador Gonzenbach emphasised that a Geneva mission should be viewed as a long-term strategic investment for Solomon Islands.
She also informed the meeting that Solomon Islands could explore double accreditation, with its head of mission accredited to international organisations in Geneva while also serving as a resident representative in Geneva, an arrangement possible for certain countries.
The Swiss offer now provides the Solomon Islands Government with an opportunity to reassess its diplomatic footprint and consider whether a renewed presence in Geneva could deliver greater strategic value.
Minister Houenipwela welcomed the proposal and thanked Ambassador Gonzenbach and the Swiss Government for the offer.
He said the proposal would receive the highest consideration by the Solomon Islands Government.
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BY TONY IROGA
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will host the 2026 National Trade Fair after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI).
SINU Vice Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau and MCILI Supervising Permanent Secretary Cornelius Donga signed the agreement at SINU’s Kukum Campus last week.
According to statement over the weekend, the MoU formalises the use of SINU Village as the official venue for the National Trade Fair which is scheduled for September 7 to 14, 2026.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr Donga said MCILI had maintained a long-standing partnership with SINU and welcomed the opportunity to hold the national event at the university.
He said MCILI, as the organiser of the National Trade Fair, was pleased to work with SINU and use SINU Village as the venue.
“We are pleased to partner with SINU and utilise SINU Village for this year’s National Trade Fair,” Mr Donga said.
Under the agreement, MCILI will carry out improvements to key facilities and infrastructure at SINU Village ahead of the event.
The planned works include upgrading ablution blocks, electrical and lighting systems, drainage and stormwater infrastructure, roads, walkways and parking areas.
Improvements will also be made to fencing, gates and access control, as well as landscaping and signage.
Professor Aqorau welcomed the initiative, saying the agreement demonstrated the importance of collaboration between government institutions.
“SINU belongs to the Government and people of Solomon Islands,” Professor Aqorau said.
He said partnerships between government institutions provided a way forward in supporting national development initiatives.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by officials from both SINU and MCILI.
The SINU delegation included Professor Aqorau, Executive International Relations Officer Andrew Awa and BICS Manager Samson Bisafo.
The MCILI delegation included Mr Donga, Chairman of the National Trade Fair 2026 Moses Waririu, Donalee Vozoto and Junior Ma’ahuliu.
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has called on the Government to strengthen transparency, accountability and community consultation in the management of the country’s mineral resources.
The call comes amid concerns raised by landowners over the proposed Mineral Resources Bill 2025 and the potential social, economic and environmental impacts of mining activities in Solomon Islands.
TSI said landowners from North and Central Guadalcanal, through their spokesperson Walton Naezon, had petitioned the Government to delay consideration of the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 and undertake broader and more meaningful consultation with affected communities and the wider public.
The organisation welcomed the Government’s decision to receive the petition and commended Mr Naezon for raising the concerns of resource owners.
TSI said landowners and citizens must be properly consulted before decisions are made concerning the exploitation of the country’s natural resources.
It also called for legislation governing mining to be fair, transparent and protective of the rights and interests of Solomon Islanders.
One of the organisation’s key concerns is the proposed “constructive consent” provision, which it said should be removed entirely from the Bill.
TSI said that while mining has often been promoted as a pathway to economic growth, the benefits promised to communities have not always matched the social, economic and environmental costs associated with resource extraction.
The organisation pointed to continuing challenges faced by communities in accessing healthcare, education, infrastructure and employment, while rivers, forests, coastlines and other ecosystems remain under pressure from development and extraction activities.
“True development cannot be measured by minerals extracted or revenue generated,” TSI said, stressing that development should improve people’s lives, protect the environment and safeguard the interests of future generations.
The organisation also emphasised the importance of customary land, saying it should not be treated merely as an economic asset because it is closely connected to identity, culture, history and livelihoods.
TSI said landowners must be treated as genuine partners in development rather than as passive recipients of decisions already made.
It said meaningful consultation should provide communities with access to relevant information, sufficient time to consider proposals and genuine opportunities to influence decisions.
Environmental concerns
TSI also raised concerns about environmental protection and enforcement, saying weak or poorly enforced safeguards could result in pollution, ecosystem degradation and damage to community livelihoods.
It called for environmental laws to be properly enforced, breaches investigated and those found responsible held accountable, including through remediation where appropriate.
The organisation also referred to recent concerns surrounding 33 shipments from Rennell and Bellona, saying allegations involving a lack of transparency, approvals or adequate safeguards should be independently investigated.
TSI said the public has a legitimate interest in knowing how the country’s natural resources are extracted, licensed, transported and exported.
It called for proper documentation, effective oversight and stronger accountability across the sector.
The organisation further urged the Ministry of Mines and Energy to work closely with relevant agencies, including the Environment, Forestry, Public Prosecutions and Police, to strengthen enforcement.
TSI said the February 2026 memorandum of understanding following Commonwealth prosecution training could provide a foundation for addressing environmental and resource-related offences.
It called on authorities to conduct thorough investigations and pursue prosecutions where sufficient evidence exists.
People before profits
TSI acknowledged the Government’s proposed framework for Alluvial Mining Licences and its focus on reserving opportunities for Solomon Islanders.
However, it stressed that policies alone were not enough.
According to TSI, a strong mining framework must include transparent licensing, workplace safety, child protection, environmental safeguards, fair benefit-sharing and effective enforcement.
The organisation said large-scale mining should not proceed at the expense of communities and the environment.
It urged the Government to prioritise people before profits, sustainability before short-term gains and accountability before political convenience.
TSI also called for greater economic diversification, arguing that Solomon Islands should not become overly dependent on mining.
It identified agriculture, fisheries, tourism, manufacturing and entrepreneurship as sectors that could provide alternative pathways for economic development.
The organisation also highlighted opportunities such as reviving cattle farming in Western Province, strengthening initiatives including Yadina and the Livestock Development Authority, and responsibly progressing infrastructure projects such as Bina Harbour and Suava Bay.
It said economic opportunities and essential services should also be decentralised to allow provinces to develop their own strengths and reduce dependence on Honiara.
Stronger institutions needed
TSI said resource management must ultimately be guided by honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability.
It stressed that leaders entrusted with public power have a responsibility to protect the interests of the people and the country rather than those of a select few.
The organisation also called for greater participation by civil society, churches, traditional leaders, women, youth and landowners in decisions affecting the country’s natural resources.
TSI said Solomon Islands’ natural resources should be regarded as a gift entrusted to the present generation and not as an unlimited commodity.
It warned that poor management of those resources could place an unnecessary burden on future generations.
The organisation maintained that Solomon Islands does not have to choose between economic development and environmental protection.
It said both could be achieved through strong laws, transparent institutions, responsible investment and genuine community participation.
TSI also said companies that comply with the law and make a positive contribution should be able to operate within a predictable regulatory environment, while those that breach the law should face appropriate consequences.
It urged the Government to strengthen institutions, improve transparency, protect landowners’ rights, enforce environmental and mining standards, and ensure fair benefit-sharing.
“The time for complacency has passed,” TSI said.
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BY NED GAGAHE
Opposition has condemned Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau early, describing his departure as a “national embarrassment”.
PM Wale returned a day after arriving in Palau following the motion of no-confidence noticed against him on Saturday.
This is not the first time for a Solomon Islands prime minister to exit the PIFLM early due to domestic leadership challenge.
Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare, when he was prime minister of DCGC government also left PIFLM early in Samoa in early September 2017 due to a motion launched against him.
The difference in each scenario is Wale is the current chair of PIFLM, and Sogavare was not.
In a statement yesterday, Opposition leader Sogavare said Wale’s abrupt departure from the regional leaders’ meeting raised questions about the stability, judgment and priorities of the Government.
“As the outgoing Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, the Prime Minister has a responsibility to provide leadership, represent Solomon Islands with dignity and participate fully in discussions on issues of vital importance to the Pacific region,” he said.
Wale had been forced to leave the meeting prematurely because of the political crisis at home following the filing of a motion of no confidence against him by former Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga.
Maelanga had filed the motion citing what he described as a fundamental breakdown of confidence in Wale’s leadership and decision-making.
Opposition said the development was more than a political disagreement and represented what it described as a serious leadership failure.
Sogavare also compared Wale’s early departure incident with former Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s participation in a Pacific Islands Forum Troika meeting in Brisbane earlier this year while facing political uncertainty at home.
The Opposition said Manele remained committed to the full duration of the Troika meeting and continued to engage in regional affairs despite facing a no-confidence challenge.
“Prime Minister Wale, by contrast, has been compelled to abandon an important regional commitment because his political house is unstable,” the Opposition said.
The Opposition further questioned how a serving senior minister could file a motion of no confidence against his own Prime Minister only months after the GREAT Coalition Government took office.
It said the development demonstrated a serious breakdown of trust and confidence within the Government.
The Opposition said it would continue to push for accountability, transparency, responsible leadership and the national interest.
It said Solomon Islands should be demonstrating stability, maturity and strong leadership in the Pacific, but claimed Wale’s early departure had instead presented the region with an image of political uncertainty and division.
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BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Opposition has rejected rumours that some of its members of Parliament have been won over to support the GREAT Coalition Government.
Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare in a statement issued yesterday described the claims as baseless and politically motivated.
He said that the rumours were intended to create confusion, undermine public confidence and give the impression that the Opposition was fractured.
He said that the parliamentary group remained mature, intact, united and firmly knitted as a parliamentary group.
“Our members understand the responsibility entrusted to them by their constituents and the people of Solomon Islands, and they will not be swayed, enticed or pressured simply for the sake of making up numbers,” the leader said in the statement.
The opposition leader said that politics was not merely a numbers game, highlighting that principles, accountability, conviction and the national interest must also guide political decisions.
MPs entered Parliament with a mandate from their constituents and remained focused on the issues that matter most to ordinary Solomon Islanders according to the statement from the Opposition.
It said that the opposition remain united in its commitment to scrutinising the Government, providing responsible political leadership and advocating for the development priorities that people urgently need.
The Opposition Leader also rejected what the statement described as political manoeuvring and attempts to manufacture instability within the Opposition.
“We will not be distracted by rumours, political manoeuvring or attempts to manufacture instability within our ranks. The Opposition knows where it stands, what it stands for, and whom it stands for the people of Solomon Islands,” the statement said.
The statement comes at an important time of political and leadership challenge, with the opposition leader urging Solomon Islanders to remain calm, sharp and prayerful.
The Opposition also encouraged the public not to be misled by unverified claims circulating through political conversations and social media.
“We brush aside the rumour and urge Solomon Islanders to continue praying for our elected leaders in this time of leadership challenge,” the statement said.
The Opposition Leader said the Official Opposition would continue to conduct itself with maturity, discipline and respect for the democratic institutions of Solomon Islands.
The statement said the Opposition’s focus remained firmly on the national interest and on ensuring that the voices, aspirations and development needs of Solomon Islanders remained at the centre of its parliamentary work.
The opposition concluded by reaffirming its position that it remained intact, united and focused.
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Solomon Islands hands over PIF chairmanship to Palau after a year of leadership focused on Pacific unity and collective action. Solomon Islands has handed over the chairmanship of the Pacific Islands Forum to Palau, marking the end of its year leading the regional organisation. Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Rick Houenipwela represented Solomon Islands [...]
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MEDIA STATEMENT
By Hon. Clezy Rore
Member of Parliament (MP) North Vella La Vella Constituency
I have resigned from my position as Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs because I can no longer continue to serve in Cabinet where decisions directly affecting the justice sector are made without consultation with the Minister responsible for that sector.
The immediate issue concerns the appointment of the Attorney-General and the determination of his remuneration and terms and conditions of service at approximately $35,000 per fortnight .
I want to make it clear that my resignation is not a personal objection to the Attorney-General. The Attorney-General is an important constitutional office holder, and I fully respect the office and the responsibilities that come with it.
My concern is the process by which this decision was made and the principle of fairness across the justice sector .
As Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, I should have been consulted before a decision of this nature was made.
My only involvement was a request to the AUSAID to provide salary tops for two key positions within the Ministry. These are for the Solicitor General and the Senior Legal Draftsman, amid concerns over Government’s loss of several legal cases. The request was made to attract and retain competent experts for these critical positions, whose roles are vital to the government. AUSAID responded affirmatively to my request. Beyond these two positions, other decisions directly affecting the justice sector are made without consulting me as the Minister responsible for that sector.
The Attorney-General is the principal legal adviser to the Government, and his terms and conditions of service are matters that have significant implications for the justice sector and government as a whole.
More importantly, the Attorney-General is not the only senior constitutional office holder within the justice system.
We have the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Public Solicitor , both of whom hold important constitutional offices. We also have our judges and magistrates, as well as government lawyers and other legal professionals who carry out critical functions in maintaining the rule of law and administering justice.
Many of our government lawyers have for some time been seeking improvements to their terms and conditions of employment. Yet there has been no corresponding comprehensive improvement across the justice sector.
It is therefore difficult for me, as Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, to justify a situation where the remuneration and terms and conditions of one constitutional office holder are substantially improved while the circumstances of other constitutional office holders, judges, magistrates and government lawyers remain essentially unchanged.
This is not about begrudging anyone a fair salary. It is about fairness, equity and consistency.
If the Government has determined that the responsibilities and demands of the Attorney-General’s office warrant a significant improvement in remuneration, then we should also have a serious and structured discussion about the remuneration and conditions of the other key offices and professionals who sustain our justice system.
Our judges and magistrates must be properly supported. The Director of Public Prosecutions and Public Solicitor must be properly supported. Our government lawyers must have competitive and fair terms and conditions so that we can retain experienced and competent legal professionals within Government.
The justice system cannot be strengthened by improving the conditions of only one office while leaving the rest behind.
There is also an important constitutional principle at stake. Decisions concerning constitutional offices should be approached carefully, transparently and with proper consultation. The Minister responsible for the sector should not learn of or be presented with major decisions affecting the justice system after those decisions have effectively already been made.
Cabinet government requires consultation, collective responsibility and respect for the responsibilities of individual Ministers.
I cannot in good conscience continue to serve as Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs while being expected to defend or support an approach that I believe is unfair to the wider justice sector and was made without proper consultation with the Minister responsible.
My resignation is therefore a matter of principle and responsibility , not personality.
I remain committed to the independence of the judiciary, the rule of law, equality before the law and a strong and properly resourced justice system.
I believe that every person working to uphold justice and the Constitution deserves to be treated fairly, and that improvements to remuneration and conditions should be considered through a transparent, consistent and equitable process.
The justice sector belongs to all of us. Its integrity must not be compromised by selective treatment or decisions made without proper consultation.
Hon. Clezy Rore
Member of Parliament (MP) North Vella La Vella Constituency
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MEHRD LAUNCHES NATIONAL CONSULTATION FOR THE 2027–2031 NATIONAL EDUCATION ACTION PLAN
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) today officially launched the national consultation for the development of the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2027–2031 at the National Aquatic Centre in Honiara.
The two-day consultation, held from 1–2 September 2026, brings together provincial governments, education providers, school leaders, teachers, student representatives, youth and women, development partners, faith-based organisations, non-government organisations, civil society organisations, MEHRD officials and representatives of the Solomon Islands Government.
The NEAP 2027–2031 will serve as the education sector’s principal five-year implementation plan. It is grounded in a planning framework that links Sustainable Development Goal 4, the Pacific Regional Education Framework, the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy, the Education Strategic Framework 2015–2030, successive National Education Action Plans and MEHRD annual work plans.
Delivering the official opening statement, MEHRD Supervising Permanent Secretary Mrs Linda Wate said the new NEAP must not be viewed simply as a Ministry document, but as a national education plan belonging to all Solomon Islanders.
She said the plan must reflect the experiences, aspirations, challenges and priorities of the provinces, schools, teachers, learners, families and communities. “We cannot shape the future of education from Honiara alone,” Mrs Wate said.
Mrs Wate encouraged participants to examine honestly the achievements and challenges of the current NEAP 2022–2026 and determine what the education sector should continue, stop or begin doing differently. She stressed that learners must remain at the centre of every discussion and decision.
She also emphasised that inclusion must meaningfully address the needs of children in remote and rural communities, learners with disabilities and additional learning needs, girls and boys, young people at risk of dropping out, and others who experience barriers to quality education.
Provincial ownership, she said, would be essential because education challenges and service-delivery conditions vary significantly between urban centres and remote island communities. The new plan must therefore provide clear national direction while remaining responsive to provincial and local realities.
Mrs Wate called for a practical plan that clearly identifies intended outcomes, responsibilities, resources, timelines and measures of progress. She also urged government, development partners and communities to work towards one national education agenda, one set of priorities and coordinated implementation.
Mr Benjamin Grubb, Head of Office, UNICEF Solomon Islands, addressed the launch and reaffirmed UNICEF’s support for an inclusive, equitable and evidence-informed national education plan centred on the needs, rights and wellbeing of every child.
Ms Sammy O’Hara, Second Secretary, New Zealand High Commission, also addressed participants and reaffirmed New Zealand’s continuing partnership with the Solomon Islands Government and its support for national education priorities.
Consultation to validate and prioritise strategies
During the consultation, participants will consider a consolidated analysis of the education sector, including achievements, continuing challenges and recommendations for improvement. They will review proposed strategic priorities using a “Start–Stop–Continue” approach to identify effective strategies that should continue, approaches that should stop or be revised, missing interventions and priority actions for implementation from 2027.
Participants will also hear the perspectives of students and parents and work towards consensus on the key recommendations to be incorporated into the final NEAP 2027–2031.
The consultation represents an important opportunity for education stakeholders to collectively shape a practical, achievable and inclusive plan that improves learning and supports the wellbeing of every learner in Solomon Islands.
The workshop will conclude on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Irowane Attends Tahiti Pacific Games
Test Event and Development Camp
By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR
Star Sports, Honiara
Solomon Islands national triathlete Jude Timson Irowane is the only athlete from Solomon Islands among 45 athletes from 10 nations across the region taking part in the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup and Development Camp on Moorea Island, Tahiti.
The week-long event, delivered by Oceania Triathlon and AusTriathlon, also serves as the official test event for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti and another important step on the region’s pathway towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Speaking to Star Sports from Tahiti, the 27-year-old said it was another privilege to return to a competitive environment and train alongside some of the region’s top triathletes.
“So honoured to be here for the camp. We have just finished off our test event and are now looking forward to the training camp in the coming days,” he said.
Irowane explained that the test event consisted of a 750-metre sprint swim, 20-kilometre cycling leg and a 5-kilometre run at the same venue that will host next year’s Pacific Games.
“So excited to once again train and compete against triathlon friends from across the region. It is also a privilege to learn new things in the sport as it continues to evolve in the region and become more competitive,” he added.
Irowane made his Pacific Games debut at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, finishing eighth overall in the Elite Men’s Super Sprint event, and is now looking to improve on that performance when the Games return next year in Tahiti.
However, the Solomon Islands triathlete acknowledged that his preparation has not been without challenges, particularly when it comes to finding suitable training opportunities at home.
“There have been so many ups and downs in my preparation, especially with sports management, personal commitments and environmental factors such as roads and places to train, as well as having no competitions back home.
“But I am always finding ways to do my own training and also join in with other Pacific triathletes to compete,” he said.
Despite the challenges, Irowane said the opportunity to participate in the regional camp was valuable as he continues to develop his skills and gain experience alongside athletes from across the Pacific.
He also took the opportunity to acknowledge the support of his family, friends and those who have helped him remain committed to the sport.
“I would also like to thank my secretary, Naomi Fujiyama, for her tireless efforts in making sure I train even when it’s difficult, and also my family and friends for their continuous support and prayers,” he added.
Meanwhile, the event runs from August 29 to September 4, opening with the Development Regional Cup sprint race before continuing with a four-day development camp covering swim, bike and run techniques, transition speed and open-water navigation.
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Solomon Islands triathlete Jude Timson Irowane poses for a photo during the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup and Development Camp in Moorea, Tahiti.
Irowane Attends Tahiti Pacific Games
Test Event and Development Camp
By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR
Star Sports, Honiara
所罗门群岛国家三项全能运动员朱德·蒂姆森·伊罗瓦内(Jude Timson Irowane)是来自10个国家的45名运动员中唯一一位来自所罗门群岛的运动员,参加在塔希提的摩雷亚岛举行的世界三项全能发展区域杯和发展营。
为期一周的活动由大洋洲三项全能协会和澳大利亚三项全能协会主办,同时也是2027年塔希提太平洋运动会的官方测试活动,是该地区通往2028年洛杉矶奥运会的重要一步。
这位27岁的运动员在接受《星际体育》采访时表示,能够回到竞争环境并与该地区一些顶尖的三项全能运动员一起训练是另一种特权。
“能够参加这个营地我感到非常荣幸。我们刚刚完成了测试活动,现在期待接下来的训练营,”他说。
伊罗瓦内解释说,测试活动包括750米的短距离游泳、20公里的骑行和5公里的跑步,地点与明年将举办的太平洋运动会相同。
“我非常兴奋能够再次与来自该地区的三项全能朋友们一起训练和比赛。同时,能够在这项运动中学习新知识也是一种特权,因为它在该地区不断发展并变得更加竞争,”他补充道。
伊罗瓦内在2023年霍尼亚拉太平洋运动会上首次亮相,最终在精英男子超级短距离项目中获得第八名,他现在希望在明年回到塔希提时能在比赛中取得更好的成绩。
然而,这位所罗门群岛的三项全能运动员承认,他的准备并非没有挑战,尤其是在寻找合适的训练机会方面。
“在我的准备过程中经历了很多起伏,特别是在体育管理、个人承诺以及环境因素(如道路和训练场所)方面,还有就是在家乡没有比赛。
“但我总是寻找机会进行自己的训练,并与其他太平洋的三项全能运动员一起参加比赛,”他说。
尽管面临挑战,伊罗瓦内表示,参加区域营地的机会是宝贵的,因为他继续发展自己的技能,并与来自整个太平洋的运动员一起获得经验。
他还借此机会感谢他的家人、朋友以及那些帮助他保持对这项运动承诺的人。
“我还想感谢我的秘书,直美·藤山(Naomi Fujiyama),感谢她在我训练困难时的辛勤付出,以及我的家人和朋友们对我的持续支持和祈祷,”他补充道。
与此同时,该活动将于8月29日至9月4日举行,开幕式为发展区域杯短跑比赛,随后将进行为期四天的训练营,内容包括游泳、骑行和跑步技巧、过渡速度和开放水域导航。
DUO RETURN TO JOIN NATIONAL TEAM
Solomon Islands duo Don Keana and James Do’oro who are part of the Rewa Football Club [FC] in Fiji are returning to the country.
This came after they were called up to be part of the National Team in preparation for the 2026 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister's Cup later this month in Fiji.
Rewa FC on Tuesday night announced that both players have been excluded from Rewa FC’s final 22-member squad for the Extra Battle of the Giants 2026.
“Both players have been an important part of our team and we thank them for their contribution to Rewa FC. We wish them all the very best on national duty.
“While their absence will be felt, the management has full confidence in the depth of our squad and the players ready to step up when called upon,” the club said.
The MSG) Prime Minister's Cup is scheduled to take place in Suva, Fiji from September 17 to October 3, 2026.
Papua New Guinea has announced its withdrawal from the competition.
Vanuatu is the current champion for the men while for the women - its PNG.
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DUO RETURN TO JOIN NATIONAL TEAM
所罗门群岛的两名球员Don Keana和James Do’oro是斐济Rewa足球俱乐部(FC)的一部分,他们正在返回国内。
这是在他们被召入国家队,以备战本月晚些时候在斐济举行的2026年美拉尼西亚先锋集团(MSG)总理杯之后的决定。
Rewa FC在周二晚上宣布,这两名球员已被排除在Rewa FC参加2026年“巨人之战”额外战役的最终22人名单之外。
“这两名球员一直是我们球队的重要组成部分,我们感谢他们对Rewa FC的贡献。我们祝愿他们在国家队的任务中一切顺利。
“虽然他们的缺席会被感受到,但管理层对我们阵容的深度以及准备好在需要时挺身而出的球员充满信心,”俱乐部表示。
MSG总理杯定于2026年9月17日至10月3日在斐济苏瓦举行。
巴布亚新几内亚已宣布退出比赛。
瓦努阿图是男子组的现任冠军,而女子组则是巴布亚新几内亚的冠军。
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Chottu takes Solomon Islands voice to Melbourne sports roundtable
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
SOLOMON Islands Chess Federation (SICF) president Simon Chottu is in Melbourne, Australia, taking part in a regional roundtable focused on innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development in sport.
The two-day programme, organised by WhiteBIT Australia, brings together chess leaders and representatives from across Oceania, including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati and Solomon Islands.
The discussions are looking at how technology and innovation can strengthen sporting organisations, improve access to opportunities across the Pacific and develop more sustainable funding models.
For SICF, the programme also provides an opportunity to explore ways of expanding chess in schools and creating more opportunities for young players in Solomon Islands.
SICF President Simon Chottu joins fellow Oceania sports representatives during the Melbourne Roundtable programme.
Chottu said the gathering was important for smaller Pacific sporting federations to build partnerships and ensure that their voices are included in discussions about the future of sport.
“For Solomon Islands, this is about creating opportunities. Technology can help overcome the challenges of distance and limited resources, while partnerships can help us provide more competitions, training and development opportunities for our young people,” he said.
As part of the programme, Chottu will also visit a school chess tournament at Camberwell Boys Grammar School.
The visit will allow him to observe the development of school chess in Australia and engage with organisers and participants.
Participants engage in discussions during the Melbourne Roundtable on innovation and sustainable development in sport.
SICF said chess in schools remains an important part of its long-term development programme and hopes the Melbourne visit will provide lessons that can support the expansion of the sport among schools and young people in Solomon Islands.
The visit is also expected to strengthen relationships among Oceania chess federations and open discussions on possible cooperation in youth development, technology, sponsorship, competitions and regional chess programmes.
SICF said the Melbourne engagement forms part of its broader efforts to grow chess and create more opportunities for Solomon Islands players.
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By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Two registered nurses serving at Sinamauri Rural Health Centre (RHC) in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, have applauded UNICEF and the Australian Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), for improving facilities at the clinic.
The nurses expressed their appreciation during a short tour of the facility with officials following the handover ceremony yesterday afternoon.
UNICEF supported the successful installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, while the Australian Government supported the construction of a staff house.
The improvements are expected to strengthen primary healthcare services at the rural facility through sustainable and climate-resilient solutions.
One of the nurses, Maxwell Oloisae, said the new facilities would greatly support their work, particularly during night operations and emergencies.
“For sure, it really helps and supports our services. For the past few days that we have had the lights, it has helped us attend to patients and carry out our work smoothly and successfully without hindrance,” he said.
“This is much better than before, when we had to use a torch during the night to check patients and attend to emergency cases,” Oloisae added.
Mercy Suarana, a female nurse responsible for assisting mothers during deliveries, said the solar power had addressed a long-standing challenge faced by the clinic when mothers arrived for delivery at night.
“This is much better than before. We now have lights if a mother goes into labour at night, and we can also preserve medicines that require power because we now have electricity,” she said.
“Even though we still use our old delivery room, essential services are now available and operational. Before, we had to rely on the torch on our mobile phones,” Suarana said.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Health and Medical Services representative and Director of Kilu’ufi Hospital, Dr David Danitofea, urged the community and surrounding communities to take ownership of the improved facilities.
He said the facilities should be properly maintained and protected so they could continue serving the people of Sinamauri and surrounding communities for many years and benefit future generations.
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BY JOSES SAREN
Shortland Islands Constituency has received a $1.5 million China-funded fishing project under the Rural Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP).
The package, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), includes 16 fibreglass open utility boats and 16 60-horsepower outboard motors, which will support transportation, livelihoods and economic activities in rural communities across the constituency, the Ministry said.
According to the Ministry, the handover ceremony took place at Point Cruz Wharf on 20th August, before the goods were loaded onto a waiting vessel bound for the constituency.
Speaking on behalf of the Constituency Office and the Shortland Communities, Constituency Development Committee representative Caroline Laore thanked the PRC for the assistance, describing a partnership she says aligns directly with the constituency’s four-year development programme.
“It is a great honour to receive this generous gift, which reflects a profound recognition of the needs and aspirations of our people,” she said.
Laore, representing the Women of Shortland Islands, said the shared fishing heritage between the two countries makes the gift especially meaningful. “As you all know, we come from fishing backgrounds, in Solomon Islands as in China, and what you have done is ensure that our people will receive a direct benefit by improving the capacity of their fishing techniques,” she said, adding that fishermen will now be able to travel further out to sea, with benefits rippling through the wider village economy.
She pointed out that the boats come fitted with tyres at the bow to prevent cracking against rocks, paired with reliable engines that will improve both food security and safety at sea.
“This assistance will increase household incomes, improve food security, and uplift the dignity of the hard-working men and women who depend on the ocean for their livelihood,” Laore said.
For her, the gesture speaks to something beyond the equipment itself. “It shows that our friendship is not abstract, but practical, rooted in meeting real needs and improving lives,” she said, adding that the income earned would help families pay school fees, giving the next generation the same chance at higher education that many now working in Honiara have had.
Laore thanked the governments and people of both China and Solomon Islands, and acknowledged the constituency’s Member of Parliament for his continued support of rural development initiatives. “May this collaboration continue to flourish, bringing prosperity to our communities and reinforcing the enduring friendship between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China,” she said.
Chinese Embassy Counsellor Li Qinghua, meanwhile, congratulated the Shortland Islands Constituency office and beneficiary communities on receiving the project.
She framed the assistance within China’s broader philosophy on global development. “The over 190 countries and regions of the world are not on separate boats. We are on one huge boat. If one room of the boat gets water, the whole boat tips and sinks,” Li said, describing a “shared future” in which no one should be left behind.
For her, the support carries a meaning that goes beyond the boats themselves. “It is a tool for fishermen to generate income, hope for schoolchildren to access education, and a lifeline for the sick in medical emergencies,” Li said, noting that the gifts reflect “the deep feelings and affection of the Chinese government and people toward the government and people of Solomon Islands.”
She explained that with 85 percent of Solomon Islands’ population living in rural areas, channelling support through RSDP was a deliberate choice. “If you want a tree to grow healthy, strong and bear good fruit, you should take care of the roots,” Li said, likening rural development to nurturing those roots to give “more productivity and momentum to growth.”
Li closed by wishing the RSDP programme success in Shortland Islands, and voiced hope that Solomon Islands–China relations would continue to grow from strength to strength.
MRD said the RSDP is a partnership programme between the PRC and the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry, noting that China has backed the proposal-based initiative since 2023, jointly implemented by MRD and the Chinese Embassy.
The programme aligns with China’s Global Development Initiative, including the Belt and Road Initiative, and supports Solomon Islands’ National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016–2035, according to MRD. It targets rural and semi-urban communities, with a focus on strengthening social and economic infrastructure, promoting income-generating activities, and addressing food security and climate resilience.
MRD said other constituencies have received similar support under RSDP phase 2 funded projects.
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By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Seven rural health facilities in Malaita Province are now powered by solar energy in a major boost to the delivery of essential health services for mothers, children and remote communities.
The successful installation of solar electrification systems marks an important investment in strengthening primary health care, particularly in rural areas where reliable electricity remains a challenge.
The facilities now have access to a sustainable source of energy that will support maternal and child health services, immunisation, emergency care and other essential medical services.
The systems will also strengthen the facilities’ resilience during severe weather and other disruptions to electricity supply.
The project was delivered through collaboration between UNICEF, the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Malaita Provincial Government and local communities.
Speaking at the official handover ceremony, UNICEF Nutrition Officer Salome Aroma Namohunu said the achievement demonstrated the importance of strong partnerships in improving health services for Solomon Islanders.
She conveyed the apologies and best wishes of the UNICEF Chief Field Officer and Maternal and Child Health Specialist, who were unable to attend the ceremony.
“I would like to convey the apologies of the UNICEF Chief Field Officer and Maternal and Child Health Specialist for missing this occasion. However, they have conveyed their best wishes for the successful handover programme,” she said.
Namohunu acknowledged the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and Malaita Provincial Health Services, while thanking the Australian Government through DFAT for its continued partnership and commitment to improving the wellbeing of Solomon Islanders.
She said investment in primary health care was an investment in children and the future of communities.
“Investing in every primary health care facility is an investment in our children,” she said.
However, Namohunu said that the success of the solar systems would depend not only on the installation but also on long-term local ownership and proper maintenance.
“Their long-term success will depend on the continued commitment of health workers, communities, provincial authorities, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to care for and protect these valuable assets,” she said.
She reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to working alongside the national government and its partners to strengthen primary health care and improve the health and wellbeing of children, women and communities across Solomon Islands.
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