BY TONY IROGA
STUDENTS at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) got an unexpected surprise yesterday afternoon when Prime Minister Mathew Wale walked into their classroom unannounced.
The Prime Minister made the surprise visit to the FIN705 Advanced Public Finance and Economics class at about 3:30pm at the Faculty of Business and Tourism Studies.
According to SINU yesterday, the class was being taught by Professor Kapila Mallah when Mr Wale arrived.
His unexpected appearance brought excitement to the classroom as he spoke with students and encouraged them to stay committed to their studies, work hard and make the most of the opportunities provided through education.
PM Wale also wished the students well in their future careers, reminding them of the important contribution they can make to Solomon Islands through their education and professional lives.
SINU Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau thanked the Prime Minister for taking time to visit the students.
“On behalf of the University, I warmly thank the Honourable Prime Minister, Mathew Wale, for visiting one of our classes and spending time with our students.
“It was a simple but very meaningful gesture,” Aqorau said.
He said the visit reminded students that their education, aspirations and future contribution to the country matter.
“When the leader of our country walks into a classroom without ceremony and speaks directly with students, it reminds them that their education, their aspirations and their future contribution to Solomon Islands genuinely matter,” he said.
Aqorau said the encounter will be an experience the students will not forget.
“They were able to meet the Prime Minister in their own classroom, speak with him and receive his personal encouragement,” he said.
Professor Mallah also welcomed the visit, saying the Prime Minister’s unexpected presence brought happiness and enthusiasm to the students.
She described the encounter as a memorable interaction between national leadership and young Solomon Islanders preparing for future responsibilities.
SINU said the visit reflects the Prime Minister’s personal interest in students and higher education, while giving the class an opportunity to experience national leadership at close range.
The university again expressed its appreciation to the Prime Minister for visiting the class and encouraging the students.
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Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare says democracy in Solomon Islands must extend beyond elections and be grounded in accountability. As we commemorate International Day of Democracy today, 15 September, it is appropriate that we reflect not only on democracy as a system of government, but on what democracy actually means to us as Solomon Islanders. Our [...]
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called for the Pacific to take a united stand on the negotiation table as the world heads towards COP31.
Mr Wale made the call during his keynote opening the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara today.
The Pacific-led conference is being hosted in the Solomon Islands for the first time, a statement by the Prime Ministers Press Secretariat this morning said.
The theme for the conference is ‘Amplifying One Pacific Voice for Action on 1.5 degrees Celsius to Stay Alive’.
As the Pacific prepares for Pre-COP31 and COP31, Wale called for sustained regional coordination and a united negotiating position.
He said Pacific countries may have different national circumstances, but must stand together on issues fundamental to the survival and wellbeing of their peoples and ocean.
“One Pacific voice must mean sustained coordination before, during and after international negotiations,” Wale said.
Wale said the conference should strengthen connections between Pacific researchers, governments, institutions and communities and help turn evidence into policy, investment and action.
“Let this gathering be remembered not only for what we discussed, but for what it helped to deliver,” he said.
Pre-COP31 will be held in Nadi, Fiji from October 5-8. The COP31 will be held in Antayla, Turkiye from November 9-20 this year.
The Pacific Community (SPC) has said Pacific countries are expected to voice out a united agenda at COP31 focusing on keeping the 1.5°C global warming limit within reach, improving direct access to climate finance, and recognising the critical role of the ocean in climate action.
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BY TONY IROGA
THE newly elected Members of Provincial Assemblies (MPAs) of Central Islands Province (CIP) have begun a two-week induction programme.
According to the Provincial Government Strengthening Programme (PGSP) statement today, the program is to help strengthen their understanding of provincial governance and leadership responsibilities.
The induction officially kicked off today and is designed to familiarise the new MPAs with their roles and responsibilities, including provincial policies, legislative frameworks, financial management procedures and community development processes.
PGSP said the induction is an important step to ensure that the newly elected provincial leaders understand the functions of government and are better equipped to serve their communities.
The programme is also focused on strengthening leadership, accountability, transparency and inclusive decision-making in the delivery of services and development programmes across Central Islands Province.
“The induction is designed to provide MPAs with the knowledge and practical skills they need to effectively carry out their responsibilities and contribute to the development priorities of Central Islands Province,” the statement said.
The two-week programme brings together officers from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) policy team.
Officers from the Office of the Ombudsman, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Parliament and the Leadership Code Commission are also expected to join the programme later.
Their participation will provide the MPAs with further knowledge on good governance, public accountability, financial oversight and the standards expected of public leaders.
The induction is expected to help equip the new provincial assembly members with a stronger understanding of their roles as they begin their term and work towards addressing the development priorities and needs of communities throughout Central Islands Province.
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HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Government of Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale is moving to take forward development initiatives previously discussed between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a stronger focus on turning those plans into practical outcomes.
The plans were reviewed in a bilateral meeting last week between Foreign Minister Hon. Rick Houenipwela and Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau.
The discussions build on initial work undertaken between the UAE and the previous GNUT Government, with the GREAT Coalition Government now identifying practical pathways to advance initiatives aligned with Solomon Islands’ development priorities.
“We have a number of areas that were already being discussed, and our task now is to see how we can take those discussions forward and translate them into practical outcomes for Solomon Islands,” Minister Houenipwela said.
Key areas include digital transformation, infrastructure, trade and investment, energy, fisheries, tourism, education and government efficiency.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Rick Houenipwela.
The UAE has outlined potential support to modernise government services, including digital population and civil registration systems, e-government platforms, e-border systems, biometric passports, customs and taxation systems, and secure national data infrastructure.
Infrastructure and development financing were also discussed, including roads, ports, airport modernisation, renewable energy and tourism facilities. The UAE has indicated its readiness to explore concessional financing and private-sector participation in priority projects identified by Solomon Islands.
Fisheries value addition remains an important economic opportunity, particularly plans to expand tuna processing capacity in the populous province of Malaita. Discussions explored how UAE investment and development finance could support processing, create employment and retain greater economic value from Solomon Islands’ fisheries resources.
Energy was another priority, with discussions focusing on reducing the high cost of electricity and expanding renewable energy and microgrid solutions for communities outside the main grid.
Mr Shehadeh said the UAE’s approach was to respond to Solomon Islands’ own priorities and development needs.
“We want to work with Solomon Islands on what Solomon Islands needs and support the country in delivering those priorities,” he said.
He also proposed a small Solomon Islands technical taskforce to work with UAE counterparts to assess priority projects, develop practical solutions and establish implementation timelines.
Education and scholarships, including opportunities for Solomon Islanders to study in the UAE, were also discussed as part of strengthening people-to-people links.
Minister Houenipwela said the focus would be on ensuring that initiatives already identified can move towards implementation and deliver tangible benefits through investment, jobs, economic diversification and improved public services.
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– OPMC PRESS SECRETARIAT
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霍尼亚拉,所罗门群岛 – 总理马修·韦尔(Hon. Matthew Wale)领导的政府正在推进之前所罗门群岛与阿拉伯联合酋长国(UAE)之间讨论的开发倡议,着重于将这些计划转化为实际成果。
这些计划在上周于帕劳科罗尔举行的第55届太平洋岛国论坛领导人会议期间,由外交部长里克·霍恩尼普维拉(Hon. Rick Houenipwela)与阿联酋外交部长加勒比和太平洋国家特使奥马尔·谢哈德(Omar Shehadeh)进行的双边会议中进行了审查。
此次讨论建立在阿联酋与前GNUT政府之间进行的初步工作基础上,伟大的联盟政府现在正在确定实际路径,以推进与所罗门群岛发展优先事项相一致的倡议。
霍恩尼普维拉部长表示:“我们有许多领域已经在讨论中,我们现在的任务是看看如何将这些讨论向前推进,并将其转化为所罗门群岛的实际成果。”
关键领域包括数字化转型、基础设施、贸易和投资、能源、渔业、旅游、教育和政府效率。
外交部长里克·霍恩尼普维拉(Hon. Rick Houenipwela)。
阿联酋已概述了现代化政府服务的潜在支持,包括数字人口和公民登记系统、电子政务平台、电子边境系统、生物识别护照、海关和税务系统,以及安全的国家数据基础设施。
基础设施和发展融资也被讨论,包括道路、港口、机场现代化、可再生能源和旅游设施。阿联酋表示愿意探索优先项目的优惠融资和私营部门参与。
渔业增值仍然是一个重要的经济机会,特别是在马莱塔省扩大金枪鱼加工能力的计划。讨论探讨了阿联酋投资和发展融资如何支持加工、创造就业机会,并从所罗门群岛的渔业资源中保留更大的经济价值。
能源是另一个优先事项,讨论集中在降低电力高成本和扩大可再生能源及微电网解决方案,以服务于主电网以外的社区。
谢哈德表示,阿联酋的做法是响应所罗门群岛自身的优先事项和发展需求。
他说:“我们希望与所罗门群岛合作,关注所罗门群岛所需的支持,帮助该国实现这些优先事项。”
他还提议成立一个小型所罗门群岛技术工作组,与阿联酋同行合作,评估优先项目,制定实际解决方案并建立实施时间表。
教育和奖学金,包括所罗门群岛人到阿联酋学习的机会,也作为加强人际联系的一部分进行了讨论。
霍恩尼普维拉部长表示,重点将放在确保已识别的倡议能够向实施迈进,并通过投资、就业、经济多样化和改善公共服务带来切实利益。
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– OPMC新闻秘书处
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The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) today formally presented a cheque to the Honourable Minister of Finance of the Solomon Islands, following the activation of the government’s Excess Rainfall (XSR) insurance policy.
This payout was triggered by recent rainfall events during early August, which mainly affected Malaita and Makira-Ulawa Provinces, and which together met the policy’s parametric thresholds, ensuring timely financial support to the nation in response to climate related impacts.
The cheque presentation demonstrates the value of innovative disaster risk financing in delivering rapid liquidity to governments and communities when it is needed most. By enabling swift access to funds, the policy helps the Solomon Islands respond to urgent needs without diverting resources from long-term development priorities.
Premium financing for this policy was made possible through the support of the Global Shield Solution Platform (GSSP) and the World Food Programme (WFP). Their contributions have helped the Solomon Islands access critical insurance coverage and strengthen technical capacity for operational planning and disaster preparedness, underscore the importance of international partnerships in climate resilience, and ensure predictable financing for nationally led multi-sectoral response, climate-related food security and emergency response interventions across the Pacific.
Speaking at the ceremony, PCRIC’s Chief Executive Officer noted:
“This payout is a direct result of the Excess Rainfall policy triggers being activated. It reflects the strength of PCRIC regional risk financing framework and the solidarity of global partners like the Global Shield and World Food Programme, who have made this coverage possible.”
The Honourable Minister of Finance expressed gratitude for the support, emphasising that the funds will provide immediate relief and strengthen the government’s capacity to respond to the impacts of extreme rainfall events.
He added that the support will help strengthen the Government’s resilience to climate-related shocks by institutionalizing risk-layering mechanisms, enabling timely and sustainable responses to emergencies and ultimately reducing humanitarian assistance needs in a context PCRIC’s of compounding shocks.
This event underscores PCRIC’s role as a regional institution dedicated to delivering innovative financial protection solutions, while highlighting the commitment of global partners to stand with Pacific nations in addressing the growing risks of climate change.
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– MOFT PRESS RELEASE
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BY NED GAGAHE
SOLOMON Islands citizens living overseas could be given the opportunity to vote in the 2028 Joint Elections, with work now underway to develop the legal and regulatory framework for out-of-country voting.
UNDP Resident Representative for the Pacific Office, Ms Munkhtuya Altangerel, revealed this at the signing ceremony for Japan’s JPY430 million (about US$3 million) contribution to the Solomon Islands Democratic Governance and Electoral Assistance Project (SIDGEAP) at the Japanese Embassy in Honiara on Tuesday.
Ms Altangerel said preparatory work on out-of-country voting had already started, recognising that the Solomon Islands diaspora is sizeable.
She said draft amendments and associated regulatory frameworks are currently being developed to establish the basis for diaspora voting.
“This draft amendments are indeed now currently under development,” Ms Altangerel said.
She said the proposed framework will seek to ensure that Solomon Islanders living outside the country can participate in the 2028 elections.
“That will also probably provide that framework on ensuring that all the people of Solomon Islands, whether they’re here or outside of the country, can participate in the upcoming 2028 elections,” she said.
The proposed reform will represent a significant change to the way Solomon Islanders overseas participate in national elections, although the details of how overseas voting would operate are yet to be finalised.
Ms Altangerel did not outline where overseas voting would take place, how voters would register, or what voting method would be used.
The out-of-country voting work forms part of the wider electoral reforms being supported under SIDGEAP, which began in January this year at the request of the Solomon Islands Government.
The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), with the broader objective of strengthening electoral institutions ahead of the 2028 elections.
Ms Altangerel said the new programme builds on more than a decade of electoral assistance through the former Strengthening the Electoral Cycle in Solomon Islands Project.
She said the new phase will focus more heavily on structural reforms to electoral laws, strengthening electoral systems at provincial level and promoting more inclusive participation.
The programme will also target participation by women, young people and persons with disabilities, while strengthening electoral integrity, accountability and public confidence.
Japan’s US$3 million contribution will support the programme from 2026 to 2028, covering operational readiness, institutional strengthening and inclusive participation ahead of the elections.
The announcement comes as preparations for the 2028 elections begin well ahead of polling day, with UNDP saying the aim is to strengthen the legal, institutional and operational foundations of the electoral system.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has also said the Japan-UNDP support will help position it to conduct future by-elections and the 2028 General Elections with greater transparency and inclusiveness.
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
UNITED States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has announced that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will assess the rehabilitation needs of the National Parliament building.
He made the announcement during his official visit to the National Parliament in Honiara on Tuesday, September 8, as part of his three-day visit to Solomon Islands.
National Parliament of Solomon Islands Media (NPSIM) stated that the assessment will focus on the rehabilitation needs of the Parliament building, which was constructed in 1993 with United States support to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
The Parliament building has since remained a symbol of the longstanding partnership between Solomon Islands and the United States.
Clerk of the National Parliament, Jefferson Hallu, welcomed Deputy Secretary Landau and acknowledged the continued support of the United States towards parliamentary development.
The visit also highlighted the shared values of democracy, accountability and cooperation between the two countries.
Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit extended beyond Parliament, with his programme including commemorations at Red Beach and the Bloody Ridge Memorial on Guadalcanal.
At the commemorations, he paid tribute to the sacrifices of Solomon Islanders, Americans and Allied forces who fought during the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Second World War.
He also announced US support for the preservation of the Bloody Ridge battlefield through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
The support aims to help preserve the historic battlefield as an important site of remembrance and education for future generations.
The National Parliament described the visit as a reaffirmation of the strong ties between Solomon Islands and the United States.
It also expressed its commitment to continued cooperation with the United States in strengthening parliamentary capacity and democratic governance.
Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit comes as the two countries continue to reflect on their shared history from the Guadalcanal Campaign while looking towards stronger cooperation in the years ahead.
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BY TONY IROGA
Leader of the Official Opposition Group, Manasseh Sogavare, has warned the Government not to use the constitutional provision for interim spending as a substitute for timely preparation of the national Budget.
Mr Sogavare made the remarks in Parliament on Monday this week during debate before the motion for sine die.
He said Section 103(1) of the Constitution was intended as a temporary safeguard in circumstances where an Appropriation Act had not come into operation at the beginning of a financial year.
According to Mr Sogavare, the provision allows only the expenditure necessary to continue public services at a level not exceeding the previous year’s services.
He said such spending could continue only until the new Appropriation Act comes into force or four months have expired, whichever comes first.
Sogavare said the limitation has important implications for the Government’s plans for 2027.
“If Government chooses to proceed under section 103(1), it must be frank with this House and with the country about what that means,” Sogavare said.
He argued that major new programmes and expanded government services should not be considered fully funded under the interim arrangement simply because they have been announced.
Sogavare’s comments come as Parliament considers the Government’s approach to public spending ahead of the new financial year, with concerns raised over the need for proper Budget preparation and parliamentary approval.
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Opposition demands answers over claims Australian aid and treaty talks may be linked to Solomon Islands’ domestic politics. The Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition is deeply concerned by communications that appear to reveal an extraordinary attempt to use prospective Australian financial assistance and bilateral treaty negotiations to influence the outcome of Solomon [...]
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BY CHARLES STENNETT
Parliament has passed a resolution that provides the constitutional authority for Government to continue expenditure required to maintain public services at the commencement of the 2027 financial year while the 2027 Appropriation Bill is being prepared and considered by Parliament.
Government used its numbers yesterday to steamroll the motion through parliament amid protest by the leaders of Opposition and Independent, and Public Accounts Committee for it to be withdrawn.
Minister for Finance and Treasury Rexon Ramofafia moved the motion in Parliament yesterday to issue monies from the Consolidated Fund to meet necessary public expenditure pending the coming into operation of the Appropriation Bill 2027 and give the Government sufficient time to complete the preparation of the 2027 Budget estimates and the Appropriation Bill.
The resolution sought to ensure the continued provision of public services at a level not exceeding that of the previous financial year, for a period of up to four months from the beginning of the 2027 financial year, or until the Appropriation Act 2027 comes into operation, whichever occurs earlier, Parliament explained in a statement yesterday.
Parliament said that in moving the Motion, Ramofafia explained that the Government intends to approach the preparation of the 2027 Budget differently and requires sufficient time to undertake the necessary preparations.
Ramofafia said the Government wants to do things differently, emphasising the need for adequate time to prepare the 2027 Appropriation Bill, which he indicated will involve a significantly larger set of budget estimates compared with previous appropriations.
Leader of Opposition Manasseh Sogavare, Leader of Independent Peter Shanel Agovaka, and the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Paul Bosawai, all called on the Finance Minister to withdraw the Motion.
Their concerns raised during the debate centred on the proposed duration and the need for Parliament to maintain appropriate scrutiny and oversight of public expenditure through the annual appropriation process.
However, when put to the vote, the Motion was passed by the National Parliament. The ‘aye’ outnumbered the ‘no’ votes.
Parliament is now adjourned sine die or until a date is set for the next meeting.
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PM Wale says Bloody Ridge must preserve wartime history, honour the fallen and serve as a place of remembrance and peace. Prime Minister Mathew Wale today participated in national commemorations at the Bloody Ridge National Historical Park, Guadalcanal, marking 84 years since the decisive battles of the Guadalcanal Campaign during the Second World War. In [...]
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BY TONY IROGA
The National Parliament has adjourned sine die, bringing the Fourth Meeting of the Twelfth Parliament to a formal close.
The adjournment followed the passage of Motion No. 27 – Motion of Sine Die, moved by Prime Minister Matthew Wale today.
Moving the motion, Prime Minister Wale said the adjournment will allow the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) more time to consult on the Mineral Resources Bill.
The committee is expected to undertake further consultation on proposed amendments to the Bill, following a petition presented to Members of Parliament by resource owners.
Wale said it is important for the committee to be given enough time to carry out the necessary consultations before the Bill returns to Parliament for further consideration.
He also linked the sine die motion to Motion No. 26, which Parliament passed earlier under Section 103(1) of the Constitution.
That motion provides for the continued funding of public services pending the commencement of the 2027 Appropriation Act.
PM Wale said the adjournment will give the Government “a bit of space” to prepare the 2027 Appropriation Bill.
He said the break will also allow parliamentary committees to continue progressing matters that require further consultation.
The passage of Motion No. 27 formally concluded the current meeting of Parliament, although work on key legislation and government preparations will continue during the adjournment.
An adjournment sine die means the current meeting of Parliament has ended without a specific date being set for its next sitting and Parliament is to reconvene at a later date in accordance with the Constitution and parliamentary procedures.
With the Fourth Meeting now concluded, attention will turn to the Government’s preparations for the 2027 Appropriation Bill and the Bills and Legislation Committee’s further consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill.
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BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has thanked Members of the GREAT Coalition who have remained with the Government, as well as those who have recently joined the coalition.
A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) today said whilst speaking in parliament today, Mr Wale acknowledged his members solidarity as critical to maintaining stability in Parliament and Government.
He also welcomed the new members of the GREAT Coalition and thanked them for their confidence in the Government’s vision for Solomon Islands.
“Let us achieve stability in the House and in Government because we have a reasonable, realistic and achievable vision for our people,” Mr Wale said.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the GREAT Coalition’s vision is fast and that resistance to change is inevitable, pointing out that many things are changing under GREAT Coalition vision.
“And of course we will expect some resistance. That is only human. We accept that too,” he said.
Mr Wale said the Government must respond to differences through greater dialogue and discussion rather than allowing internal issues to escalate and unnecessarily agitate the public.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also said that he is personally learning from the experience and is committed to listening to different viewpoints.
“I must learn from, I am learning from and hope to keep learning, keep being open to dialogue and discussions,” he said.
The Prime Minister said the Government is working to strengthen internal dialogue and make sure that issues are resolved internally through consultation.
The statement said Mr Wale referred to this is an important approach in maintaining stability and public confidence as the Government implements its reform agenda.
He reaffirmed that the GREAT Coalition remains focused to deliver a reasonable, realistic and achievable vision for the people of Solomon Islands while ensuring stability in Parliament and Government.
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