Ministers urged to attend parliament prepared

Government Ministers have been urged to take their work seriously and come prepared to Parliament. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the statement following observations that a number of Ministers were unable to answer questions directed to them in the current sitting. While acknowledging that some ministers are new to their portfolios, Hon. Wale said this…

Parl adjourned to allow PAC hearings

Parliament will go on a three weeks break as of Monday 14th July to Monday 4th August 2025. This is to allow the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to conduct its enquiry and prepare a report on the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, which is now before the Speaker’s Office. In addressing Parliament, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the…

Warriors held to a draw

Western Tomoko and Honiara Warriors played out a 1-1 draw in their Pool B encounter on Saturday, July 12, at Lawson Tama Stadium. The hosts took the lead early in the first half when guest player and Central Coast FC striker Bobby Leslie muscled his way past the Tomoko defence to finish from close range,…

DRAW FOR SHIELDS & ARROWS

Central Shields and Temotu Arrows have played out a 1-1 draw in the group A clash yesterday at the Lawson Tama stadium. The draw gives both teams to earn a point each after the thrilling showdown at 12pm yesterday. It was Central Shields who open the scoring early in the first 45 minutes by a…

THIRD WIN FOR EAGLE

The Solomon Cup defending champions Malaita Eagles has secured their third win after beating Guadalcanal Hornets 1-0 on Friday as they continued with their title defense in the Solomon Cup 2025. Eagles victory over Hornets yesterday marks their third win in 3 matches played in the competition. The win give them valuable 3 points to…

Boost for Customs, border control by Australia

Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border. This support is being delivered under Australia’s SBD$11.5million capability uplift program being delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the United Nations Office on…