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Countdown to Decision Day: Solomon Islands National General Elections

Safe and democratic elections are crucial for the Solomon Islands, as they play a pivotal role in ensuring political stability, fostering development, and upholding the rights of its citizens.
Senior Foreign Secretary officials from Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu attended the dialogue and commended the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade for hosting the inaugural informal Meeting in Honiara.

"Tok Stori" Dialogue Concluded Successfully

The inaugural Melanesia Spearhead Group (MSG) Senior Officials “Tok Stori” ended successfully last week with a number of outcomes agreed upon by officials attending the dialogue.
The suspect was formally charged and released on strict bail condition and will appear before court on 1 February 2024.

Former MP for Ulawa Constituency Arrested for the Allegation of Conversion of Shipping Fund

The Corruption Investigators of the National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa Constituency On Thursday 18 January 2024 following the alleged conversion of SBD$5 million dollars for the shipping funds in 2016.
Individuals considered for a chiefly title must demonstrate a distinguished record of service to the people, a criterion fittingly met by Caretaker PM Sogavare.

Sogavare Bestowed Chiefly Title

Solomon Islands Caretaker Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare was bestowed the prestigious chiefly title from the people of Choiseul Province, marking a significant cultural event for the region.
The heavens opened up and flooded parts of Honiara and Guadalcanal.

Dark Clouds Looms Over the Games

It is the monsoon season, with the weather bureau predicting unstable weather – perhaps into and during the Pacific Games. Some say it is not the government's fault since the Pacific Games Council determined the dates for the games. But, if the weekend's wild weather is anything to go by, authorities need to step up.

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