Nathaniel Waena News

The election of Governor General is underway in Honiara. Nine candidates have been nominated for the Governor General's post at the close of nominations yesterday afternoon.

Parliament of the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Times reports the Pacific nation is to elect its next Governor-General today.

Director of the dolphin marine mammal centre at Gavutu, near Tulagi, Central Province, Chris Porter says he was overwhelmed by the visit of Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena on Saturday.

Acting Prime Minister Fred Fono has welcomed the appointment of two new government ministers to Cabinet following a ministerial reshuffle exercise on May 5. Laurie Chan, MP for West Guadalcanal and Manasseh Maelanga, MP for East Malaita were sworn-in before the Governor General, Sir Nathaniel Waena this morning.

The new Auditor General and a new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Forestry were sworn-in before the Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena at Government House this morning.

A series of programmes and activities have been organised for the launching of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission this week, starting today.

Solomon Islands has provided cash donations towards the victims of the recent bushfires in Australia and flood victims in Fiji which killed more than 200 innocent lives in the two countries.

Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena has said he hopes that Solomon Islands will host a Regional Ministerial Meeting next year.

John Key visited Honiara in the Solomon Islands to gain some perspective on the nation's woes.

A state funeral will take place for the composer of the Solomon Islands National Anthem, Panapasa Balekana.

Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena has spoken highly of the outgoing Special Coordinator of RAMSI Tim George.