SI needs road, shipping network upgrades

A NEWLY launched World Bank report recommends the upgrading the Solomon Islands Road networks and enhancing inter-island shipping services to unlock new sources of economic growth. It also urges the government to revisit the Franchise Shipping Scheme. The report, titled Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth, which was launched…

SI must prioritise urban planning

THE Solomon Islands government must enhance its urban planning efforts to address the growing internal migration into urban centers, particularly Honiara City.  The World Bank report titled “Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth” that was launched yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel, highlights the urgency of this issue.  The…

WP tourism on the road to recovery

THE Western Province Tourism Association (WPTA) is on track to revitalize the province’s tourism sector after the disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This positive development follows the recent election of Pana Paza as the WPTA President, who is now leading his executive members to work on plans to revive the sector. The formation…

First flights from Honiara-Santo-Auckland

Solomon Airlines has successfully launched its first commercial flight from Honiara to Santo in Vanuatu on Monday 16 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in expanding its regional connectivity. The airline continued this momentum with the inaugural flight from Auckland to Santo, via Port Vila, on Tuesday 17 September 2024. These new routes are part…

Mangau reappointed as police chief 

Mostyn Mangau has been reappointed as the Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) for the next 12 months. The sworn-in took place on Wednesday before His Excellency the Governor General (GG) of Solomon Islands at the Government House. The Cabinet has approved his re-appointment as the Commissioner of RSIPF after he received his…

100 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

ONE hundred new scholarships will be offered to Solomon Islanders over the next 12 months in a recording breaking figure announced by the Australian Government overnight. As Solomon Islands’ nambawan education partner Australia said, it will provide this record-breaking 100 new Australia Awards to Solomon Islands over the next 12 months. Australia’s Minister for International Development…

MORE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH

Australia continues to boost the country’s health sector with the announcement of 20 existing and new health partnership deals. Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai made the announcement today where Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national…