The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has begun reviewing its business licensing ordinance, with a particular focus on tourism operators, in an effort to streamline fees and make it easier for businesses to operate within the province. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena, revealed this development during the official opening of Fatboys Resort’s new Dive Shop…
Fatboys Resort off Gizo Island in Western Province has expanded its tourism services following the official opening of a new dive shop. This latest service enhances its reputation as one of the leading holiday destinations in the Solomons. The new dive shop, located within the resort premises, aims to provide guests with a full diving experience—offering scuba gear rentals, guided dives,…
A landmark shareholding agreement was signed on Friday between Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL), the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF), and new investor ‘New Forest’. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP who officially witnessed the signing praised the collaboration, saying it follows his government’s efforts through a Cabinet Sub-committee to transfer plantation estate land titles owned by KFPL to the KLTF,…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, took time out on Saturday night to attend the much-anticipated friendly match between the Solomon Islands National Football Team and Australia’s Brisbane Roar Football Club at the National Stadium. Undeterred by the wet weather, the Prime Minister joined enthusiastic fans to witness the spirit of international friendship unfold on the pitch. …
The community of Jericho 2 of West Kola has successfully hosted a historical activity for the children by hosting an Environmental and Waste Management Speech Contest at Banana Valley (Zone 1) over the weekend. A total of twenty-two students participated in the one-day activity on Saturday 4th October. Of the total participants 16 are primary students and six secondary students. The activity was summarized by…
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of ‘weak indecisive leadership’ controlled by outside interests. In a span of three weeks, the sufferance wharves controversy has forced GNUT to reshuffle the Finance portfolio three times. Former finance minister Hon Harry Kuma was reshuffled with Hon Trevor Manemahaga and just recently replaced…
Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), has appealed to all teachers nation-wide to never underestimate the power of their influence. The delivered the powerful message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Friday in Honiara. Leokana described WTD as a day dedicated to honoring the teaching profession—one that shapes every other profession and plays a foundational role in…
People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. A supporting branch is located at Ringgi Station on Kolombangara Island. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…
POLICE are investigating and hunting for three local middle men who have been issued with nearly $180 million in cash to buy gold in Honiara but have yet to show up with any gold, according to informed sources. The money was allegedly paid by three Asians to three Solomon Islands nationals, including a police constable. The trio (Asians) are helping police in…
The second delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program for this year 2025 was held last week in Honiara. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants…