SI is part of PIF’s mandated troika mission to New Caledonia as regional leaders collaborate to help resolve the political stalemate in the territory long annexed by France SOLOMON Islands, Cook Islands and Tonga – the Pacific Islands Forum Troika – have been mandated to visit New Caledonia to hold discussions in an effort to…
$30m budget rescue package from China The leader of independent MPs in Solomon Islands is demanding the country’s prime minister provide more information about a budget rescue package from China. Early this week, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced that China would hand more than $30 million in “budgetary support” to the Pacific Island…
Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Officers have carried out a significant demolishing operation targeting illegal markets within the city. The operation, which took place recently, saw the demolition of betelnut markets at Mamana Water, Fijian Quarter, and Whiteriver 01 bus stop. Law Enforcement Director Robert Madeo emphasized the commitment of his division to maintaining…
THE Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Heath Bruns as Country Head ANZ Solomon Islands, subject to regulatory approvals. Reporting to Sarah Stubbings, ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, Mr Bruns will have responsibility for ANZ’s retail and commercial banking business in the Solomon Islands. “The Pacific is a key…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed Solomon Islands interest in establishing a reciprocal visa arrangement with Hapan for ordinary passport-holders, saying this will further strengthen the people-to-people relations between the two countries. PM Manele articulated this in his bilaterial meeting with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio at the margins of the 10th Japan Pacific Allies…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has clarified the status of seven clinical doctors whose employment contracts have lapsed, saying four of them had their three months extension approved, whilst the reengagement of the other three will be sorted out next week. The clarification issued yesterday was prompted by various comments on this…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources officially launched two key national marine species management plans for crocodile and turtle in Honiara on Wednesday. This is part of the ministry’s signifying ongoing efforts to protect and manage its saltwater crocodile and marine turtle populations, a statement issued by the Government Communication Unit said. Fisheries Minister…
Australia has formally handed over information, communications and technology (ICT) equipment to Solomon Islands Immigration Division (SIID) to support strong and secure borders. Australian Border Force (ABF) gifted laptops, desktops and other accessories to be used primarily in the outposts in Munda and the new immigration office in Auki. This will ensure the efficient application…
Gordon Iro, the 19-year-old central defender from the Solomon Islands, has been a standout player for Real Kakamora in the Telekom S-League (TSL) and recently represented his country in the OFC Men’s U19 Championship. Despite his team’s valiant effort, Solomon Islands fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile in…
TULAGI’S main market officially reopened following Australian-funded refurbishments, revitalising the Central Province capital with a more functional, accessible and climate resilient market. The market refurbishment was officially handed over by the Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek Wasi, and the Premier for Central Province, Michael Salini, together…