Australia’s Acting High Commissioner Emily Flahive says that sustainable growth in the Solomon Islands depends on strengthening professional relationships. She highlighted this when addressing accountants at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Association (ISIA) Congress 2025 held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. Ms Flahive highlighted Australia’s support for Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) program, describing it as…
Betty Caroline Nanau scooped the 2025 Emerging Accountant Award of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA). The presentation of ISIA award was done on Friday evening at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, following a two-day Annual Congress. Ms. Nanau’s award spotlights fresh talent making significant strides in the Accounting field. She represents the new…
Three routes under the government Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) are now operational, enhancing maritime connectivity and flow of goods and services spurring economic development and improved access for remote communities across our islands. The newly awarded routes include: – Route 3: Servicing Sikaiana Island (ongoing) – Route 5 to Rennell Bellona Province (first trip expected soon) – Route 6 covering Makira Island Weather coast…
Farmers in parts of Western Province, particularly copra and cocoa producers from Rannoggah, Vella La Vella, and Simbo have been severely affected by shipping delays in July 2025, coupled with a sudden drop in copra prices this month. Local buyers in rural areas reported paying between $5 to $7 per kilo in July in order…
International runners from overseas have started arriving ahead of the annual FlySolomons Peace Marathon, set for this Saturday, 30 August 2025. And excitement is building in Honiara as Solomon Airlines welcomes international guests. The marathon is not only a test of endurance but also a celebration of peace, fitness, and the Solomon Islands’ rich World War II heritage,…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels. Speaking at the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting (PWWM)…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received new digital equipment to strengthen its National Fisheries Observer Program. This was made possible thanks to the support of Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Program through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), as well as FFA’s ICT Division. The handover held Monday at the MFMR…
The Solomon Islands national U-16 team, the Katukatu, will take to the field today, Wednesday with pride on the line as they face Tahiti in the fifth-place playoff of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 with Kick-off set for 3pm at Lawson Tama Stadium. The young side’s World Cup dreams were dashed after a 8-0 loss…
For as long as she can remember, Hellen had no water at home. She walked for thirty minutes over hilly terrain to fetch water from the nearest stream for her family’s daily needs. When it rained, she collected and stored rainwater. Hellen’s daily activities revolved around water availability. Many days she would trek twice to…
A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces is being held at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara. The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning…