SOLOMON Islands must create a more favorable business environment by adjusting regulations to attract both international and domestic investors. This was underscored by the World Bank Senior Economist for the Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment Global Practice for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Lodewijk Smets in an interview with local media Tuesday. Mr Smets was speaking following…
THE High Court has ruled in favor of the application for the dismissal of the petition filed against the Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal, Peter Shanel Agovaka. The petition was filed by one of the eight contenders for the Central Guadalcanal Constituency Parliamentary Seat in the April 17 National General Election, Jeromy Manengelea Rex.…
A suspect in his 20s has been arrested for the allegation of murder after a stabbing incident at Gilbert camp area, East Honiara early this week. It was alleged that the suspect stabbed the deceased with a short knife on his neck after an argument broke out between them. The motive behind the stabbing incident is…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Professional Standards and Internal Investigations (PSII) delivered a week of specialised Discipline Process and Procedure Training to 36 RSIPF Discipline Officers. The training was delivered last week with the support of the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). Discipline Officers from every province attended the training which runs from…
INFLATION in the Solomon Islands is projected to ease to 3.7 percent in 2024 and further decline to 3.3 percent in 2025, according to the newly released World Bank Pacific Economic Update launched yesterday in Suva, Fiji. The report, titled Diminishing Growth amid Global Uncertainty: Ramping Up Investment in the Pacific, highlights the need for…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is collaborating with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) in the country to address the issue of high rate of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs). The NCDs prevention and control: ‘Linking FBOs and Non-Communicable Diseases Summit’ held last week in Honiara brought together more than 20 church representatives. The Ministry of Health…
MANAGER Key Accounts of Our Telekom’s M-Selen Team, Christina Palusi has highlighted the importance and efficiency of the newly launched innovative remittance service initiative. The initiative was officially launched at the Bonfire Festival 2024 at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Saturday night. “Our Telekom is excited to announce the launch of its innovative…
A TOTAL of 365 students graduated on Thursday during the RC Nicholson College annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony. The colorful event was held at the school compound at Vonunu, South Vella, Western Province. This year’s graduation was celebrated under the theme “Unity in Diversity, Quality Education for All.” A large crowd of proud families, school…
AFTER years of hard work and sleepless nights, 120 students of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) graduated last Friday with certificates in various programs they successfully undertook. The 2024 Graduation Ceremony filled the school hall with cheers, applauses and a palpable sense of accomplishment as students marked a monumental milestone in their educational journey. The…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming rise of Gender- Base Violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands, which is a violation of basic human rights. Recent media reports have shown an increase in GBV which is a very grave concern. As a signatory to International human rights treaties like the Convention…