Solomon Islands have ended their FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers campaign on a high with a victory over hosts Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Sunday. Both sides were resigned to their fate, with Solomon Islands eliminated after their loss on Thursday to New Caledonia, whilst Fiji’s draw earlier in the day meant Papua New…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has successfully hosted the highly anticipated 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA) on Saturday night at the Aquatic Center. The event, widely regarded as SICCI’s most prestigious annual gathering, drew an impressive turnout from the business community. Members of SICCI came together to celebrate outstanding achievements and…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visited the Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML mine site over the weekend. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga MP and Minister of Public Service John Junior Tuhaika MP. Mr. Mingqing Gao, Chairman of Wanguo Gold Group, Chairman and General Manager of Gold Ridge…
A joint team from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are working closely together to progress the Border Management System (BMS) project. Australia is proud to be funding the SBD 18 million trilateral BMS project, which will boost Solomon Islands’ prosperity and security, simplifying the process for applying for a visa and facilitating…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), on Friday, launched three critical policy documents aimed at strengthening the enforcement of our laws to ensure the sustainability of Solomon Islands tuna fisheries. The documents include the Solomon Islands National Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Strategy, the Solomon Islands National Crewing Policy, and the Solomon Islands…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Derek Wasi has persuaded development partners alike to support agriculture development in Solomon Islands. He issued the call during the 2024 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum held in Nadi, Fiji recently. Hon. Wasi was presenting at the main plenary of the Solutions Forum on cassava…
Solomon Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata Village Surf Camp. Established in 2010, Kagata is a community-led surf and sport fishing tourism lodge in northwest Isabel province. Its pristine environment, vibrant marine life, and world-class surfing and fishing has attracted surfers from…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Deputy Secretary for Corporate Services, Mr Layten Jacob and National Director of Nursing, Mr Michael Larui successfully participated at a two-day implementation workshop on ‘Shaping a Future Health Workforce’ in the Western Pacific on 1st to 2nd of November in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. World Health…
The Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi has met and held fruitful discussions with the Rome based Director General for UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), His Excellency Dr. Qu Dongyu. This was during the 2024 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum in Nadi, Fiji recently. Its the first time for…
A visiting delegation from Guangdong Province, China, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Hon. Wayne Ghemu, on Thursday, November 14th 2024. This was part of their ongoing engagement with provinces in Solomon Islands. The delegation, led by Mr. Wang Xuecheng, Vice Chairman of the…