TDA benefits from record opportunities

TETEPARE Island in Western province is the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific and is covered in lowland rainforest and surrounded by coral reefs. It is a global conservation icon. Since 2002, the Tetepare Descendant’s Association (TDA) has managed Tetepare collectively for all 3500+ registered landowners.  TDA members are rewarded for their conservation efforts…

Our Telekom’s M-Selen overseas remittance service unveiled  

BONFIRE Festival founder, Jaro Local has officially announced the launch of Our Telekom’s Mobile Money Service – M-Selen’s money transfer service covering Australia and New Zealand on Saturday night in Honiara. His announcement coincided with the Bonfire Festival 2024 sponsored by the country’s leading telecommunication service provider – Our Telekom.  Solomon Islands very own renowned musician, Jeremy Saeni known on the music…

NZ’s $100k funding support for cocoa

The New Zealand Government has provided $100, 000 in funding support towards the cocoa sector. Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi received the support last week. Upon receiving the fund, he thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their generous funding support towards the country’s cocoa sector. The funding will go…

SI Carbon Trading Policy launched 

Solomon Islands Government (SIG), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), successfully launched the Solomon Islands Carbon Trading Policy Project in Honiara last week.  This landmark initiative aims to develop an inclusive policy framework to guide carbon trading activities in the Solomon Islands, positioning the country to leverage carbon markets as part of…

Airlines appoints agent in Aust

Solomon Airlines has announced the appointment of Airline Rep Services ( a division of the CVFR Travel Group) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for the airline’s passenger business in Australia. In addition to Airline Rep Services existing appointment as GSA for Solomon Airlines in Fiji, the appointment in Australia includes provision of sales, marketing,…

National security strategy validation workshop

The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has convened a National Security Strategy (NSS) validation workshop on Monday, bringing together key stakeholders from across the country to review and provide final input on the updated NSS. The workshop marks a crucial step in ensuring that the NSS reflects the shared security priorities of the…

New buying centre in Choiseul commissioned

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Friday officially opened a new copra and cocoa buying centre in Tarekukure, Choiseul province. Prime Minster Manele led a delegation of government officials to Choiseul Province to reopen the centre. PM Manele was accompanied by Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration Harry…