MALAITA Province government has no ordinance to regulate mining operations despite one company is currently doing prospecting in Fataleka. Malaita’s Premier, Elijah Asilaua said mining remains a potential area for future investment. He said according to the records, only one company has paid business license to do prospecting in Fataleka, East Malaita. However, Premier Asilaua…
The Western Province (WP) through the Provincial Assembly is now working on a ‘State Government Office’ as part of its plan to transition into a state government by 2027. This significant move was announced by Premier Billy Veo and majority of the Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) during the Assembly Meeting held at the…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has projected to collect a total revenue of $6,827,135 for the current fiscal year. Minister for Finance, Lemuel Kevianga stated made this projection during his speech on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly this week. However, he noted that there is still considerable work to be done to ensure that…
Dragon fruits have emerged as one of the most expensive fruits in the Honiara Central Market, with prices ranging from $30 to $80 per fruit. Customers are spending $30 to $80 to pay one dragon fruit at the Honiara Central Market. A long time vendor, Ben Pige, pictured below, told the Solomon Star the high…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) plans to replace the old, decommissioned wharf in Auki with a new, modern facility. Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua announced the plan during the opening of the 2025/2026 original budget meeting this week. Mr. Asilaua said consultations are currently underway with resource owners, the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and the national…
World Bank has provided an additional US$51.2 million [SBD385M) to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for the second phase of Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This was confirmed by SIRAP Office in a statement issued on Tuesday. “The Solomon Islands Government has officially received from the World Bank the Declaration of Effectiveness for…
THE Solomon Island Honey Cooperative Society has been revived to promote the honey industry in the country, following its collapse during the ethnic tensions of 2000. This revival follows the election of a new Board last year and the Society’s official registration with the Company Haus under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration.…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has been slow in implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and the Tobacco Control Act. This is despite the country becoming a party to the WHO FCTC in 2004 and enacting the Act in 2010. WHO FCTC Article 5.3 obligates member countries to protect…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed a plan to reinstate Noro Township’s Council status, which holds the promise of reshaping its administrative framework. Noro, currently managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), is set to return to governance under the WPG in its restored status as a council.…
Four young Solomon Islanders have been awarded maritime cadetship scholarships with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) marine services company, Pacific Towing (PacTow). Upon graduating as Officers of the Watch from the international program of theoretical as well as practical training, the awardees will initially be employed at PacTow’s tug base in Honiara. PacTow…