THE Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully concluded its week-long series of awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for Central Makira Constituency (CMC) fortnight ago. The educational awareness programme was conducted from 8 to 14 December in collaboration with the Central Makira Constituency (CMC) Office. Central Makira constituents dubbed the awareness…
The contract to introduce an air navigation system in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces has been signed, and processes to introduce them are now underway. This contract, supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), will include the supply and installation of modern equipment known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has passed its 2025 Budget worth $60,700,200.00 on Friday 13 December during its final sitting for this year. The session concluded with the Sine Die Motion, where the Lord Mayor Cr Eddie Kasuteé Siapu expressed gratitude to fellow councilors, the HCC management team and staff for their dedication and unwavering…
THE cattle imported from Vanuatu by Solomon Islands Government in 2012 have yet to make a positive impact on the country’s economy. The cattle were imported and distributed to some provinces as part of a government initiative aimed at revitalising the country’s cattle industry. However, local cattle farmer in Malaita, Thomas Maek, who was amongs…
Solomon Islands presented its 4th Trade Policy Review report to Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland last week.The Solomon Islands Trade Policy Review Report was presented by His Excellency Mr. Moses Kouni Mose, Solomon Islands Ambassador to the European Union.Ambassador Mose in his statement at the delivery of the report, reaffirmed…
Solomon Islands and Airservices Australia have renewed their long-standing agreement for the safe management of Solomon Islands upper airspace. The five-year agreement is a continuation of more than 20 years of partnership in the management of high-altitude aircraft travelling across Solomon Islands skies, a critical area for international aviation. Through the partnership, Airservices Australia will…
JUICE making can be categorised as an art because it requires special skills to get the right ingredients and mix to produce a best tasty juicy drink. As humans we need water and something juicy to quench our taste during a hot sunny day. Meet Jamaica Tanito, 41, who possesses the secret and skills to…
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexson Ramofafia said the Government has solidified its dedication to good governance and improving essential services through its 2025 budget. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments,” the budget aims to directly benefit the lives of citizens and strengthen institutional accountability. “This…
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexson Ramofafia has emphasized that the Government’s ambitious budget for 2025 is committed to driving transformative investments that will propel economic growth and infrastructure development across the country. Debating on the 2024 Appropriation Bill 2025 on floor of Parliament last week, Hon. Ramofafia…
MINISTRY of Health and Medical Services has been allocated $744 million in the 2025 budget. The increase is due to the lifestyle of people in this country that continue to put a strain on the government’s budget. Minister Dr. Paul Bosawai warned that if people of Solomon Islands continue with this kind of lifestyle, it…