The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom to formalise a partnership aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic development. The MOU was signed on Friday 6 December 2024 at the FFA Headquarters in Honiara between FFA Director-General Noan…
Finance & Treasury Minister Sogavare tables the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 seeking Parliament approval for a total of $4,832,273,739 for state operations and services, dubs it a tight budget in light of the government’s poor fiscal situation MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare has described the $4.8 billion budget for next year as ‘tight’…
RESIDENTS of Gizo have expressed sadness over the removal of the iconic Naru trees that stood for decades near the Solomon Airlines office. The trees, some well-loved landmark, evoked fond memories for many in the community who had come to appreciate their presence over the years. According to a staff from Solomon Airlines, the decision…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCA) is optimistic that the country’s tourism industry will achieve its target of be a billion-dollar industry by 2035. MCA Permanent Secretary Banyan Sivoro expressed optimism about the future of the tourism industry as a major foreign receipt earner through increased visitor arrivals when the MCA ministerial Executive appeared…
JAPAN has handed over a double-storey classroom to Areatakiki Seventh Day Adventist School in Central Guadalcanal. The handover ceremony was held recently. The Japanese Government provided $724,191 in total to build this classical project that will boost the learning capacity of students. The Japanese Government funded this project under its Grassroots and Human Security Project.…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has expressed its strong support for the establishment of Buy and Sell Products (BSP) Fuel station in the province. At the official opening of the BSP Gas fuel station in Auki last week, Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua acknowledged the BSP fuel station management for their commitment to investing in the…
SOLOMON Islands was represented at the the 21st Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). The high-level Solomon Islands delegation consists of Deputy Secretary Technical Mr. James Teri, Director Edward Honiwala, Deputy Director Offshore Ms. Charlyn Golu, and Chief Fisheries Officer Offshore Division Ms. Jan Oli Pitu. They joined other regional…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its partnership program with FAO, the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project, held its first provincial Agrifood System Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Forum for Western Province in Gizo this week. The two days forum was held on Monday 25th and concluded Tuesday 26th November 2024 with the…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands accredited to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Mrs. Ardi Stoios Braken had a productive courtesy call meeting with Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed H.E Ardis and highlighted that her presence symbolizes the healthy relationship between Solomon Islands and Netherlands. The Prime Minister…
Routine maintenance, regravelling, and spot upgrading to make 21 km of the East Road in Malaita more climate resilient is approaching completion under the World Bank-funded Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project. The works are implemented by Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and are carried out by the local contractor Trades Transformation Company Limited, with…