Today, Friday, 17th January Australia and Solomon Islands announce a new step in our bilateral relationship. Australia will provide a package of support to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands. Our announcement follows discussions initiated between Prime Ministers in June…
Maluu, North Malaita – David Kona, the owner and operator of a local meat processing and packaging business in Malu’u, Malaita shared insights into his inspiring journey despite feeling unwell and unable to speak directly. “My motivation for starting this business stems from my desire to support the community and promote locally sourced food products,”…
CONCERNS have been raised by Honiara residents over illegal water connections in certain squatter settlements in and around the national capital and many perceive this an act of injustice to the user-pay customers of Solomon Water (SW). It has been discovered that some individuals in squatter settlements in and around Honiara have illegally connected water…
THE development of the new Provincial Township for Choiseul Province is progressing steadily, with the first phase now taking shape. Reports from Taro said the groundwork has commenced, marking a significant progress in the ambitious township project, which is aimed at ensuring urban facilities and services in the province. Authorities and stakeholders involved in the…
A BUSINESS faction within the hardware industry is said to be responsible for putting together a 10-point Memorandum of Demands (MoD) on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, sources have revealed. The move is intended to dampen a price war that is brewing in the lucrative hardware industry, resulting in rival political factions being formed and established,…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has officially endorsed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) initiative with the objective of empowering indigenous people through the provision of more business opportunities across the province. This announcement was made by Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua yesterday at the Revised 2024/2025 Budget Meeting in the Provincial Assembly Chamber.…
THE Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) is an event brining all women representatives of Pacific Island nations together to showcase their cultures and traditions through attires, story-telling, dancing and so forth. Miss Solomon Islands Pageant Director and MPIP Board Member, Joyce Konofilia said MPIP is a Tourism Destination Marketing event and that for Solomon Islands,…
THE Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has announced that following a productive meeting with the Prime Minister, it will be embarking on a series of follow-up discussions with key Cabinet Ministers and officials to address important matters concerning public and private sector workers’ work conditions and welfare. SICTU said the series of discussions…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) on Tuesday held its 2024 Outstanding Local Staff Awards ceremony, an event aimed at celebrating the hard work and dedication of its local employees. The awards ceremony is part of the company’s annual tradition of recognizing exceptional staff contributions. A total of 82 outstanding staff members out of GRML’s 571-strong…
UPGRADES to the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province are progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s aviation infrastructure. The SBD 117 million upgrade is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being managed by the…