The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division (CAPCD) within the Ministry of Commerce has officially issued a warning to Hanter Shop in Honiara for selling goods beyond its required price. Reports reaching the paper said, the shop was warned for selling consumer goods at prices exceeding the maximum limits set by the nation’s Price Control…
The new Seghe Terminal and Market projects have received formal blessings from the United Church, Seventh Day Adventist and community leaders.At a joint ceremony with the Western Provincial Government, the new market site was blessed by Superintendent Minister for Marovo Circuit, Rev. Gerald Rigeo, representing the United Church landowners.Provincial Secretary for Western Provincial Government, Patrick…
A total of 182 community members in Honiara continue to benefit from the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project Waste Cleaning and Collection initiative since its launch early this year. The cleaning activity spans across 13 key road segments from Alligator Creek in the east to Poha in the west. The…
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered specialist aviation training to Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration, Biosecurity and Police on conducting effective and efficient enforcement operations across the aviation environment. The five-day course focused on elements critical to border aviation operations including passenger risk assessment and pre-border targeting, interviewing, baggage examinations, evidence handling, border intelligence, indicators…
The Australian High Commission has opened a new round of project the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships support community-led projects to improve living standards through small-scale projects like staff houses, toilet blocks, water tanks, solar power, and community halls. Community Partnerships funding is available to community groups across Solomon…
REGULAR sea travellers are calling on the Malaita Provincial Government to encourage more larger passenger vessels to service the Honiara–Auki route. The appeal follows growing frustration over the limited capacity of the two fast craft currently serving the route – Pelican and MV Auki Express, which are reportedly struggling to meet the increasing passenger demand due…
THE Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration Trevor Hedley Manemahaga has officially declared the commencement of the effectiveness of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025 on Friday 1 August. This landmark legislation aims to boost industrial growth, attract foreign investment, and create numerous employment opportunities in the country. The Act will enable the…
THE Shortland Islands Constituency (SIC) on Friday 1 August acquitted its 2024 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) expenditure. SIC Development Officer Bernard Vave submitted the financial report on the constituency office’s expenditure of the 2024 CDF the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in compliance with the CDF Act 2023. This decisive act underscores the constituency’s commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of…
The Emu Habour (Kiriovuku) Health Clinic in Ranongga Western Province is now equipped with solar power after a successful one-week installation work, thanks to the Australian Government – AusAid. The completion of the project brought so much relief to the clinic staff, patients and nearby communities. The solar project, which also includes lighting for three…
Our Telekom mobile banking platform M-Selen has reached a major milestone, with more than 350,000 customers now registered across the Solomon Islands. Launched by Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and Our Telekom, M-Selen has quickly become one of the country’s most widely used digital financial services. In addition to the growing customer base, the…