A specialized six-week training in Dash-8 aircraft maintenance was recently completed by Solomon Airlines engineering team. Led by an experienced instructor from Queensland Aerospace College (QAC) in Brisbane, Australia, the training aimed to advance local aviation expertise and was funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), which…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has questioned why discretionary exemptions have continued to be granted despite assurances by the Minister of Finance in Parliament to cancel past exemptions and halt future ones as of June 2024. In a statement on Friday, Hon Wale said the Finance Minister was very animated in making this announcement…
In a move Tourism Solomons says will have major ramifications for the Solomon Islands dive industry, Honiara-based Bilikiki Cruises has joined resources with fellow liveaboard dive boat expert Emperor Divers. Under the new arrangement, Bilikiki Cruises’ live-aboard cruise programs will now comprise part of the Singapore-based Emperor Divers’ existing international dive portfolio which includes Egypt,…
Solomon Islands and New Zealand convened their annual High-Level Consultation (HLC) on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Honiara. Senior officials from both nations attended, with Solomon Islands delegation led by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Collin Beck. This consultation provided an important platform for the two countries to discuss…
Australia Awards Alumni Support Grants are open now. Australia Awards Solomon Islands is excited to announce an exciting grant opportunity for Australia Awards Alumni. Grants of up to AUD5,000 are available to individual Alumni and AUD 10,000 to groups. This new funding aims to support alumni to make a positive impact in their communities. The…
ALL machineries and material to kick-start the long-awaited Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project in Malaita Province have arrived. The Kitano Construction Company of Japan assisted in the delivery of the equipment. The groundbreaking ceremony held last month was attended by the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and his Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil, Deputy Premier of Malaita Province, Randol Sifoni and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) plans to introduce locally made fruit snacks onboard Solomon Airlines flights. Thats according to MAL Permanent Secretary Dr Samson Viulu. In an interview, he said MAL had been discussing this idea with the Chairman of the Solomon Airlines Board Frank Wickham and he has agreed on the idea. …
THE Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), Dr Luke Forau has emphasized the crucial role of research in supporting the development of government policies. Dr Forau was speaking at the opening of the inaugural CBSI–Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)–Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) Joint Workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday.…
Buala police is calling on those who intend to operate bottle shops in the province to obtain a liquor license from the Isabel Provincial Government Revenue Payment Unit (IPGRPU) through its application process before operation. The Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Vanosi, said the call has come about when a huge…
Buala police have arrested eight suspects during an investigation operation on Hograno, Katova, Kia, and Havulei (HKKH) constituencies in Isabel province recently. The nine-day investigation operation was targeted for new reported cases during the month of October 2024. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Vanosi, said a total of eight new cases…