THE Value-Added Timber Association (VATA), a furniture-making initiative, is currently concentrating on furniture production in collaboration with a Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteer Kanae Isozaki. VATA is a non-profit organization was formed in 2004 as part of a forest management initiative established by the Ministry of Forestry and Research Forest. Since July 2023, Ms…
IN the fertile farmlands of Ranongga in the Western Province, 45-year-old Beven Hali found an innovative way to turn his passion for farming into a thriving business. As the man behind the popular Chili Tuna Flakes a famous product from SolTuna Company in Noro, Hali is a proof that local farmers can achieve financial success…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has acknowledged the Government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the launching of the Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project. The launching took place in Auki, Malaita province on Wednesday. Hon Wale in a statement has acknowledged the collaborative efforts between the National Government and PRC for this milestone…
THE Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has urged that all tuna caught in the Pacific be processed within the region to maximise economic benefits. Speaking at the Honiara Summit last week, President Whipps Jr praised the East New Britain initiative (ENBi) for leading efforts in local tuna processing. “I want to thank PNG…
THE Western Province has been disqualified from the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) programme after failing to meet the minimum financial assessment conditions for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. This was confirmed by Western Province Provincial Secretary (PS) Patrick Toiraena in an interview with the Solomon Star. Mr Toiraena said the financial statements assessed pertain to…
A FOUR-MEMBER team is monitoring the collection of data from enumerators on field for the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2024-2025 to ensure the questionnaires are correctly answered and adhere to the standards expected by the National Statistics Office. Since the commencement of the survey field work in October last year, the team has…
SOLOMON Airlines has announced further cancellation to its services into Brisbane for Friday. In a statement to update its passengers, Solomon Airline said, following Wednesday’s Cyclone Alfred Emergency Planning meeting, the service on Friday from Auckland- Brisbane-Munda- Honiara is now called off. “We regret to inform that two additional flights on Friday, 7 March, have…
The Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project was officially launched on Wednesday morning in Auki, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Solomon Islands. Funded by the People’s Republic of China, this project underscores the deepening strategic partnership between both nations. The project is contracted to the…
The Government of the Solomon Islands has expressed deep appreciation to Japan for 15 years of collaboration in managing and sustaining the country’s sea cucumber fisheries. This milestone was commemorated during the closing of the 15th Joint Committee Meeting and an evening celebration hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the…
THE European Union (EU) is exploring ways to enhance trade and business links with the Pacific, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert says. “On economic cooperation, we are exploring ways to further enhance trade and business links with the Pacific Island Countries, notably through the economic partnership agreement with the EU. “We believe…