A BUILDING being constructed in Gizo, Western Province, by a foreign businessman to accommodate his printing business, has sparked fears amongst local printing businesses. The proposed foreign-owned printing business has drawn criticisms from locals who feel that the introduction of a foreign-operated printing service could negatively impact local entrepreneurs who rely this service for their…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has endorsed the plan for the establishment of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s (SIBC’s) Wantok FM in Auki. This was announced by Premier Elijah Asilaua at the 2024/2025 Revised Budget Meeting recently. He said the MPG has already endorsed the plan to host SIBC’s Wantok FM 96.3 in Auki. “Soon,…
The controversial zebra (pedestrian) crossing located infront of the AJ City in Lunga, East Honiara has been sealed off over the weekend to restrict anymore crossing. On Saturday, a contractor has been tasked to erect new rail to close off the zebra crossing denying pedestrians from crossing the busy road. Its understood the changes came…
Residents of Gizo and as far as Titiana settlers in the Western Province are outraged over allegations that a foreign businessman has been illegally extracting gravel from sites to resell for profit.The site where the gravel is located is the Mile 3 site outside the Gizo Township boundary.The issue has sparked widespread frustration amongst community…
SOLOMON Islands is sitting on a gold deposit that could sustain the nation economically for the next 30 years, it was revealed this week. To unlock this potential, this calls for the introduction of transformative policies in every sector as a matter of urgency. According to one study, Solomon Islands has gold deposit that could…
Motumahi Lodge located in East Rennell, Renbel Province has acknowledged the national government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) for its support through a double cabin land cruiser. In a statement today, Sunday, the Lodge said, “Motumahi Lodge is proud to announce that it has received a double cabin cruiser from the national…
Over 8,300 Solomon Islanders have to date worked in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, and this year looks set to be another successful year. Sixty-two PALM workers attended the first pre-departure briefing for 2025 last week. The group included 37 new participants and 25 returned workers, who were looking forward to…
The Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP) under the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) warmly welcomes two students into their project team as part of their (students) attachment. The duo are final-year Agriculture Bachelor students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The students are; Ms. Natasha Medei from Temotu Province and Ms. Lanieta Ofea…
The country’s 50 constituency offices are now operational and swings into action to carry out their mandated task. Minister for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Rollen Seleso informed Parliament during the Sine Die Motion, December last year. “I am pleased to note to this Parliament that one of the key requirements under the Constituency…
Tourism Solomons has applauded Solomon Airlines following its announcement this week to commence a weekly trans-Tasman service between Auckland and Brisbane, Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke describing the move as, potentially, one of the biggest developments for the country’s tourism sector in recent years. Scheduled to operate as a return service between Auckland and Brisbane every…