SICCI meets with HCC over increase of licenses THE increase of rates of business operating license fees in 2023 by the Honiara City Council (HCC) raises concern about the impact on businesses operating in Honiara city and the wider economy. “We have already seen evidence on the risk of a slowdown in economic activity, so…
Owed Gonokukufo Cattle Project workers in Malaita call on the National Government to settle longstanding labour arrears THE National government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) owes workers at the Gono Kukufo Cattle Project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, the sum of $1,234,908.00 since 2016, it was revealed. And the cattle workers are…
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) based Paradise Foods Limited (PFL) is keen to distribute more of its products directly into Solomon Islands market through collaboration with local distributors. PFL revealed this during a meeting with our Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG His Excellency William Soaki early this week in Port Moresby. Mr Soaki met with…
The Isabel Provincial Government and the Buala community have endorsed the concept design for the Buala market, which Australia is rebuilding through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP). Australia is also rebuilding the nearby Buala wharf. Representatives from the Australian High Commission, the SIIP technical team, and UN Women Markets for Change Program travelled to…
RESIDENTS of several urban centres nation-wide will soon enjoy a much faster internet service via the Fiber Distribution Terminals (FTDS). Our Telekom last week announced the good news. “Exciting news! Our Telekom bringing fiber internet service closer to you via its FDT technology!” This means, starting in April, residents in Gizo, Noro, Munda, Kira Kira,…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team representative on Friday 17th February 2023 in Honiara. The meeting was requested by IMF purposely to provide them with updates on the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and the delivery of government services to local communities through…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) has renewed a contract with SkyEye Solomon Islands for the continuous use of GPS Vehicle Tracking System on its pool of vehicles. The 12-month contract was renewed yesterday and would enable MFAET to monitor and report on vehicle usage. MFAET Permanent Secretary, Colin Beck said when…
THE Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has reiterated its warning over individuals posing as recruitment agents for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. The warning came after claims on social media that people posing as local agents are charging upfront payments for individuals to be recruited as…
A Disability care service provider from Australia visited the Solomon Islands recently to recruit people to work for its establishments in Queensland, Australia. The recruitment was conducted by Simple solutions Support services and made possible through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. Chief Executive Officer of Simple Solutions, Natalie Sell said her trip to…
The Minister for Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo has applauded the huge stakeholder-turnout at the recent ‘Tourism in Focus” Summit in Honiara last week. The Summit gathered together Government leaders including Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Experts and Local operators around the country. Held on the Theme “Repositioning the Solomon Is.” Brand,…