Australian visitors up 26 percent – PNG visitors up 106 percent Honiara, Solomon Islands – Tourism Solomons is celebrating its best second quarter result for over four years with visitor arrival figures for the period January to June 2024 showing a 26.5 percent increase over the same period in 2023. The figures released by the Solomon…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Peter Shannel Agovaka will be leading Solomon Islands delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The annual event will be held in New York, from 22nd to 28th September 2024. The theme for the 79th UNGA is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establish operations in Tulagi. A CEMA delegation met with the Central Islands Provincial Government (CIPG) on Friday 20 September to reaffirm this commitment as part of CEMA’s ongoing determination to revitalize operations in all Provinces. This strategic initiative is set…
GNUT targets 25% reduction over three years The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has announced its goal to reduce electricity tariffs by 25% over the next three years. Currently, Solomon Islands consumers pay around 80 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), among the highest electricity rates in the world. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this…
Hearing on minimum term for parole in Oct 1 HEARING of submissions for the minimum term for parole for a convicted murderer is set for October 1. The defendant Michael Tate was found guilty of one count of murder of a 15 year old boy at Kukum, East Honiara in 2022 after a trial and…
THE Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) hosted the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services and National Security Strategy (NSS) consultation team on Friday. This for both parties to discuss a nationwide consultation on draft National Security Strategy 2 (NSS2). Initially, the team had completed the first NSS1 in 2020. However, it needs some changes…
A man from Malaita Province has called on the 14 Members of Parliament representing the province to support Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele amidst discussions on social and mainstream media regarding potential political instability. The man expressed confidence in the leadership of Manele, whom he referred to as a “humble son of Isabel,” and urged MPs…
A World Bank report recommends that to fully leverage growth opportunities in the tourism sector, the Solomon Islands needs to invest in tourism infrastructure and improve governance. “It is critical to develop the necessary transport infrastructure, accommodation, and other tourism facilities, without infringing on land rights and environmental sustainability,” the report states. “Doing so could…
Government through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) each year marked and celebrated International Peace Day (IPD). The theme for this year is “Cultivating a culture of Peace.” International Day of Peace (IDP) or World Peace Day is observed each year around the world on 21st September. The UN General Assembly has declared…
THE newly launched World Bank report suggests that modernizing the agricultural sector, combined with initiatives to raise aspirations, could lead to significant economic growth for the Solomon Islands. The report titled Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth, examines key barriers to sustainable economic development, with a focus on…