A DELEGATION from the Japanese Grassroots Grant Assistance Program based in Honiara recently visited a number of their funded projects in Malaita. The visit was part of their ongoing efforts to assess development needs in the Malaita region. The delegation was accompanied by Daniel Suidani, Member for Ward 5 in West fataleka and former Premier…
FOUR buying centres have been opened by the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities as part of allowing rural farmers to access the market. The four buying centers are located in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul, and Honiara. This marked a major milestone in its revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers…
The Annual National Trade Fair 2025 is back set and is now confirmed for July this year to coincide with the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on 07th July 2025. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) announced on Monday, 26th May. The hosting of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (2025ANTF) will…
A high-quality, solar-powered traffic light will be first trialed at the pedestrian crossing next to Honiara City Council (HCC) Headquarters. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) announced on Monday, 26th May. MID’s Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) has engaged a local supplier for this road technology, and work on installing it will commence upon…
ONE of the Western Province’s most iconic hospitality landmarks, Gizo Hotel, is set to undergo a major facelift in the coming months. The long-anticipated renovation will breathe new life into the aging facility, aiming to improve accommodation standards and enhance the overall guest experience for both domestic and international visitors. The refurbishment will include upgrades…
A MAN arrested for allegedly robbing the Pagoda pub at Henderson, Guadalcanal province has been released on a cash bail of $500. Peter Foukona is facing one count of robbery. After his arrest, Foukona was brought to the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where a bail application was made on his behalf. The court granted…
Solomon Islands nationals absconding from rural farms in Australia which recruited them in the first place should be sent home immediately. At the same time, the government should take steps in ensuring it meets the cost of repatriating the body of Solomon Islands nationals killed in road accidents, the person who asked to remain anonymous,…
A team of 30 survey enumerators are carrying out a transformative program baseline survey at targeted schools that will benefit from the Professional Development Program (PDP). The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is implementing the survey. The System Transformation Program is a joint partnership between UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education…
SOLOMON Islands is represented at the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga this week. On behalf of the Solomon Islands Government, Minister responsible for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi, his Permanent Dr Samson Viulu and other officials are attending the event which opens this morning.…
In the growing trading relationship between Solomon Islands and the UK, there is now a first all-female-led business collaboration to grow out of the UK-Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which is leading the way for cocoa farmers in the Pacific and championing their resilience and skills. That transpired through UK ethical chocolate maker Cocoa Sisters bringing…