350k M-Selen customers, 3k plus agents sign up

Our Telekom mobile banking platform M-Selen has reached a major milestone, with more than 350,000 customers now registered across the Solomon Islands. Launched by Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and Our Telekom, M-Selen has quickly become one of the country’s most widely used digital financial services. In addition to the growing customer base, the…

Five new towers now on line

 In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have  successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31, 2025, bringing the total number of operational sites to 40. The newly launched towers are located at: These installations are part of an ongoing effort…

‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator’ to empower entrepreneurs

The Solomon Islands government has launched the ‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator,’ a program designed to empower women, youth, and grassroots entrepreneurs across the country. Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, and representatives from the Government of Australia, the Australian High Commission, and development stakeholders attended the launch ceremony. The Iumi…

Calls for managed labour migration in health sector

The Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, has emphasized the need for a managed labour migration system in the health sector to protect the country’s workforce and ensure national development. Speaking at the Consultative Workshop on Labour Migration in the Health Sector, Minister Manemahaga highlighted the importance of addressing the…

MAL officials in Brazil

An important milestone towards enhancing national food security and protecting the livestock sector from foreign animal disease, a technical team from ministry of agriculture and livestock, has completed two weeks of biosecurity assessment mission in Brazil focus on evaluating potential offshore facilities for pork, beef and poultry imports. The MAL technical team includes: Mr James…

Australia supports Small Malaita communities

The people of Small Malaita have celebrated the completion of several community infrastructure projects, funded under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. In Riverside Village, a solar-powered street lighting project was successfully completed, co-funded by the Australian Government and Hon Rick Houenipwela. The new lights are helping families move safely at night, enjoy evening gatherings, and access services after…