MCT hosts consultation on new tourism development policy

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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Monday hosted a consultation workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel to develop a new National Tourism Development Policy for the Solomon Islands. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the private sector, provincial governments, line ministries, development partners, and community-based organizations to share ideas and insights on shaping the future of tourism in the country. In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary of…

Our Telekom’s M-SELEN Integrates with Ria Money Transfer to expand global remittance access

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Our Telekom, through its mobile money service M-SELEN, has launched a new integration with Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT). The integration will enable Solomon Islanders to send and receive money with Ria directly into their M-SELEN wallets, creating a faster, safer,…

WPG passes $40.2m budget

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The Western Provincial Assembly has passed a revised budget of $40.2 million ($224,244.00) for the 2025/2026 financial year — an increase from the previous $36.7 million allocation. Presenting the budget during the Assembly meeting held since Monday and Friday Finance Minister Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the adjustment reflects Western Province’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stronger…

Community consultation a success

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The community of Orete in Southeast Vella la Vella Island, Western Province has successfully hosted a community consultation to form a community governance structure. The event was held on Wednesday 8th October 2025.  The meeting was made possible through an invitation sent by the community to a local NGO known as “Indigenous People for Sustainable Biodiversity Solomon Islands” (IPFSBSI). …

Marahare commends growth of SIFF Super Futsal League

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Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Donald Marahare has applauded the growing standard of the SIFF Super Futsal League, which concluded earlier this week. Speaking during the league’s prize presentation, Marahare said the recent success of the Solomon Islands national futsal team, the Kurukuru, reflects the progress and standard of the country’s top-tier futsal competition.…

WP leaders’ summit defered 

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The proposed Western Leaders’ Summit has been deferred to the 2026/2027 Financial Year (FY) to ensure adequate resources are allocated for its successful hosting. The Western Provincial Government Premier Hon. Billy Veo made the announcement during the fourth day sitting of the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo. He explained the decision was made despite earlier thoughts of hosting it to coincide…