Talks to resolve LSL/RIPEL saga progresses

Discussions are ongoing in Honiara to resolve the long-standing land ownership issues involving Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Island Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL). Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele confirmed to the media, Monday that a representative from RIPEL is currently in Honiara to hold further discussions with the Commissioner of Lands and the Attorney…

East Are’Are MP ends constituency tour

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are’Are, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr. has successfully completed a week-long tour of his constituency while announcing the constituency will receive $6.8 million in funding for Constituency Development Fund (CDF), fully financed by the Solomon Islands Government (SIG).. The tour took place from March 24 to April 3, 2025.…

Site visits to evaluate projects

A TOUR to current project sites under the Land Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) was successfully conducted last week. The tour was to evaluate project progress and ensure environmental and social safeguards compliance is maintained as well as adherence to the established timeline. The tour was conducted over two days on Wednesday 2nd April to Friday…

SICCI, IRD discuss Tax Administration Act 2022

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently participated in a crucial meeting where officials discussed the Tax Administration Act 2022.  The meeting provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to engage in dialogue concerning tax administration and dispute resolution processes. Representing the private sector in the meeting were SICCI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)James…

Enhancing driving standards for safer roads

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is enhancing driving standards to ensure a safer future for all road users. The government Test Driving Unit of the Land Transport Management Service Division (LTDMS) is implementing more rigorous policies aimed at improving the quality and safety of driving assessments for all applicants. Eddie Cortis, Principal Driving Examiner,…