Noro facilitates $4 billion in exports

The Noro-based Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) in Western Province has facilitated more than $4 billion in export value, generating over SBD500 million in revenue. At the same time imports recorded over SBD1.4 billion, producing more than SBD250 million in import duty collections. More than SBD2.5 million were collected by the Treasury Division over…

More infrastructures to be commissioned in Noro

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has confirmed that more key infrastructure projects are set to be commissioned in Noro, the Western Province, signalling continued growth and development in the township. According to WPG, preparations are underway for the formal opening of several new facilities, including a modern police station, a fisheries office, a biosecurity facility,…

Premier Veo calls for decentralization

Premier of Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo, has hailed Noro as the Solomon Islands’ emerging second industrial hub, calling for more government investment and decentralization of services to the provinces. Speaking on Friday 8th August at the official opening of the new Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) office in Noro valued at SBD25 million,…

SI to compete at World Taekwondo champ

The Solomon Islands Taekwondo Federation (SITF) has confirmed its participation in the 27th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships, scheduled for October 24–30 in Wuxi, China. SITF President Joses Duddley told Star Sports that World Taekwondo has recently approved the Federation’s request to send one athlete and one coach to the prestigious event on the…