WOMEN’s participation in the formal job sector is literally very low in Solomon Islands. This was highlighted by the World Bank Pacific Economic Update report launched on Tuesday in Honiara. The report highlighted that female labour force participation remains stubbornly low and stagnant. The report recommended that by increasing women’s participation into the formal labour…
THE ongoing illegal sales of drugs and alcohol has reportedly become a growing concern at Afio Sub-Station in the southern region of Malaita Province. Locals have raised alarms over the increasing use of marijuana and homebrew (commonly known as kwaso) which have been linked to domestic violence and criminal activities in communities in that region.…
A SUSPECT involved in an arson incident at Sinali Village in East Fataleka, Malaita Province, has voluntarily surrendered to police in Auki. The man turned himself in at the Auki Police Station fortnight ago, following a public appeal by police for those involved in the incident to come forward for questioning. Malaita Provincial Police Operations…
Vois Blo Mere Solomons (VBMS) in partnership with the National Council of Women (NCW) successfully held a discussion with the National Referral Hospital (NRH) women health workers to empower each other, collaborate and advance women’s health issues. The discussion was held on Wednesday at the NRH Conference Room. The meeting aimed to explore potential collaborations…
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian has assured the Acting Prime Minister that he would work to ensure that the memorandum of understanding with Solomon Islands on Health and Air Services are advanced during his tenure. He made the assurance during a courtesy call…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) Charity Fund this week paid out a total of $120, 000 in direct cash to 30 selected recipients. Most of the lucky recipients included; the elderly, widows, other vulnerable people, and others facing hardship. They all each receive a direct cash support of $4,000.00 each. The payment which was conducted…
Three officers from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) have successfully completing a seminar on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) development and trade and investment promotion for “Belt and Road” countries. The training was held in Tianjin, China, from May 21st to June 3rd, 2025. This seminar marks a significant milestone, as it is the first-time…
Vienna, Austria – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has met with the Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Mr. Waleed S. Al-Bahar, to re-establish development cooperation and explore new areas of partnership. The bilateral meeting took place on the margins of the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna this…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) strongly denies an article published in the media entitled ‘Drugs Sold.’ These drugs have been destroyed and not sold as claimed in the media article. The article mentions that drugs were sold to a group of foreigners, which is a total lie and a grossly misleading piece of…
Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD $25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g each) and 17 boxes of salted eggs from China, breaching national biosecurity laws. The illegal consignment was intercepted and confiscated by BSI’s Compliance Team during a routine inspection. The import was found to…