Guadalcanal youths’ end leadership, business training in Malaita

A group of young people from Guadalcanal have successfully completed a two-week Leadership and Business Management training held in Auki, Malaita Province, last week. The participants came from the Antioch, Kumukama, and Mataruka communities in Central Guadalcanal Constituency. They joined youth representatives from Kwai Island, Namosalabe, and Oibola in Malaita for the program, delivered under…

Govt to examine sufferance wharves’ report

The Government will consider the long-awaited report into sufferance wharves, amidst growing concern over security and the movement of illicit drugs through the nation’s ports.   Jimson Tanangada, the Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, said the report had been prepared by a taskforce led by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury together with the Prime Minister’s…

Toro unveils SI’s first integrated e-commerce marketplace

A major milestone for digital commerce in Solomon Islands was reached on Friday with the launch of TORO, the country’s first fully integrated online marketplace combining product sales, professional services, and digital content on a single platform. The home-grown, female-led startup—launched on 28 November in Honiara—aims to address longstanding gaps in the country’s fragmented and largely informal…

New Rescue Fire Services Station makes progress

Construction of the new Rescue Fire Services Station at Honiara International Airport is advancing steadily reaching 70 percent of physical completion. This marks a major milestone in the Solomon Islands’ efforts to strengthen aviation safety and emergency response capabilities.  Funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), the work is being implemented…

SI economy to remain steady

THE Solomon Islands economy is projected to remain steady with a growth rate of 2.7 percent in 2026, driven by stronger performance across mining, fishing, agriculture, and business services. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Ramofafia, presented this outlook when tabling the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 in Parliament on Monday 24th November. He said the mining sector is expected…

Strengthening direct export pathways for commodities

The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is making significant progress in strengthening direct export pathways for copra and cocoa, aiming to maximise value for local farmers and the national economy.  CEMA is shifting from reliance on intermediaries to direct engagement with international manufacturers, ensuring higher returns, improved market stability, and greater transparency. Direct partnerships for…

Australia launches Pacific Skills Program 

Australia has officially launched the Pacific Australia Skills program in Solomon Islands, reaffirming its long-term commitment to advancing skills development and training opportunities across the country. The launch was officiated by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon. Nita Green, during her short visit to Honiara last week. The launching event was held at…

Ngella Constituency invests CDF in road infrastructure  

The Ngella Constituency Office (NCO) has made an initial investment of $1.2 million from its 2024 CDF allocation for the Rara-Moromole road development project.  This investment aims to promote economic growth, improve transportation infrastructure, and enhance connectivity for communities in Ward 8 of the constituency. The project is a key initiative of the constituency office…