The latest signing of a $1.5 million sponsorship deal between the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and the Solomon Kings Football Club has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among SIPA employees. While the sponsorship is seen as a significant contribution to sports and youth development in the country, some employees are questioning the timing of the investment—given that…
The Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency and Minister of Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has urged Kolombangara landowners in Western Province to embrace investment and innovation over dependency, as they formally received the historic 20 per cent shareholding in Kolombangara Forest Plantation Limited (KFPL). The official handover which took place on Monday at Ringi in Kolombangara was described as the…
As government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) officially unveiled its new office complex in Noro, Western Province on Monday, Premier Billy Veo of Western Province says this marks a step towards opening up opportunities for more investment in the fisheries sector for the province and the country. The ceremony was attended by…
A land lease agreement has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Hon. Stanley Siapu to pave the way for a major agricultural development initiative at Okea, North Guadalcanal Plains. The agreement, covering 5.87 hectares of land, marks a crucial step toward advancing agricultural development under the…
Daltron, a leading provider of IT solutions across the Pacific region, is back in the Solomon Islands after 15 years of absence. Encouraged by the country’s positive economic outlook and a surge in government-funded development projects, the IT firm decided to relaunch its service in Honiara. As part of their relaunch a well-attended Tech Demo event was…
Honiara, — Today – Monday 10 November 2025, the world marks International Accountants Day, a global observance that honours the vital role accountants play in driving transparency, trust, and economic progress. For the Solomon Islands, this day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of how the accounting profession underpins national development and sustainability. The Institute of Solomon Islands…
When Hua Sae left his home in Honiara in July 2023 to join Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, he knew life would be different. What he didn’t expect, however, was just how challenging—and rewarding—the journey would become. Sae went to Australia to work at a dairy farm called Riverina Dairy Co, one of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, on Friday received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) in China. Established in 1931, JAAS is one of China’s leading provincial research institutions dedicated to agricultural science and innovation. The Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting China’s agricultural modernization through scientific…
KONGU LAVATA, a small but resource-rich community just a few minutes by boat from Gizo, has made a historic step forward by officially establishing its first Community-Based Management (CBM) system — a milestone initiative aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development. Once described as a “neglected community,” Kongu Lavata is home to diverse…
ICSI Logistics Company Limited has announced the successful preparation and export of the first commercial airfreight shipment of dried kava roots and chips from the Solomon Islands to Fiji, scheduled to depart on Saturday 8, November 2025. The export follows Fiji’s decision to open market access for Solomon Islands kava, a move welcomed by local…