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ADB President, PM Manele meet to discuss deepening ADB’s support for the country’s development goals.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Monday to discuss strengthening ADB’s long-standing support for the country’s economic development and expanding cooperation on public financial management reforms.   “ADB supports Solomon Islands’ vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, driven by a vibrant private sector,”…

Infrastructure Upgrades in Honiara and Provincial Ports Progressing as Planned

The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) participated in a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Speaking during the conference, LMCP Team Leader Ian Archer highlighted the project’s ongoing activities and its role in supporting the Solomon Islands Government infrastructure priorities. “In Honiara, construction activities are…

Plans for coordinated approach to National Events take shape

Plans to establish an annual events calendar incorporating many of the Solomon Islands cultural, musical and sporting events have taken a major step forward following a successful meeting between the Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT), Tourism Solomons and event organisers on Thursday. Chaired by MCT Director of Tourism, Greg Auta’a at the national tourist office’s Honiara headquarters,…

SICCI – PORTS REAFFIRM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA), trading as Solomon Ports, have further strengthened their longstanding partnership. This followed a courtesy visit by SICCI leadership to Solomon Ports Chief Executive Officer, Mr. George Rausi. The meeting, held recently at the Solomon Ports headquarters, served as a platform…

Solomon Airlines At A Crossroads…

After 8 months as the Interim CEO at Solomon Airlines, Paul Abbot, a veteran executive with experience across Air New Zealand, PNG Air, Air Niugini and Tonga’s Lulutai is angry. Angry at by commercial action by foreign airlines which is quickly crippling the national carrier, disappointed that collecting frequent flyer points is a priority for…

Qantas wants to run us out of Brisbane, says Solomon Airlines

Solomon Airlines has accused Qantas of trying to push it out of the Brisbane–Honiara route as the Flying Kangaroo looks to expand services. In a submission to the International Air Services Commission (IASC), the Solomon Islands’ flag carrier said that while Brisbane-Honiara is the “largest international route” for the Solomons and a “significant contributor to…

SOLOMON AIRLINES ‘WANTOK SALE’ ANNOUNCED

Solomon Airlines has announced a ‘Wantok Sale’ across the airline’s international network offering the chance to book a bargain flight at savings of up to 25% off selected international routes.  The special fares are on sale until 28 February 2026 only, or until sold out on the following selected  routes and travel dates until 15 December 2026. Special…

MAL, AIM-N Project Strengthen Partnership with Isabel 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project, has strengthened its partnership with the Isabel Provincial Government following a high-level courtesy briefing in Buala on Friday, 13 February 2026. The visiting delegation was led by Deputy Director (Ag), MALD Extension Services, Michael Tanisapa, AIM-N Gender…

Strengthening Bonds: SICCI engages with PM Manele

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Board has reaffirmed its strong partnership with the Government following a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Friday afternoon.  Led by its Chairlady, Namoi Kaluae, the SICCI Board updated Prime Minister Manele, its strategic priorities for 2026 and strengthened bonds between Government…

‘If you want to get rich, build roads first’

Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo has called for a fundamental shift in how infrastructure is planned and delivered in Western Province, urging leaders to see roads not merely as public works, but as the foundation of economic transformation. Speaking at the official opening of the newly tar-sealed Noro road last Friday in Noro, Veo described Noro…