AUSTRALIA’S has provided a total of SBD375 million to Solomon Islands in the form of investment and aid in 2023, according to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). The CBSI Deputy Governor Reynold Moveni told the 13th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara last week that Australia injected SBD200million into Solomon Islands finance and mining…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has highlighted his Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) vision to transform Solomon Islands into a prosperous nation by diversifying the economy, PM Manele was speaking to formally open the 13th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum on Tuesday, 3rdSeptember at the Heritage Park Hotel. Delivering the keynote address, the PM highlighted…
THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] has acknowledged Australia’s ongoing support. In her speech during the opening of Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum this week, Chairlady of SICCI Board, Ms Namoi Kaluae said Australia and SICCI continue to enjoy a fruitful partnership. “A good example of this partnership is the grant funding provided…
PEOPLE of Aruligo in Northwest Guadalcanal have expressed concern over poor Bemobile network connectivity which continues to affect residents, including services, businesses and schools. An elder from the area, Simon Lepo expressed dismay over the dire situation, stating that, “the unreliable mobile network in the area affects Bemobile customers and their access to other services.”…
THE people of the Langalanga Lagoon in Malaita Province’s Aoke-Langalanga Constituency have long been affected by climate change, given the artificial island environment which they are living and for them, turning to carbon trade is not an option. With the United States (US) funded Winrock SCALE-NRM (Natural Resources Management) now under the leadership of Steven…
AUSTRALIA’S Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, together with the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Wasi visited Amazing Grace Boutique Cocoa Farm in East Honiara this week. Grace Fekau, owner of Amazing Grace, shared her story of running a successful cocoa farm and tourism business and providing much-needed jobs for local people. The…
HE graduated from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) ten years ago but is still searching for a fulltime job. Meet 35-year-old Dadly Laua who is now hoping to secure a job overseas through the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme because that’s his only last option. “I graduated with a Diploma in Business from the…
FIVE Solomon Islanders who recently graduated with Bachelor of Science in Tropical Agriculture from Solomon Islands National (SINU) are in Israel for a 10-month agricultural training program. The graduates will undergo their training at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel. They commenced their training Wednesday this week. A statement from the Ministry…
TWO vital workshops on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for imported food products were recently as part of enhancing food safety in the country. These workshops were held in Honiara on 27 August and in Noro on 29 August. It was organized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with the support of the…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is alerting Bee farmers to be vigilant against a widespread incursion of the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), a serious threat to honey bee colonies globally now confirm detected in Honiara. First detected in North Carolina in 1990, this external parasitic mite is one of the most destructive pests…