THE Minister for Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) and Member of Parliament (MP) for East Makira, Franklyn Derek Wasi says the ministry is looking at supporting farmers to expand agricultural productions of spices and root crops to export directly to China. The minister highlighted this in his keynote address to the people of Makira-Ulawa Province living…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marked its 45th anniversary on Friday, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific. Founded on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the premier fisheries advisory body in the Pacific region with a mission to strengthen…
The economic outlook is challenging the fiscal position A CONSULTANT to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) working in Solomon Islands at the request of Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Dr Kirdan Lees says a wedge is opening between declining revenue and spending that continues to grow. He said fiscal consolidation is needed now to arrest…
AN unexpected technical issue with the Solomon Airlines Dash-8 aircraft (H4-SOL) has disrupted the national carrier’s domestic schedule over the past days. And this forced the airlines to express its regret over the inconveniences caused. “We at Solomon Airlines deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the recent disruptions to our domestic schedule. “This has been…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed serious concerns on the current traffic issues from East, Central and Western end of Honiara City. In recent months, SICCI members have expressed dissatisfactions on the ineffective communication mechanisms concerning construction timelines and updates on periodical road maintenances which contributes to traffic issues. As…
DONORS have invested more money in implementing Solomon Islands National Development Strategy. The National Development Strategy 2015-2035 has five objectives: Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Annex Ramofafia confirmed this during the National Economic Summit held at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel yesterday. Minister Ramofafia said from 2016 to 2021, around SBD 13.604…
THE Taiwan-based Fu Long Marine has launched a new tuna purse seiner for Tri Marine, which operates out of Noro, West New Georgia in Western Province. The new fishing boat is called ‘Solomon Diamond.’ Fu Long Marine, a boat building company located in Kaohsiung. The new look fishing vessel is expected to boost tuna catch…
THE Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Heath Bruns as Country Head ANZ Solomon Islands, subject to regulatory approvals. Reporting to Sarah Stubbings, ANZ Regional Executive for the Pacific, Mr Bruns will have responsibility for ANZ’s retail and commercial banking business in the Solomon Islands. “The Pacific is a key…
THE Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has highlighted importance of investing in the education and healthcare sectors. The first term Parliamentarian is concerned about the welfare of Solomon Islanders and wants greater government focus on these two social sectors. He expressed his…
Solomon Airlines has been shortlisted in the 2024 World Travel Awards as a nominee in the category ‘Oceania’s Leading Regional Airline’. The World Travel Awards acknowledge and celebrate industry excellence across all sectors of the aviation, travel and hospitality industries. Votes are submitted by travel and tourism industry members and the general public and…