A Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be established to investigate the unpaid $8.6 million in royalties from 33 bauxite shipments extracted in West Rennell between November 2017 and January 2019. The company at the center of the issue, Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited, subcontracted Bintang Mining Solomon Islands (BMSI). The royalties were not paid…
SOLOMON Islands’ economy has experienced a growth of 2.7 percent in 2024. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Harry Kuma (MP) confirmed this when speaking on the motion of Speech from the throne in Parliament on Monday. This growth rate represents a slight decrease from the 2.9 percent recorded in 2023, but remains well above…
Construction of a new treatment facility to ensure the country export locally grown sweet pineapples to overseas market will commence towards the end of this year. This came after the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) received its fumigation chamber, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi informed Parliament on Tuesday. He…
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister of Mines, Hon. Derek Manuari, to initiate a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the 33 bauxite shipment saga. Minister Manuari announced the COI during a press conference earlier this week. Hon. Wale encouraged the new minister to leave no stone unturned…
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) successfully hosted a seminar on Tuesday focusing on maritime safety and resource management in the country and the region. The theme of the seminar was ‘E-Navigation on Our Ocean: The Contribution of the SIMA-JICA Project.’ The was seminar was aimed at enhancing maritime safety and resource management in the…
SAPE Farm in North Guadalcanal is expected to export its first two containers of frozen cassava starting next month. This was revealed by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Derek Wasi in Parliament on Tuesday. He was contributing to the Motion to thank His Excellency the Governor General for delivering the Speech from Throne.…
SOLOMON Islands will soon export seaweed directly to China. This was an assurance statement made by the Prime Minister of the country, Jeremiah Manele when he was speaking in the parliament on Monday. This is good news for the seaweed farmers who lived in the rural parts of the country. This month a delegation from…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is planning to provide regular shipping services to some of the high producing regions to collect cocoa, coconut and other commodities. This is being done in collaboration with a local shipping provider. A trial is now underway in Makira province. Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek…
The Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is undertaking tentative steps to rebuild the once-bustling inspection facility. This was aimed at restoring it to its former vibrancy and efficiency. The site, which experienced disorganization following the ethnic crisis, is undergoing revitalization with a clear vision: to bring back the high standards…
OUR Telekom has supported the celebration of International Nurses Day in Auki, Malaita Province by sponsoring a set of mobile phones that were awarded to nurses for their outstanding work. The event brought together nurses from both Malaita and Central Islands province to commemorate the occasion and recognize the dedication of healthcare workers. A key…