REGULAR sea travellers are calling on the Malaita Provincial Government to encourage more larger passenger vessels to service the Honiara–Auki route. The appeal follows growing frustration over the limited capacity of the two fast craft currently serving the route – Pelican and MV Auki Express, which are reportedly struggling to meet the increasing passenger demand due…
THE Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration Trevor Hedley Manemahaga has officially declared the commencement of the effectiveness of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025 on Friday 1 August. This landmark legislation aims to boost industrial growth, attract foreign investment, and create numerous employment opportunities in the country. The Act will enable the…
THE Shortland Islands Constituency (SIC) on Friday 1 August acquitted its 2024 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) expenditure. SIC Development Officer Bernard Vave submitted the financial report on the constituency office’s expenditure of the 2024 CDF the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in compliance with the CDF Act 2023. This decisive act underscores the constituency’s commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of…
The Emu Habour (Kiriovuku) Health Clinic in Ranongga Western Province is now equipped with solar power after a successful one-week installation work, thanks to the Australian Government – AusAid. The completion of the project brought so much relief to the clinic staff, patients and nearby communities. The solar project, which also includes lighting for three…
Our Telekom mobile banking platform M-Selen has reached a major milestone, with more than 350,000 customers now registered across the Solomon Islands. Launched by Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and Our Telekom, M-Selen has quickly become one of the country’s most widely used digital financial services. In addition to the growing customer base, the…
In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31, 2025, bringing the total number of operational sites to 40. The newly launched towers are located at: These installations are part of an ongoing effort…
The Solomon Islands government has launched the ‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator,’ a program designed to empower women, youth, and grassroots entrepreneurs across the country. Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, and representatives from the Government of Australia, the Australian High Commission, and development stakeholders attended the launch ceremony. The Iumi…
The Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, has emphasized the need for a managed labour migration system in the health sector to protect the country’s workforce and ensure national development. Speaking at the Consultative Workshop on Labour Migration in the Health Sector, Minister Manemahaga highlighted the importance of addressing the…
An important milestone towards enhancing national food security and protecting the livestock sector from foreign animal disease, a technical team from ministry of agriculture and livestock, has completed two weeks of biosecurity assessment mission in Brazil focus on evaluating potential offshore facilities for pork, beef and poultry imports. The MAL technical team includes: Mr James…
A public bus driver and his conductor were arrested for operating a short-route service in Honiara. The Honiara City Council (HCC), through its Law Enforcement Division carried out the arrest. Operating short-bus route is a violation of the Honiara City Council Public Transport Ordinance. The arrest was made following routine checks conducted within the city to ensure compliance with…