Telekom to launch mobile money services

OUR Telekom will be launching its mobile money services this year in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund. This was announced in a statement from the country’s major telecommunication service provider, “This will be a pivotal moment as the population of the Solomon Islands of around 700,000 has chronically struggled to access financial…

Solomon Water imposes new water charges

SOLOMON Water is increasing water charges for its domestic and commercial customers this New Year. Chairman Solomon Water Board Donald Marahare said the new tariff represents only an increase of 39cents per kilolitre (tonne) of water for the lowest domestic tariff band. “Our tariff is partly driven by high electricity costs (which has increased over…

AUSTRALIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM APPROVES 2030 ROADMAP AND LOCAL CONTENT STRATEGY

The Australian and Solomon Islands Governments have approved a 2030 roadmap for the Australian-funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) which outlines a pathway to boost connectivity in the country by building robust and high-quality economic infrastructure. Local content will play a vital role in realising the Roadmap. Following the quarterly SIIP Steering Committee meeting on…

NEW SOE BORN

Solomon Islands Broadband Tower Company coming soon SOLOMON Islands Government will establish a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) ‘Solomon Islands Broadband Tower Company’ to look after the 161 towers to be built around the country. This was revealed by the Minister of Communication and Aviation (MCA) in response to a question raised by the Opposition leader…