In a forgotten stretch of the world where forest once breath and rivers once sang, a group of women stands tall, though their feet are weary and their throats dry. They are like shepherds on a sun-scorched hill, pleading with the heavens for mercy, as the earth that once nurtured them crumbles beneath the weight…
Bangkok, Thailand – The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, delivered an official statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. In his address, Minister Ramofafia emphasized the urgency of enhanced regional cooperation to effectively address…
THE construction of new Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) at Honiara and Munda Airports valued at SBD 109 million is part of advancing Solomon Islands’ aviation infrastructure. This investment was made possible part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with funding from the World…
Our Telekom has officially selected Oracle to drive a major, end- to-end, digital transformation initiative. Utilising Oracle Communications technology, Our Telekom aims to digitise customer engagement and accelerate time-to-market for new products and services across the Solomon Islands. Our Telekom chose Oracle to help strengthen its digital infrastructure, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new customer…
BEIJING has rejected reports from the United States side that Beijing and Washington are in negotiations on the tariff issue, and will even reach a deal, describing them as “fake news.” China Daily reported that China’s Foreign Ministry made the denial this week during a news conference, and further reiterated that any dialogue and negotiations…
THE shift in global economic leadership from developed economies is the root cause of the current global turbulence, and China’s rapid economic growth has been a major driving force behind this structural change, a former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank, Yifu Lin said. Prof Lin, who is…
The ban on fishing or possession of beche-de-mer or sea cucumber in Solomon Islands has been lifted. The announcement, effective on Tuesday 22 April 2025, was made by Director of Fisheries. The Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or Possession of Beche-de-mer) Order 2025 was issued under section 22(2) of the Fisheries Management Act 2015. The…
The National Parliament has been reminded about the need to spend public finances wisely on strategic priorities. The Governor General (GG) His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu issued the reminder when delivering his traditional speech from the Throne in Parliament this morning, Thursday 24th April. Sir David said it is important that spending of…
A total of thirty-three participants from the private sector and members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have successfully completed a two-day intensive Food Safety Training aimed at enhancing food production standards across the country. Organized by SICCI under its Export Industry Develop department, the training was facilitated in collaboration with…
Two local contractors have commenced essential road drainage maintenance and clean-up operations along the Honiara Main Highway. They started operation in the past two weeks. Niter Civil Construction is responsible for the stretch from Henderson Court to the Ranadi Roundabout. SINBAD Construction is managing activities from the Ranadi Roundabout to the Honiara City Council junction.…