OUR Telekom is organizing a three-day outdoor mobile phone sales to members of the public in Gizo, Western Province since last week. The outdoor sales commenced on Friday and will end today to coincide with the staging of the inter-island soccer championship which had been running for the past two weeks. The outdoor sales continued…
No limit on numbers wanting to work on labour scheme SOLOMON Islands Government will not restrict the number of local workers wanting to go overseas to work under the seasonal mobility labour scheme. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFEAT) Collin Beck last week during a…
The world’s first 7-Star Hotel Developer, Alessandro Rosso, registers company to invest in Solomon Islands tourism industry THE Italian tourism professional known for developing the world’s first 7-Star Hotel, Alessandro Rosso, and his associates will return to Solomon Islands later this year to follow up on the progress of his tourism project proposal for Solomon…
ONE of the top holiday destinations in Gizo, Western Province, is rebounding into action following the reopening of the international borders in July this year. This means local and international guests are arriving in numbers again to enjoy the services being offered at the resort. The Island is situated about two kilometres from Gizo. Speaking…
The Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML, announces the commencement of gold production after three years of extensive preparatory ground works and over SBD$700 million in construction cost and capital expenditures on plant and equipment. During a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare today, Mr. Mingqing Gao, Chairman of Wanguo Mining International, Chairman of…
The National Government is currently in a process to transfer through its investment arm-the Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands (ICSI) 20 percent of its share in the Kolombangara Forest Product Limited (KFPL) to the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF). This was announced at a meeting in Honiara this week between Government and KLTF representatives during…
THE national flag carrier has welcomed the Cabinet announcement that it has dropped the 72 hours pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for Solomon Islands-bound travelers. In a statement yesterday, Solomon Airlines conveyed its gratitude and at the same time informed travelers of the Cabinet announcement. “It’s official! For all fully COVID-19 vaccinated passengers that pre-departure COVID-19…
IF you are a passenger planning to travel to the Western Province this weekend, why not try out ‘MV Pelican 96’ which will launch its inaugural trip this Sunday. The newly acquired fast craft will operate its maiden trip to six destinations in Western Province starting on Sunday morning. The boat can travel up to…
Tina hydro project under threat by angry landowners THE multi-million-dollar Tina hydro project in Central Guadalcanal is facing a revolt by a tribal landowning group, a move which could cause substantial delays in the construction of the USD86 million hydro scheme. Police trying to enforce a High Court order last week clashed with members of…
Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma return on Monday, 10th October, after attending the 55th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors Annual Meeting from 26 – 30 September 2022 held at the ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Accompanying the Minister was Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands Dr Luke Forau, and Mr.…