MALAITA Province has once again qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for the 2025/2026 period. Deputy Provincial Secretary for Malaita, Peter Herehura, confirmed the province’s qualification for the PCDF. He expressed confidence, stating that the results of the recent assessment were positive, confirming that Malaita had qualified for the fund this round. “Yes,…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has earned $200,000 in revenue from the licensing of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) businesses operating in Auki. Four Chinese-owned companies, N&L Company Limited, Chen Zhen Company Limited, Young Young Company Limited, and Joana Kofana have each paid $50,000 for a business license to legally purchase and trade in beche-de-mer within the province.…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth through provincial engagement by paying a courtesy visit to the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua. The meeting focused on how SICCI and the Malaita Provincial Government can work together to unlock the province’s economic potential, particularly…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin have agreed to deepen the China- Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, jointly uphold the correct historical perspective of WWII, and safeguard the authority of the United Nations to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world. The two leaders met at the Kremlin in Moscow on the morning of…
A FIVE-day youth empowerment training under the Youth Economic and Climate Action (YECA) initiative concluded successfully last week. It was held at Oibola Community, bringing together 35 motivated young participants from Adakwa (East Malaita), Namosalabe (Central Kwara’ae), and Oibola (Aoke Langalanga). The training focused on Business Ideation and Business Process Development, and was facilitated by…
In a significant show of solidarity and shared commitment, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and Korean Water Resources (K-Water) have reaffirmed their joint dedication to the successful completion of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP), a transformative initiative aimed at increasing renewable energy for the country’s national grid in Honiara. A high-level dialogue was…
Running media outlets in Solomon Islands present both opportunities and significant challenges due to several key factors. During the World Press Freedom Day celebration at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday, journalists attended presentations and panel discussions covering various topics, including the economic challenges of operating media in Solomon Islands. Robert Iroga, Editor and Publisher of…
Some donor partners and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have denied any “strings attached” to their financial assistance or advertising support directed toward media organizations. This clarification was made by Australia’s High Commission Second Secretary (Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy) Samuel Cox, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Kristine Marsh, and Director of the Government Communication…
The Auditor General’s audit report of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) attracted a lot of attention when it was first presented but now hardly being mentioned, by the media or the government, informing the public of where things are with regard to holding those responsible for this GRAND THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS to account. One…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on Thursday released prices for local sales and export prices for beche-de-mer products. This came weeks after lifting a ban on the harvesting and trade of beche-de-mer. Beche-de-mer harvesting was banned for more than two years to protect stocks of the endangered sea cucumber. When the ban proved…