The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) today, Monday 11th August appeals to the Government to address the alarming unemployment crisis revealed by the ILO Labor Report and the Solomon Islands Government’s 2020 Population Census (2019 data). The findings expose an economy failing to create sufficient jobs, with youth bearing the heaviest burden. Critical…
Ministry of Infrastructure Development Safeguards unit, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) Support Team, has kicked off public consultations at communities located along the East Malaita road network. This is in preparation for the roll-out of SIRAP 2 additional financing that incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure for the section from Baratalo…
Communities around Kolokofa, Kia District in Isabel Province are celebrating a major milestone with the launch of mobile and internet services through the new R73 site tower. This achievement ends years of digital isolation for local residents, who previously lacked reliable connectivity despite network expansion across other parts of Isabel Island. While much of Isabel Province enjoyed…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) has announced its upcoming ISIA Annual Congress 2025, a landmark event scheduled to take place from 21–22 August 2025 in Honiara. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape – Relevance of the Accounting Profession,” this prestigious Congress will bring together accounting professionals, policymakers, and industry…
The newly built Choiseul Provincial (CP) administration office complex in Taro is progressing well, with final touches needed before completion. The building complex is one of the project funded under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF). In an interview, Mr Nathan Navala, director of Navs building construction said the project is in its final stage,…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU), representing a coalition of public sector workers, on Tuesday issues an urgent appeal to the Governing Coalition for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) specifically the OUR Party, Solomon Islands People First Party, and Kandere Party to support the immediate creation of a Tripartite Secretariat reporting directly to the Prime Minister. This body will…
The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division (CAPCD) within the Ministry of Commerce has officially issued a warning to Hanter Shop in Honiara for selling goods beyond its required price. Reports reaching the paper said, the shop was warned for selling consumer goods at prices exceeding the maximum limits set by the nation’s Price Control…
The new Seghe Terminal and Market projects have received formal blessings from the United Church, Seventh Day Adventist and community leaders.At a joint ceremony with the Western Provincial Government, the new market site was blessed by Superintendent Minister for Marovo Circuit, Rev. Gerald Rigeo, representing the United Church landowners.Provincial Secretary for Western Provincial Government, Patrick…
A total of 182 community members in Honiara continue to benefit from the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project Waste Cleaning and Collection initiative since its launch early this year. The cleaning activity spans across 13 key road segments from Alligator Creek in the east to Poha in the west. The…
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered specialist aviation training to Solomon Islands Customs, Immigration, Biosecurity and Police on conducting effective and efficient enforcement operations across the aviation environment. The five-day course focused on elements critical to border aviation operations including passenger risk assessment and pre-border targeting, interviewing, baggage examinations, evidence handling, border intelligence, indicators…