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.…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board is confident that despite the risks and challenges brought about external factors, the country’s economy will recover as result of investments in the Games and other major projects. Mike Wate, SINPF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager highlighted this fortnight ago at the declaration of the Fund’s…
TOURISM Solomons is happy to partner with Solomon Airlines in celebrating the national carrier’s 60th anniversary in providing domestic and international flight services. Head of Sales and Marketing of Tourism Solomons, Fiona Teama, said this at a press conference at a joint Press Conference with the Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gus Kraus, at…
THE Solomon Airlines wants the COVID-19 PCR tests requirement removed for the development of the country’s tourism sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gus Kraus said they are still working on this matter with the national government because this requirement can be removed under the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee (NOC). “Now the border is open, we…
THE Solomon Airlines on 26th October 2022 will launch, open and start celebrating its 60 Years of operation. This was announced by the Solomon Airlines new CEO Gus Kraus in a press conference yesterday at Tourism Solomons Office at Mendana Avenue. Mr Kraus and the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Moses…
THE COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent outbreak in the country had significantly impacted on the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) membership level which had seen a drop. This was revealed by the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager Mike Wate on Friday when presenting an overview of the Funds financial and operational…