IT IS said that when you point a finger at someone, four are pointing back at you. This aptly describes what is happening at the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, which last week announced a commission of inquiry into alleged non-payment of some 33 shipments of bauxite from West Rennell. Hardly the perspiration…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is still in the planning phase of re-establishing the Public Works Department (PWD). This was confirmed by Minister Ricky Fuo in Parliament on Monday, in response to a question from the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale. “For us at MID, we are still at the planning phase. We are…
SOLOMON Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) calls for the immediate establishment of a Tripartite Advisory Body to advise the Minister of Finance and Treasury on critical issues relating or impacting workers and employers like Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA). The Body should comprise of equal representation from government, employers, and workers. SICTU said the recently awarded 3% COLA…
Chief John Lobo Bukai of the Koalia Tribe, Langa Langa Lagoon in Malaita Province, has raised concern of serious cultural and customary concern over the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project. This is despite Chief Bukai, who writes on behalf of the coastal communities of the Langa Langa Lagoon expressed their firm support for the…
For nearly a century, East Makira Constituency has lived without communication towers — leaving villagers isolated from the rest of the world. That changed on May 17, 2025, when Pihuru village in East Wainoni District, Makira Ulawa Province, was connected to the internet via Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service. While a traditional communication tower…
A Joint Survey Team visited Napii village in East Wainoni District, Makira Ulawa Province, on May 17, 2025, to identify suitable locations for the construction of communication towers. The team is part of a government-backed project, funded by China, that aims to install seven communication towers across East Makira Constituency (EMC) — a region that…
The North Malaita Constituency (NMC) office recently conducted a historic tribal reconciliation program, signifying its readiness to progress socio-economic development for its people and the rest of the constituency. Held at Fo’ondo from 25th to 27th April 2025, the event was organized specifically for the Abua’ero tribal clan. It was successfully celebrated under the theme:…
As a nation deeply interconnected with the sea, where the ocean constitutes a remarkable 98 percent of our territory, the maritime industry serves as our lifeline. Thats according to the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Ricky Fuo’o during a seminar hosted by the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) last week.…
Heritage Park Hotel (HPH) wins a prestigious award – the Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 organised by Trip Advisor. Heritage Park Hotel said, the award came about through hard work and commitment in providing the best service possible. The Hotel said, it has been training staff and building a team focused on world class standards from…
THE Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma, has updated Parliament and the country about donor-funded development projects. This update was part of his motion responding to the Speech from the Throne last week. There are six major donor-funded development projects which the government, through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, negotiated and approved…