LOCAL farmers in Malaita Province are raising concerns over the prolonged delay in the operation of the multi-million-dollar taro pack house in the province. The SBD $1.5 million facility was fully funded by the World Trade Organization’s Enhanced Integrated Framework Programme (EIF) and was completed and officially handed over in 2023. However, despite the fanfare…
Bank customers, businesses and users across the country are being encouraged to use the EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machine to avoid unnecessary bank fee deductions when making payments or withdrawals. According to Hon. Ricky Nelson Houenipwela, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), many…
Honiara – Huge recognition and reward for its ongoing efforts to promote the Solomon Islands on the Australian travel scene, Tourism Solomons has been nominated for a prestigious Australian National Travel Industry Award (NTIA). The tourist board has been nominated in the ‘Most Popular National Tourism Office’ category, one of the biggest award categories to be…
It’s an emotional story of a journey that fills with determination, resilience, healing and vision by the founder and owner of Sape Farm – Dr. Paul Bosowai Popora. The Sape Pack-house stands not just as a facility but as a legacy, shaped by hardship, healing, and an extraordinary life journey. At the heart of this…
A joint team has successfully conducted a three-day monitoring mission from 8th to 10th July to oversee the progress of the Ahanga Wharf Project on Bellona Island of the Rennell Bellona Province. The project is funded under the Land Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP). The team, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Asian…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Representatives from The Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT) and Tourism Solomons have joined tourism research and data professionals from across the Pacific for a three-day intensive workshop focusing on strengthening national capacities in data collection and analysis. The Solomon Islands team – MCT Senior Research Tourism Officer, Laurie Leketo; Tourism Solomons Team…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth. At the same time he calls on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from the ground up. Speaking during a closing program to acknowledge all those who…
The Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) officially launched Phase II of its Road Infrastructure Program on July 9th, 2025, at Ou’oumatawa, Small Malaita. This milestone was made possible through the active involvement of the Member of Parliament for SMC, Honourable Rick Nelson Houenipwela. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae explained that the original Phase 2 road…
TWO men have been sentenced in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court for drinking kwaso at the Central Honiara Market in June. Fred Masai, 19, a first time offender, was fined $400, with the option to serve 20 days in prison if he failed to pay up. Unfortunately, Masai did not pay the fine, and a default…
Dive tourism is a growing market in the country’s tourism sector. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, Honiara has had limited access to dedicated diving services. As more visitors come to Honiara for short stays, particularly business travellers with limited free time, the demand for accessible diving services and equipment rental has increased. In response to this…