LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa beans from a wide network of local farmers, providing critical market access where high transport…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has announced the promulgation of the Comprehensive Credit Reporting Regulations 2025 (CCR Regulations), effective 12 September 2025. This was made possible through the collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) focused on the private sector and the Office of the Attorney General. This historic milestone…
Tourism Solomons has unveiled an innovative campaign inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to help craft a tagline for the destination’s next round of consumer and travel industry advertising. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail — and Win!’ banner on Tuesday, 14 October, the campaign opens the door for travel professionals in…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has clarified Western Province’s role in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Retreat in Noro, emphasizing that despite frustrations over the event’s organization, the province remains proud to have hosted the prestigious regional gathering. Speaking during the Western Provincial Assembly session on Monday at the Chahcha Conference Room in Gizo, Premier Veo described the…
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Monday hosted a consultation workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel to develop a new National Tourism Development Policy for the Solomon Islands. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the private sector, provincial governments, line ministries, development partners, and community-based organizations to share ideas and insights on shaping the future of tourism in the country. In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary of…
Our Telekom, through its mobile money service M-SELEN, has launched a new integration with Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT). The integration will enable Solomon Islanders to send and receive money with Ria directly into their M-SELEN wallets, creating a faster, safer,…
The Western Provincial Assembly has passed a revised budget of $40.2 million ($224,244.00) for the 2025/2026 financial year — an increase from the previous $36.7 million allocation. Presenting the budget during the Assembly meeting held since Monday and Friday Finance Minister Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the adjustment reflects Western Province’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stronger…
Construction of the Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved in recent months. The new building project in Honiara has achieved several key…
A private Chinese businessman has reportedly fallen victim to his beche-de-mer agent in Luaniau Island, Malaita Outer Islands. The businessman known as Jay who is married to a woman of mixed Luaniau and Chinese heritage, claimed his local agent, known as Suli, allegedly removed part of his $2.7 million intended for purchasing beche-de-mer (sea cucumbers) from the island. According to…
Following completion of the geo-technical survey required to determine underground conditions and the suitable pile-driving method for the Ahanga wharf project in Rennell Bellona Province, the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has commenced backfilling and compaction. This construction phase aims to strengthen the access route built towards the sea, facilitating the driving of…