An appeal lodged by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited against the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, over the cancellation of APID’s Mining License has been dismissed by the High Court. The Mining Lease was originally granted in September 2014 for a 25-year term under…
The Cabinet has recently decided to review the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Priority Pipeline (SINIPP), following recommendations made during last year’s Economic Summit. The summit had urged the government to address the existing infrastructure gap to facilitate economic activities and improve service delivery. Multilateral banks have also echoed this need, emphasizing the importance of increased…
There have been growing concerns over the monitoring of commercial and tourist boats entering Western Province, particularly regarding anchorage fees and their distribution. Stakeholders, including local businesses and tourism operators, have called for clarity on the role of Tradeco Shipping and the Western Province Tourism Division in overseeing these vessels. There is a pressing need…
CHINESE modernisation, unlike other modernisations, embraces a future of shared prosperity for humanity, the Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, Professor Dr Wang Yiwei highlighted to visiting international journalists in Beijing on Monday. Dr Wang, who also serves as the Jean Monnet Chair…
STATE ownership of land is one of the catalysts for development as proven by China’s modern advancement. In China, all land is owned by the state and this land ownership has attracted investment, resulting in its development into the world’s second largest economy. The Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) through its Construction Material Laboratory continues to produce Interlocking Block Pavement (IBP). Recently, the lab installed IBP on the in-yards of the Friendship Hall access path, showcasing the durability and quality of these locally made concrete blocks. Other pilot sites that showcase the IBP technology are the Point Cruz…
The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Kramer Asia Pacific (SI) have officially signed a contract for Survey and Design Services-component 1 of the Community Access and Urban Enhancement Services (CAUSE) II project. The signing took place at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) headquarters and was witnessed by representatives from…
Construction of a new Rescue Fire Services Station at Honiara International Airport is now underway, with preliminary works progressing steadily. Site establishment works were completed in March 2025, including geotechnical investigations, and excavation for the foundation of the station is moving ahead. In March 2025, precision approach path indicator (PAPI) light cables were relocated, all…
The 10 percent tariff imposed by the United States (US) on all countries are expected to have minimal impact on the Solomon Islands. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele confirmed this during a press conference at the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), Monday. He explained that trade between the Solomon Islands and the United…
THE Solomon Islands’ economy remains heavily dependent on round log exports —an unsustainable practice that risks the nation’s future forest resources. This was highlighted by Dr. Vaeno Vigulu, former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research and current Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries at Solomon Islands National…