A group of Israeli tourists have expressed interest learn more about the Solomon Islands following a visit to the Solomon Islands Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020 this week. After an encounter with Deputy Commissioner General and Pavilion Director Mr Dennis Marita, the group further expressed their plans to visit the Solomon Islands in November…
Australia’s flagship Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) has agreed to fast track redevelopment of six markets across Malaita, Guadalcanal, Honiara, Isabel and Western Province, improve provincial ports and launch a new SIIP website. SIIP is in its first phase of implementation. Work on the markets project is expected to commence by December 2022. These priorities…
MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) may have the opportunity to withdraw part of their contributions if the Board considers a submitted request and gives its approval. Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) and Vice Chairman of the National Oversight Committee (NOC) Dr Jimmie Rodgers highlighted this during the National Oversight Committee Talk…
FACED with a massive economic recovery challenge, the Government has been forced to revise its timetable for the preparation and delivery of its 2022 Budget. Initially, the $4 billion budget was to have been brought down in March, but this has now been put back by a month to April 4, according to the Timetable,…
INFLUEN-SHELL is a social media campaign developed through a partnership between Meta (formerly Facebook) and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). A statement issued by SICCI Media Unit said it aims to promote local businesses in the Solomon Islands by sharing their stories of growth, resilience and connectedness, including through their use…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on Friday morning took delivery of eight brand new vehicles, thanks to the government and people of Japan. Speaking prior to hand over of the vehicle keys, Minister Nestor Giro told Acting Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Yoshida Norimasa san and guests who were present…
THE Saving for Transformation (S4T) model that World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) introduced to 11 communities in Makira Ulawa Province has stood in aid during this pandemic, as communities share out recently to assist them with their needs. The S4T model is a saving model that encourages community members to establish saving clubs where they…
Secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has said he was “not privy” to discussions about his future as top diplomat of the region. It comes as Puna condemned the attacks on Ukraine by Russia, saying he was “very concerned” about the escalating war. “That’s why our leaders have come out very strongly in…
A Swedish company has proposed an award winning biological treatment toilet system to Solomon Islands at the Dubai Expo 2020 this week. Imad Agi, Chairman & CEO, ECOLOO Group from Sweden has met with Commissioner General Ambassador Moses Kouni Mose and introduced the biological treatment toilet system, which is easy to manage and suitable for…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) national Mr Ahmed Tarak Al Mansouri from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi visited the Solomon Islands Pavilion for the first time Thursday this week and was attracted to the various handicrafts on display. After a brief introduction including the history of how the Solomon Islands was named, Mr Al Mansouri decided…