The new owners of King Solomon Hotel have assured that all 69 former employees will retain their jobs as the hotel embarks on a new journey in the country’s tourism sector. This follows concerns raised by the Workers Union Solomon Islands (WUSI), which had expressed disappointment that 46 former employees were issued redundancy or retirement…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Monday visited the Friendship Hall and the Aquatic Center ahead of the 2025 Honiara Summit to see the set up of the venue and to ensure that it is in order before the opening ceremony this morning. The Deputy Secretary to Prime Minister, Salana Kalu said, as the host…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) extends its gratitude to the Solomon Islands Government, particularly Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, for the ongoing collaboration with the private sector. The SICCI Board, led by Chairlady Namoi Kaluae, had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. …
In the heart of the Solomon Islands, nestled along the shores of Gizo, lies Sairagi Village. Traditional farming has sustained families for generations. Yet, in recent years, villagers have faced an alarming challenge—declining crop yields. Despite their commitment to organic agriculture, their primary food transformation pathway, poor soil health has led to stunted crop growth…
WORKING class, market vendors, transport operators like vehicle and boats are facing cash flow problem in Gizo, Western province. This has affected them in their businesses operations and person savings due to the high cost of living. Jones Patty, a concerned resident, attributed the cash flow shortage to the country’s current economic instability. “To me,…
A World Bank team visited has visited a number of projects implemented under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This was during their visit to the country Solomon this month to continue support the implementation of the project. During the visit, the team reviewed project progress, discussed key achievements, and provided support…
In a recent meeting, Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele lauded Solomon Airlines for its commitment to innovation and service enhancement. He expressed appreciation for the airlines’ proactive approach in navigating the evolving aviation landscape. During the courtesy visit, Solomon Airlines Board Chair Mr. Frank Wickham and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sean Teó provided Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project have acknowledged a recent media article regarding contractor opportunities and wish to clarify that local contractors will be engaged by, and benefit from, the project. An article by Solomon Star this week claims that the CAUSE II Project would…
HONIARA City Council (HCC) Councillor for Mbuburu ward 3, Alfred Iakona Auga has delivered solar street lights for communities around Geology area on Saturday. This is part of his vision to install street lights throughout the whole of Mbuburu ward in West Honiara at the end of this year. These sets of street lights are…
WESTERN provincial government and Gizo Town Council have been called to address the waste problems at Gizo market. Markets vendors and residents are calling for improved waste management solutions to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. They urged the local authorities to take immediate action, including increasing waste collection, providing more bins, and enforcing proper disposal measures.…