Local businesses in Malaita are partnering with First Nations businesses from Australia to expand eco-tourism links between Australia and Solomon Islands, creating both opportunities for learning and more local jobs. Hazel Harohau of AuthenticMala Tours travelled to Australia to meet with Indigenous Australia eco-tourism business Yura Tours in North Stradbroke Island. Hilda Rade Sofaemaena of…
Waimapuru National Secondary School (NSS) in Makira Ulawa Province on Wednesday receive a new tractor along with a grass slasher and ploughing disc, from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL). The handing over was described as a historic occasion for the school. The support was made possible through funding from the People’s Republic of…
A team from the E-Commerce Implementations Unit (EIU) under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration successfully held an information sharing session with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). The session was acknowledged by the SICCI Members. As part of its continuous service delivery, SICCI co-hosted an information session for 40 SICCI…
Local passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is set to resume its weekly services between Honiara and the Western Province ports this week. In a public announcement on Tuesday, Marina Shipping Ltd said, it would make a special trip from the Western Province this Thursday. The boat has been out of service for maintenance since May.…
THE official handover of the Faefae Custom House at Lilisiana in Aoke-Langalanga Constituency has opened a new chapter for both local and international visitors, fostering greater engagement with Malaita’s rich cultural heritage. This milestone was announced by the Malaita Provincial Secretary Erick George during the opening ceremony of the Faefae Kastom Haos last week in…
On Wednesday evening 27th August 2025 we posted online a brief video clip via our Youtube Channel highlighting the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) being imported and used by George Wu Company Ltd. The clip was supposed not be uploaded. However, due to miscommunication between members of the online team, the video appeared online. The information…
The Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) during its meeting on August 21, 2025 adopted an expansionary monetary policy stance for the next six months to support growth while containing inflation within the desired range. The decision reflects a careful assessment of both the global and domestic economic conditions and prospects. Global…
After months of preparation and planning Barakoma airfield in South Vella, Western Province welcomed its first flight after many years during a proving flight on Sunday. The proving flight operated by the Solomon Airlines Twin Otter was undertaken by officials from the Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation, Solomon Islands Airport Corporation Limited, Solomon Airlines…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has called on the government to back its push for a dedicated slot for trade unions at the 2025 Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) to be held in Honiara from 3–6 November. SICTU President Tony Kagovai made the appeal following a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah…
The recent decline in international currency exchange rates offered by Bank South Pacific (BSP) has raised concerns among local and overseas investors, including those operating in the Solomon Islands. Richard Kabil Junior, President of the East New Britain Shell Money Foundation, told the Solomon Star recently in Gizo that the weaker rates are affecting businesses and individuals who…