HONIARA — Economic growth is slowing across the Pacific as countries face weak global growth, natural hazards and climate related shocks. The World Bank’s flagship Pacific Economic Update, released on Tuesday in Honiara, projects regional growth to fall to 2.6 percent in 2025, down from 5.5 percent in 2023. This comes as post-COVID recovery fades,…
The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) from three provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal last week. The handing over ceremony was held Wednesday 11th June 2025 at the SIART project Office, MAL Headquarter at…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sustainable food from the ocean as a vital pathway for poverty eradication and food security. Speaking over the weekend at the Ocean Action Panel on “Promoting the role of sustainable food from the ocean for poverty eradication and food security,” Hon. Bradley Tovosia,…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Monday 16 June to Wednesday 18 June, Beijing has announced. China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday 13 June that President Xi will attend the summit at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The establishment of the China-Central…
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with IOS Partners signed on May 30, 2025, to provide technical assistance to Solomon Airlines. This milestone reinforces the Government’s commitment to fortifying the airline’s operational and financial sustainability. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…
Nice, France – – Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has called for decisive, enforceable global action to tackle marine pollution—highlighting the urgent threats from both ship waste and the growing menace of ghost gear. Speaking on Wednesday 11th June during Ocean Action Panel 4: Preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution of…
In a significant move to enhance biosecurity compliance and safeguard marine resources, the Biosecurity Solomon Islands within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources recently conducted an offshore facility inspection mission in Surabaya, Indonesia. This critical trip underscores the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to adhering to biosecurity standards…
To celebrates its second anniversary on 12th June, M-SELEN — the Solomon Islands’ leading mobile money platform under Our Telekom — is unveiling a game-changing service: the country’s first Merchant Payment Service designed for both smartphones and basic phones. Branded as “Pay With M-SELEN,” the service allows customers to make quick, secure, and cashless payments…
As part three of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) 2025/2026 Community Development and Support Program, it is now focusing on drilling and supplying 21 water boreholes to its host and downstream communities. GRML officially announced in a statement on Wednesday, 11th June. “This key development reflects GRML’s ongoing commitment to uplift living conditions and ensure…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma has announced that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023. After complying with all membership requirements, including the Instrument of Accession, and the first instalment capital…