CHINA and the European Union (EU) have held in-depth discussions on trade and investment matters and agreed to establish regular ministerial-level communications and enhance exchanges on major China-Europe economic and trade issues ahead of the United States announcement of a sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariff policy. The discussions held between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and visiting…
The minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, is in London, England, to attend the Marine Environment Protection Committee 83rd session at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Headquarters from 7 to 11April 2025. The minister, accompanied by his newly appointed Deputy Secretary Technical, Mike Qaqara, left the country Friday last week…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has acknowledged the Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd (KFPL) success story as a forest conservation and sustainable plantation forestry. On Thursday 3rd April 2025, the Parliamentary Opposition visited KFPL and was toured and briefed on the company’s operations and challenges. Hon Wale said the visit to KFPL was an eye opener…
Parliamentary Opposition Group’s has been acknowledged for their visit to Noro, Western province. General Manager of Soltuna Mr Adrian Wickham praised the Group led by the Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale during their visit to Soltuna on Friday 4th April 2025. Mr Wickham when welcoming the Group has spoken highly of the imitative by the…
THE routine maintenance of sealed roads in Central Honiara is steadily advancing, despite the challenges posed by the recent monsoon season. The sealed roads in Central Honiara have been designated into two distinct lots for maintenance. Lot 1, managed by SSS Construction, includes upgrades to several key roadways, namely West Kola Road, Koloale Road, China…
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) met with the Malaita Provincial Government in Auki on Wednesday to discuss long-standing salary issues. During the meeting, WUSI representatives, Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni, and Provincial Secretary Erick George reached an agreement for the provincial government to begin addressing the outstanding concerns of its workers. WUSI…
A couple from South Korea has expressed interest in exporting pineapples from Bina in West Kwaio, Malaita province to international markets. Hynm Lee and his wife visited pineapple farmers in Bina last month as part of a scoping mission aimed at understanding the challenges farmers face in pineapple production. Accompanied by agricultural officers from Auki,…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has outlined immediate plans for the improvement and expansion of bypass roads to ease traffic congestion as ongoing road works continue along the West Honiara highway of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. To enhance traffic flow, two key bypass routes are set to be upgraded: Hibiscus Avenue (back…
Hundreds of noni trees and plantations in North West Guadalcanal remain idle after the main buyer ceased purchasing noni fruits two years ago. Ben Misu a local farmer from the region said that since Solomon Noni Corporation stopped buying the fruits he lost close to SBD$8,000 per week. Mr Misu added the main buyer stopped buying…
Investing in fisheries and ecotourism presents significant opportunities for economic growth in Malaita Province. This initiative would involve local farmers, men, youth, and women entrepreneurs, contributing to a more sustainable and expanded economy. Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua emphasized the importance of these sectors during his recent speech at the Provincial Assembly in Auki. He…