Brussels, Belgium, – In a significant move to strengthen international support for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Development, a delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) have participated in the EU-Pacific States Trade Committee Meeting in Brussels this week, from February 3-7.…
The Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade acknowledges the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for West Makira, Derick Manuari on perceived irregularities within the Labour Mobility Scheme. In a statement, it said the LMU strives to ensure our processes are fair, transparent, providing equitable opportunities for…
FINALLY, Winrock’s USD25 million SCALE program on Malaita has ended and the truth about the funding has emerged as a result of an executive order to shut down the agency. US President Donald Trump issued the order to shut down the agency last week. Of late, Winrock has moved away from its core activities. Instead,…
On 4 February, the European Union (EU) and Solomon Islands held their Partnership Dialogue, the first under the new Samoa Agreement, which is the basis for cooperation between the EU and the Pacific. The Partnership Dialogue took place in Brussels and allowed the EU and Solomon Islands to take stock of developments in the partnership since…
Auki-based Police officers have rearrested one of Onelink Pacifica’s directors at his home village in small Malaita for evading court trials in connection with the Onelink money scheme. Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention Mr. Simpson Pogeava told reporters that Auki police conducted a patrol on 30 January 2025 in South Malaita and…
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading as Solomon Power has a new and first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is Mrs. Delilah Kekea Homelo. Her appointment was announced in a press statement this afternoon by David K.C.Quan, OBE, Chairman of the Board and Directors of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading as Solomon Power.…
THE first prize winner of the Soltuna Mega Prize Draw, Melody Turelyn from Malaita has described her win as ‘a life-changing event.’ “When I heard my name announced, I was in a state of disbelief. I was just could not believe that I have won $50,000.00 It’s a life changing event for me,” Mrs Turelyn…
THE Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional MCS Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) successfully concluded its second phase on Friday in Brisbane, Australia, equipping participants with advanced data analysis skills to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The training brought together representatives from 9 FFA Members: Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru, RMI, Palau, PNG, Solomon…
ALLEGATIONS of many applicants forging documents under the Labour Mobility Scheme (LMS) has come under scrutiny with the West Makira Member of Parliament (MP) Derick Manuari expressing deep concern. Hon Manuari in a statement issued on Wednesday said, it is more concerning that authorities especially the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) has no proper mechanisms in…
SOLTUNA Limited on Monday officially handed over the cash prizes worth $100,000 to the three winners of the Soltuna super draw. The three winners were picked and announced last Friday in Honiara during the prize draw. The prize distribution ceremony was held at the Soltuna Head Office in Ranadi where the Marketing Manager Kenwood Harry…