LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has welcomed reports that police investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) referrals have commenced. In a statement, Tuesday, Wale has commended the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) for their diligent work. He said the responsibility has now passed to the Police Commissioner to give this investigation serious priority.…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) acknowledges the recent concerns raised by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) regarding the issue of unauthorized parking within Honiara City, particularly at the Central Market bus stop and along key roadways. “We appreciate the Chamber’s emphasis on the need for a sustainable solution to enhance…
The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has assured the business community and the public that it is working hard to address challenges affecting the traffic. Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), acknowledges the recent Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) concerns regarding road congestion and its impact on businesses, particularly within…
THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) is gearing up for its next significant infrastructure project in the country and this is the China-Aid funded Auki Road Tar Seal Project, which is set to commence soon. This project is poised to revolutionise the travel experience, while fostering trade and economic development. At last week’s unveiling of…
DURING the Tourism roundtable discussions at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted Solomon Islands Government’s vision and 2035 goals on tourism to world leaders in attendance. PM Manele announced this at a press conference on Sunday upon his return from the WGS. “In my remarks…
THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will commit between SBD$50-100 million each year to the development budget from 2026 onwards. These funds will be for the implementation of projects such as the Bina Harbour, the Dala-Atori Road Project and other projects in the health, agriculture and education sectors. This was announced by Prime…
THE Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) of the Western Provincial Government (WPG) is currently on tour to assess various Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) projects in the province. The committee’s visit aims to ensure that all PCDF-funded projects align with the required standards and meet the intended objectives of improving service delivery and infrastructure development…
TWO cocoa farmers’ associations in North Malaita have received grant awards from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to empower and support local cocoa farmers in the region. The grant award signing took place last week in Auki in the presence of the Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni and members of the Malaita Provincial…
Businesses in Honiara have expressed deep disappointment over lack of progress on traffic congestion, despite numerous calls made over the past months and weeks. As the peak institution representing private sector, Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has observed no significant improvement in traffic conditions over the past week – which is a…
THE Hograno-Kia-Havulei (HKH) Constituency convened its first Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting at which it adopted its four-year Development Plan and 2025 Budget & Annual Work Plan (AWP). Chaired by the MP for HKH, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, the meeting held on 5 February in Honiara was attended by CDC members and HKH Constituency officers.…