With the recent passage of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024 in Parliament, Government will soon set up a body to help manage and implement the rollout of the program. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele highlighted this on Monday during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). He…
The Chairlady of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Ms. Namoi Kaluae, has underscored that businesses cannot thrive without guaranteed safety and stability—a critical factor for economic progress. Ms. Kaluae made these remarks during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SICCI and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has publicly acknowledged the vital role of the private sector in driving economic development in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Frederick Kologeto described the private sector as “the engine room” of…
A welcome reception was hosted on Friday, 30th May 2025, to warmly welcome the new Minister responsible for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Hon. Ricky Fuo’o. The event held at the headquarters’ Tiare leaf hut allowed the Minister to be introduced to the staff, fostering a spirit of collaboration as they embark under new…
The 5th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry will be hosted by Solomon Islands in 2027. This was decided by the Pacific Ministers for agriculture and forestry at the final day of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry held in Tonga, last week. Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock the Honorable Franklyn…
JUNCAO Technology development around the world, especially in small island countries, is crucial to enhancing food security and provides a solution to meeting the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy Director of China’s National Juncao Research Center Lin Hui said. The National Engineering Research Center of Juncao established in 2011 by China’s Ministry of…
With the introduction of solar energy in villages, schools and clinics in West Makira, Makira Ulawa province, diesel power still remains very important here. People spoken to in interviews said most homes, schools and clinics now have solar power to provide them light at night. Before the introduction of solar energy in villages in Solomon…
The National Government is beginning preparations for the 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on July 7 this year. A Government Organising Committee headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with support from other line Ministries began the planning process in a series of meetings early this month.…
CHINA’s global Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines manufacturer, Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd welcomed Pacific Islands journalists for a visit of its premises and provided them with valuable insights into its vaccine production operation. In 2022 and 2023, the company signed a bulk of framework agreements with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)…
WITH sheer commitment to accomplish its goals of building a high-quality hospital with top patient satisfaction level and continued exploration of medical ethics, medical skills, humanities and innovation, the Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital in Fujian Province has emerged as a leading exceptional specialist cardiological service provider in China. The hospital, which is affiliated to the Xiamen…