SOLOMON Airlines has announced further cancellation to its services into Brisbane for Friday. In a statement to update its passengers, Solomon Airline said, following Wednesday’s Cyclone Alfred Emergency Planning meeting, the service on Friday from Auckland- Brisbane-Munda- Honiara is now called off. “We regret to inform that two additional flights on Friday, 7 March, have…
The Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project was officially launched on Wednesday morning in Auki, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Solomon Islands. Funded by the People’s Republic of China, this project underscores the deepening strategic partnership between both nations. The project is contracted to the…
The Government of the Solomon Islands has expressed deep appreciation to Japan for 15 years of collaboration in managing and sustaining the country’s sea cucumber fisheries. This milestone was commemorated during the closing of the 15th Joint Committee Meeting and an evening celebration hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the…
THE European Union (EU) is exploring ways to enhance trade and business links with the Pacific, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert says. “On economic cooperation, we are exploring ways to further enhance trade and business links with the Pacific Island Countries, notably through the economic partnership agreement with the EU. “We believe…
THE hair-splitting task in separating mining activities from environmental issues is due to start in Honiara today as part of the consultation process on the Government’s proposed Environment Bill 2023. The meeting gets underway at the Heritage Park Hotel this morning. The Environment Bill 2023 is one of four pieces of proposed legislations expected to…
The ground-breaking ceremony for the Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project is taking place this morning at the Auki Primary School Field, Malaita. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in the infrastructure development of Malaita Province. Funded by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), this project represents a key component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between…
NATIONAL carrier Solomon Airlines is cancelling its scheduled international flights from Honiara to Brisbane today and from Brisbane to Santo and Port Vila, Vanuatu tomorrow. This is due to risks associated with the adverse weather condition brought about by Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred which formed out of Solomon Islands last week. Airbus A320 normally operates…
Operational leaders from Customs and Immigration Divisions responsible for protecting Solomon Islands borders, have completed tough operational command training to ensure successful enforcement operations at the border. The advanced training equips officers with skills to conduct operations across various aviation and maritime border environments that range in complexity. The training is part of an ongoing…
THE case against the General Manager (GM) of the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO), Darren John Corby, who allegedly breached the Tobacco Act, has been adjourned to March 17. On that day, the prosecution will confirm its position regarding a letter from Corby’s lawyer Silverio Lepe of Sol-law. The letter contains a proposal received…
THE 2.5 million Japan-funded Ado Rural Farmers Association Mini Hydro project in Falake Village, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, is progressing smoothly. Funding for the project was provided by the Japanese Government in 2023 under the Grassroots and Human Security Project. Photos and videos show enthusiastic support from community members who are actively contributing to the…