Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo and New Caledonia’s Representative to Australia, Yves Lafoy made these comments when appearing before the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)…
AN outboard motor (OBM) skipper has ordered his four passengers to jump overboard to save his ray boat powered by a 60hp Out Board Motor (OBM) and market produce. The incident which surprised many occurred early Monday morning when the ray boat bound for Gizo the Western Provincial Capital encountered bad weather. The ray boat…
THE construction of a new cruise jetty worth $300, 000 at the Western Provincial Capital of Gizo, is well underway, marking a significant step in enhancing the region’s tourism infrastructure. The project, which was announced in late June, is currently in its first phase and is expected to be completed by December. The project gained…
A MARKET vendor has voiced her appreciation to the Honiara City Council (HCC) and the donors who contributed toward the establishment of new market facility in White River in West Honiara. The new market infrastructure, not only enhances the local economy, but also bolsters the livelihood of residents reliant on the market for their purchase…
THE Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is inviting proposals from Solomon Islands for its Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) program. The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2024. Proposals for the local project funding can range from USD $150,000 to $500,000, while the set amount for proposals for the regional project funding is…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the government’s track record over the past nine years has gotten from bad to worse. Speaking in Parliament this week, Wale questioned whether the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 will substantively address the concerns attached to the ailing state of our economy. Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare tabled the Bill this…
SOLOMON Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo has reiterated Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele’s bold statement to his Australian counterpart that his priority is to revitalize Solomon Islands economy and unite the country. When was asked by the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) last Friday on Solomon…
MEMBERS of Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] and Young Entrepreneur Council of Solomon Islands [YECSI] in Malaita Province have acknowledged the SICCI and YECSI secretariates for connecting Malaita-based business operators. Members acknowledged that SICCI/YECSI events have encouraged business operators, provincial government officials, government officials and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) to create connections that…
A two-day consultation to chart and shape the future of agriculture sector development in Solomon Islands is currently underway at the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Conference room at the Sports City, KGVI in East Honiara. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with its key partners and stakeholders hosts the consultation to get…
The 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill is seeking Parliamentary approval of more than $133 million to provide much needed services in the remaining months of 2024. Tabling the bill for the Second Reading in Parliament on Monday, the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare said the bill calls to regularize expenditure incurred through the contingency…