A land lease agreement has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Hon. Stanley Siapu to pave the way for a major agricultural development initiative at Okea, North Guadalcanal Plains. The agreement, covering 5.87 hectares of land, marks a crucial step toward advancing agricultural development under the…
Daltron, a leading provider of IT solutions across the Pacific region, is back in the Solomon Islands after 15 years of absence. Encouraged by the country’s positive economic outlook and a surge in government-funded development projects, the IT firm decided to relaunch its service in Honiara. As part of their relaunch a well-attended Tech Demo event was…
Honiara, — Today – Monday 10 November 2025, the world marks International Accountants Day, a global observance that honours the vital role accountants play in driving transparency, trust, and economic progress. For the Solomon Islands, this day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of how the accounting profession underpins national development and sustainability. The Institute of Solomon Islands…
When Hua Sae left his home in Honiara in July 2023 to join Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, he knew life would be different. What he didn’t expect, however, was just how challenging—and rewarding—the journey would become. Sae went to Australia to work at a dairy farm called Riverina Dairy Co, one of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, on Friday received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) in China. Established in 1931, JAAS is one of China’s leading provincial research institutions dedicated to agricultural science and innovation. The Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting China’s agricultural modernization through scientific…
KONGU LAVATA, a small but resource-rich community just a few minutes by boat from Gizo, has made a historic step forward by officially establishing its first Community-Based Management (CBM) system — a milestone initiative aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development. Once described as a “neglected community,” Kongu Lavata is home to diverse…
ICSI Logistics Company Limited has announced the successful preparation and export of the first commercial airfreight shipment of dried kava roots and chips from the Solomon Islands to Fiji, scheduled to depart on Saturday 8, November 2025. The export follows Fiji’s decision to open market access for Solomon Islands kava, a move welcomed by local…
The first 20 officers from the Honiara City Council’s Law Enforcement Division have begun a three-day Public Order Management (POM) training on Thursday, 6th November 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Hall. The training is facilitated by the Chinese Police team to strengthen officers’ skills in maintaining peace and public safety. Councillor and Chairman of the Law Enforcement…
A total of 57 communities nation-wide will benefit from new social infrastructure projects under Australia’s Community Partnerships program valued at more than SBD $13million. The new projects were announced last week at an Awards Night where 57 new Project Coordinators signed agreement documents with the Australian High Commission, concluding the second Community Partnerships funding round…
The Government–Private Sector Advisory Group met in Honiara this week to review progress on joint initiatives and align strategic priorities to drive business growth and economic development for 2025–2026. The meeting brought together representatives from the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), and the Ministry of…