Strengthening Governance, Conservation of Tetepare Island through TDA

The Tetepari Descendant Association (TDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening governance and conservation of Tetepare Island following its General Annual Meeting (GAM) held at Kekehe Village, Munda late last year. The meeting brought together representatives from member tribes, TDA executives, and key partners to review progress, challenges, and future priorities for the protection and…

More Road Safety Features To Be Installed

Permanent road safety features will soon be installed along the Henderson to Mberande Road in East Guadalcanal, where road improvement works under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) are nearing completion.  Similar safety features will also be installed along upgraded roads within Honiara City, with works scheduled for completion by mid-2026. These safety features…

Villagers Unite To Do Temporary Repair Flood-Damaged Road In Gwaigeo

Residents and villagers of Fiu and surrounding communities near Auki, Malaita have undertaken temporary repair works on the flood-damaged Gwaigeo feeder road after prolonged delays from responsible authorities. The road was severely damaged when a nearby river  (Fiu River) overflowed following heavy rainfall, cutting off transport services to several communities in the Gwaigeo area.  The damage has significantly affected access…

SINSO Releases Supply and Use / Input Output Tables 2012 Benchmark Estimates

The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) on Tuesday 3rd February published, the first ever, Supply and Use, and Input and Output Tables (SUT/IOT) for the Solomon Islands.  This is another key statistical and development milestone for the country. The SUT/IOT for the Solomon Islands is benchmarked to 2012 expanding from the National Accounts/Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at…

Goshen Enterprise boosts local economy with taro buying centre

Goshen Enterprise, the Solomon Islands’ only certified taro buyer, has begun receiving taro products from local farmers at its centre in Malaita province. The establishment of development has creating new economic opportunities for the country’s agricultural sector. The buying and processing centre, which started operations last year following the installation of new machinery, is the first company in…

YECSI Meets Western Province Youth Entrepreneurs in Gizo

The Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI), Limal Totongi, has held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Western Province Young Entrepreneurship Council (WPYEC) in Gizo, reaffirming a shared commitment to youth empowerment and economic development in the province. The meeting provided a platform for WPYEC representatives to present detailed updates on their…

Forest Commissioner clarifies Tubi issue 

The Commissioner Forest Resources within the Ministry of Forestry and Research has clarified question raised over a decision to endorse logging operations on Korona land as straight forward with an exception on the tubi issue.  A so-called landowner, Mr Chief Paul Fota raised the issue in the Island Sun Newspaper alleging non-compliance of legal processes pertaining to…