Leading an institute is not an easy task, especially when it comes to channelling bridges for better qualification for members of the institute for the betterment of the country as a whole. Pamela Naesol, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) shared her challenges in heading the institute, starting from…
Senior officials from across government met in Honiara earlier this month to review options for the layout of the Bina Harbour port and tuna processing plant planned for Malaita. Three concept layouts for the site were completed by companies Kramer Asia Pacific, which focused on the land side infrastructure, and Haskoning Australia, which addressed the…
Australia’s Acting High Commissioner Emily Flahive says that sustainable growth in the Solomon Islands depends on strengthening professional relationships. She highlighted this when addressing accountants at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Association (ISIA) Congress 2025 held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. Ms Flahive highlighted Australia’s support for Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) program, describing it as…
Three routes under the government Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) are now operational, enhancing maritime connectivity and flow of goods and services spurring economic development and improved access for remote communities across our islands. The newly awarded routes include: – Route 3: Servicing Sikaiana Island (ongoing) – Route 5 to Rennell Bellona Province (first trip expected soon) – Route 6 covering Makira Island Weather coast…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels. Speaking at the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting (PWWM)…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received new digital equipment to strengthen its National Fisheries Observer Program. This was made possible thanks to the support of Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Program through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), as well as FFA’s ICT Division. The handover held Monday at the MFMR…
A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces is being held at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara. The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) as the main fuel supplier in supporting two important events hosted by Solomon Islands this week and next month. In his speech on Monday during the handing over of new 27 GMW SUVs Prime Minister Manele thanked the Board and Management of SPOL…
Villagers relying on Our Telekom in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita, have been experiencing poor network coverage for several months. It was reported that the tower at Namosako, near Fa’arau village is not working properly “Customers can only access the network for limited hours, usually between 11am and 6pm,” a resident told the Solomon Star. During the weekends, particularly from Friday to…
Western Province has successfully qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) this year 2025/2026. This came after the province managed to meet all minimum conditions, marking a significant milestone in provincial governance and financial management. A key highlight of this achievement was Western Province’s ability to fulfill Minimum Condition 4, which requires the Business Arm of the…