News – Business

Govt congratulates community for ‘NOD’ status

Qolezavanga community located in North Kolobangara, Western Province has been acknowledged for achieving a ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) status.  Thus, Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has congratulated the community during the NOD celebration held at the community on Thursday 12 September 2024, Rural Water Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) Programme Manager at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Jack Filomea while expressing his…

Block pavement project in Auki

THE first ever Interlocking Block Pavement (IBP) project works carried out in front of the Auki Community High School in Malaita Province is expected to be completed this week. The IBP project is the first to be constructed at the Malaita Provincial Capital of Auki. Katahira & Engineers International INGEROSEC Corporation has been tasked to…

Locals urged to support local products

Citizens of this country have been urged to support local products in the country through purchase of locally produced food produce.  Philip Subu President of the Malaita Province Youth Council President issued the appeal after Malaita Taro Company recently launched its frozen taro which is now hitting the domestic market. Based in Auki, Malaita Taro, is a locally registered company supported by taro farmers across the province. They are currently supplying frozen…

Boost for seaweed, tilapia, and sea cucumber farming

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting seaweed, tilapia, and sea cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic growth and food security in the country. Minister of Fisheries Nestor Giro highlighted these investments…

Kuma: Special Economic Zone policy remains top priority

The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the National Government. This policy priority promotes and supports industrial development in the country to attract investors and enhance exports and trade.  This will include investing in appropriate technology, provision of…

SICCI: Closer alignment between industry needs, educational training

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reinforced its call to align skills provided by educational institutions with the evolving needs of the local industries.  SICCI has pointed out that bridging the gap between education and industry is crucial for the nation’s sustainable economic development. Commenting during University of South Pacific –…

SICCI hails govt’s commitments toward infrastructure development

THE government’s commitment towards infrastructure development in the country has been acknowledged by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI].  As the peak organization responsible for the improvement and management of private sector in Solomon Islands, SICCI would like to see policy directions beyond infrastructure development. SICCI understands that the private sector which…

Priority tasks by lands ministry

Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey, (MLHS) has highlighted some of its key policy priority tasks as mandated by the Government’s 100-day programme. These included the Customary Land Recording Program, the Greater Honiara Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GHUDSAP), and addressing illegal squatter Settlements around Honiara city. Minister for Lands, Housing…

Upgrade of East Malaita road end soon

The East Malaita Road, a crucial transportation route in Malaita Province, is nearing completion following an extensive upgrade funded by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP).  This investment, implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and constructed by the local Trades Transformation Company Limited (TTCL), was supervised by…

Former premier: halt Rennell mining activities 

Johnston Timothy Peseika, former Premier of Rennell and Bellona, is urging the current provincial executive to suspend all mining activities. His call comes in response to unfulfilled promises made by Bintan Mining Solomon Islands (BMSI) to landowners and the environmental devastation left behind during bauxite mining operations on Rennell from 2008 to 2011. “I urge…