In its latest effort to boost Solomon Islands’ tourism and hospitality sector, Australia recently delivered an accredited Customer Care – Hospitality short course to 23 employees of Honiara Hotel. The program, delivered by the Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is designed to upskill employees, with the goal of enhancing guest satisfaction through improved service delivery.…
Passengers booked for the Lomlom flights operated by Solomon Airlines before Christmas are frustrated and disappointment over repeated cancellations, which has been going on for over a week. Many travellers, including families, have had their holiday plans disrupted, with no clear communication or updates from the airline. “We were excited to visit our relatives for…
THE new seaport terminal in Honiara marks a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to enhance the movement of passengers and goods and services across the nation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his remarks at the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar facility, highlighted the terminal’s role as a crucial gateway for both trade and community connection.…
IN a move to strengthen the timely payment of revenue from the mining sector, the Isabel Provincial Government has produced a policy paper which will stop short-circuiting the process of conducting mining activities in Isabel. This follows the case of Far East Resources Company Ltd, which San Jorge landowners have accused of short-circuiting the process…
THE new seaport terminal in Honiara marks a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to enhance the movement of passengers and goods and services across the nation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his remarks at the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar facility on Thursday, 19th December highlighted the terminal’s role as a crucial gateway for both…
Veterinarians Dr Dan Edson and Dr Yushara Wijerathna, from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF), have delivered technical para-veterinary training to Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) animal health officers Funded under Australia’s AUD 622 million Partnerships for a Health Region initiative, the Australian team delivered technical para-veterinary training to…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been acknowledged for its recent announcement of the 25% decrease of electricity tariff for the next three (3) years and its commitment to continue transiting to renewable energy to a further reduction in electricity tariff beyond 2027. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] is seeking fair treatment to all businesses operating in the country. As the peak institution looking after 90 percent of Solomon Islands Private Sector, SICCI emphasized that growing the private sector means providing a level playing field for all players in the private sector. It is crucial…
Former Prime Minister (MP) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara Gordon Darcy Lilo, has vigorously defended himself against allegations regarding the bauxite mining situation on Rennell Island in the Rennell/Bellona Province. The former Prime Minister’s responded following statements made by the current Prime Minister and the Minister of Mines during a recent parliamentary…
THE Mines and Minerals Board [MMB] is believed to have rejected an application by the Hong Kong-based Far East Resources Company Ltd for a Mining Licence [ML] to develop the rich San Jorge nickel tenement in Isabel. The decision was taken during the Board’s meeting last Tuesday 17th December 2024, sources told Solomon Star over the…