Solomon Islands presented its 4th Trade Policy Review report to Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland last week.The Solomon Islands Trade Policy Review Report was presented by His Excellency Mr. Moses Kouni Mose, Solomon Islands Ambassador to the European Union.Ambassador Mose in his statement at the delivery of the report, reaffirmed…
Solomon Islands and Airservices Australia have renewed their long-standing agreement for the safe management of Solomon Islands upper airspace. The five-year agreement is a continuation of more than 20 years of partnership in the management of high-altitude aircraft travelling across Solomon Islands skies, a critical area for international aviation. Through the partnership, Airservices Australia will…
JUICE making can be categorised as an art because it requires special skills to get the right ingredients and mix to produce a best tasty juicy drink. As humans we need water and something juicy to quench our taste during a hot sunny day. Meet Jamaica Tanito, 41, who possesses the secret and skills to…
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexson Ramofafia said the Government has solidified its dedication to good governance and improving essential services through its 2025 budget. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments,” the budget aims to directly benefit the lives of citizens and strengthen institutional accountability. “This…
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexson Ramofafia has emphasized that the Government’s ambitious budget for 2025 is committed to driving transformative investments that will propel economic growth and infrastructure development across the country. Debating on the 2024 Appropriation Bill 2025 on floor of Parliament last week, Hon. Ramofafia…
MINISTRY of Health and Medical Services has been allocated $744 million in the 2025 budget. The increase is due to the lifestyle of people in this country that continue to put a strain on the government’s budget. Minister Dr. Paul Bosawai warned that if people of Solomon Islands continue with this kind of lifestyle, it…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom to formalise a partnership aimed at enhancing regional cooperation to advance sustainable fisheries, maritime security and economic development. The MOU was signed on Friday 6 December 2024 at the FFA Headquarters in Honiara between FFA Director-General Noan…
Finance & Treasury Minister Sogavare tables the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 seeking Parliament approval for a total of $4,832,273,739 for state operations and services, dubs it a tight budget in light of the government’s poor fiscal situation MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare has described the $4.8 billion budget for next year as ‘tight’…
RESIDENTS of Gizo have expressed sadness over the removal of the iconic Naru trees that stood for decades near the Solomon Airlines office. The trees, some well-loved landmark, evoked fond memories for many in the community who had come to appreciate their presence over the years. According to a staff from Solomon Airlines, the decision…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCA) is optimistic that the country’s tourism industry will achieve its target of be a billion-dollar industry by 2035. MCA Permanent Secretary Banyan Sivoro expressed optimism about the future of the tourism industry as a major foreign receipt earner through increased visitor arrivals when the MCA ministerial Executive appeared…