The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has transformed the lives of over 7,600 Solomon Islanders, families and communities. And there’s room to grow. That was the message delivered by the senior official responsible for the PALM scheme in Australia, First Assistant Secretary Jan Hutton, who visited Honiara last week to meet with Members of Parliament…
A ROUNDTABLE talk was recently held to discuss the formalization and advancement of coconut and cocoa revitalization projects nation-wide. The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) hosted this vital roundtable discussion that enable key stakeholders from various government ministries and agencies to come together and discuss, a statement issued by Government Communication Unit said. The meeting,…
Have board members manipulated the process in awarding the new SINPF multi-million-dollar project? SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund’s new multi-million-dollar project is back in the news. Two events have emerged since Solomon Star first reported the project earlier this year. First, the Board’s alleged departure from established procedure in selecting the winner has been reported…
Dog baits ordered, Gizo gears up for mass stray dog culling due to growing incidents of dog attacks on residents THE Western Provincial Capital of Gizo is bracing for mass clearance of stray dogs as responsible authorities have already ordered dog baits for the culling exercise. This move comes in response to growing concerns over…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased with the outcome of the Agriculture Sector Development Policy consultations and thanked all that have participated and contributed constructively over the two-day event. Acting Deputy Secretary Special Duties (DSSD) of MAL Simon Baete, at the close of the workshop last week, said he was overwhelmed by…
NATIONAL carrier Solomon Airlines announces a limited-time 48-hour flash sale, offering travellers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy significant savings on international flights. For just two days, starting from Tuesday, 27th August, customers can save 20% on economy fares across selected international routes. “This flash sale is the perfect chance to book your dream vacation to…
The Solomon Islands 2024 Triennial and Annual Fuel Price Review Meeting was successfully convened in Brisbane, Australia, from August 12th to 16th. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including officials from South Pacific Oil Limited, Markwarth Oil Limited, and Gafung (SI) Limited. The Solomon Islands Government delegation was led by the Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and…
To ensure safer and better-connected aviation network, an upgrade of the perimeter fencing at the Honiara International Airport advances is steadily progressing towards its completion. The works involve the replacement of 4.8 km of damaged fencing and the installation of an automatic sliding gate and three swing gates. These improvements are part of the Second…
WORK has begun in reviving the long standing Logunaguavi Airstrip project in Central Islands’ Province’s Sandfly Buena Vesta Ward, Ngella, its Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Hon. Maurice Tinoni Mae has announced. The Logunaguavi Airstrip project was proposed as one of the national development projects some years ago but it never eventuated, Hon Mae…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the picture painted by the Finance and Treasury Minister Manasseh Sogavare on the state of the Solomon Islands economy is inconsistent with the everyday experiences of ordinary citizens. Wale said the low inflation rate figures stated by the Minister for Finance and Treasury seem to be on a different…