OWNERS of large and small plantations, among other resource owners on Kolombangara say they are in the dark about the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) and the big picture that everyone was so hyped up about in the last 12 months. A local by the name of Rodney Muse spoke about a shared confusion by many…
THE Government of Australia and New Zealand (NZ) will continue to support the tourism sector in the Solomon Islands especially to prepare the sector for the reopening of the borders which was closed due to the global pandemic COVID-19. The tourism industry in Solomon Islands has been hit hard since March 2020 when the COVID-19…
CHINESE Ambassador to the Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) LI Ming said there’s a big potential for tourism cooperation between China and Solomon Islands. Ming made this profound statement when he delivered his remarks at the 2021 Tourism in Focus on Friday in Honiara. “First of all, please allow me to extend sincere congratulations to…
Minister for Culture & Tourism (MCT) Bartholomew Parapolo will today officially launch a new series of domestic travel packages aimed specifically at stimulating business for local operators struggling to stay afloat in the current environment. An MCT initiative in conjunction with the Ministry of Public Services and the Ministry of Communication & Aviation, in close…
THE Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) remains committed to delivering Sape Farm and Varivao Holdings Ltd National Food Bank projects despite budget pressures brought to by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the National Food Bank project, MAL to support the construction of pack houses as storage rooms for Cassava root crops for…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has moved into rehabilitating its old cattle farm at Atori in the eastern region of Malaita. The rehabilitation program is part of MPG’s commitment to revive and rehabilitate its cattle farms in the province. A clearance – work at the Atori farm site has already commenced. Local communities have been…
SOLOMON Water has announced an increase in water charges for 2021 as part of its plan to improve water services in the city. In a statement on Tuesday, Solomon Water said, it strives to provide its customers with safe and reliable water and wastewater services. It said, back in 2012, Solomon Water used to supply…
Business confidence in many areas of the economy is at a record low, a new survey has indicated. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) 2020 Business Confidence Survey suggests that most businesses (43%) expect their business situation to remain the same during the next six (6) months due to the Coronavirus global…
DESCRIBING his venture into the production of smoked fish fillets simply as trying to add value to our fish commodity, Schulte Maetoloa of Gizo, Western Province is making waves with his product despite still being in its trial phase. Popularly known for his musical passion and contribution to the national and regional music scene as…
Gov’t injects additional $150k into coconut industry THE Government has further pumped $150, 000 for the coconut industry under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) initiative. The agreement was signed between the Government with Kokonut Pacific, Monday. Speaking following the signing ceremony, Managing Director of Kokonut Pacific, Bob Pollard expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the…