The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its national development priorities during a bilateral meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, and Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, last week met with ADB…
An application for a permanent stay has been filed in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court in the case involving Honiara businessman David Kwan. The application seeks to stay proceedings pending the lapse or determination of an existing ex parte order issued by the High Court. Kwan has previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of operating…
Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands flagged vessel managed and operated by a full Solomon…
The temporary cancellation of MV Auki Express and the rescheduling of MV Pelican services to Malaita Provincial capital of Auki has significantly affected many people, particularly business operators and travelers who rely heavily on these shipping services. Since last week, dozens of passengers who had planned to travel to Honiara were unable to do so due to the suspension…
Staff and Heads of the Ministry of Forestry and Research were briefed and get first hand insights into the growing trend of carbon trading, globally, regionally and locally. Made possible with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) partnership, the training was a break through as steps towards formalizing procedures and legal instruments are ongoing for Solomon Islands…
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport continues to advance steadily, with works now approximately 90 percent complete. This important initiative was carried out under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). Construction is being carried out by China Railway Construction Engineering…
Vendors using the Auki Central Market, Malaita are appealing to the Malaita Provincial Government and market management to permit sellers to stay overnight when their produce is not sold by the end of the day. Several vendors told the Solomon Star that it is challenging for those who travel long distances to sell their goods and then return home without finishing their stock. Under…
A major step forward in digital connectivity has been achieved in Solomon Islands, as the Ministry of Communication and Aviation of Solomon Islands (MCA), China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.(CHEC), and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei) announce the successful commissioning of three key telecommunication towers. These three towers belong to the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure…
The owner of newly opened Zaru Hotel in Gizo Western Province is calling on local tourism operators in the Western Province to work together to strengthen the industry and attract more visitors to the region. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an interview during the grand opening of his hotel on Tuesday, Jacob Kwan, said…
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is reviewing the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Act to introduce penalties for tourism operators who fail to meet the country’s Minimum Standards requirements. Deputy Secretary Philip Sukibuka confirmed the move during the recent Tourism In Focus event in Honiara on Thursday 19th February. Mr Sukibuka said the review…