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…
Business Discussions Amid Motion of No Confidence Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy visit from Peter O’Neil, the former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and current Member of Parliament, in Honiara yesterday. The meeting occurred as Prime Minister Manele faces a Motion of No Confidence (MONC), submitted by Member of Parlament for…
A YOUNG man accused of spreading false rumours over an alleged abduction on social media in October, is likely to take his plea on December 16. Junior Harry Gereniu is facing one count of Spreading False Information, made during the alleged abduction incident that shocked Honiara residents. Gereniu claimed on a video posted on Facebook…
OPMC refutes ‘PM sought support from PRC’ media claim, says the media owe PM Manele an apology THE Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has described a media report claiming that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele sought assistance from the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) during a dinner last week as…
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…
PPC asserts there is no legal issue prohibiting political parties from raising overseas funds THE Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission sees no legal issue with registered political parties seeking funding from overseas sources. This statement follows an investigation by the online media platform In-depth Solomons, which revealed that the President of the Ownership, Unity and…
Businessman Bartlett ordered to pay back $1M advanced from CEMA after a failed $7M deal for Hammock Beach SELF-MADE businessman, Alex Bartlett has been ordered to pay back $1 million he advanced from the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) earlier this year. The CEMA Board decided two weeks ago to give Mr Bartlett, the founder…
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…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP had an engaging and informed meeting with Ocean conservation advocator, the Prince of Monaco, Albert II (Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi) and National Geography Pristine Seas expedition specialists onboard research vessel ‘ARGO’. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and…