SOLOMON Islands United Party (SIUP) has expressed its sincere condolences to one of its members and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara, the Late Alfred Efona who has passed on, Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 9th April, the Party said, “it is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we, the…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are’Are, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr. has successfully completed a week-long tour of his constituency while announcing the constituency will receive $6.8 million in funding for Constituency Development Fund (CDF), fully financed by the Solomon Islands Government (SIG).. The tour took place from March 24 to April 3, 2025.…
A TOUR to current project sites under the Land Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) was successfully conducted last week. The tour was to evaluate project progress and ensure environmental and social safeguards compliance is maintained as well as adherence to the established timeline. The tour was conducted over two days on Wednesday 2nd April to Friday…
THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is urging customers and container truck drivers to book their containers in advance to ensure faster processing and smoother deliveries. This move aims to reduce traffic congestion at the Port as cargoes and shipments arrive from overseas. To streamline operations, SIPA has commissioned a new automated Ports Overhead…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently participated in a crucial meeting where officials discussed the Tax Administration Act 2022. The meeting provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to engage in dialogue concerning tax administration and dispute resolution processes. Representing the private sector in the meeting were SICCI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)James…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is enhancing driving standards to ensure a safer future for all road users. The government Test Driving Unit of the Land Transport Management Service Division (LTDMS) is implementing more rigorous policies aimed at improving the quality and safety of driving assessments for all applicants. Eddie Cortis, Principal Driving Examiner,…
TWO contracts have been awarded by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to enhance road drainage maintenance and street cleaning/desilting for parts of the Honiara Highway. The drainage maintenance contract has been strategically divided into two lots to ensure comprehensive coverage of the main highway: Lot 1: Awarded to Niter Civil Construction, this contract focuses…
SI, Saudi Fund for Development ink deal The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has entered into its first development cooperation agreement in the Pacific region with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations. In a significant signing ceremony held today, Tuesday, 8th April at the Office of the Prime Minister…
Solomon Islands and San Marino formalized diplomatic relations in New York on Friday, 4th April 2025. The deal to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the United Nations. The Agreement…
The illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna River had been strongly condemned by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale describing them as blatant criminal acts that violate the environment and livelihoods of local communities. While acknowledging the efforts of the ECD Director and MMRE Chief Inspector, Hon. Wale questioned the apparent inaction…