SOLOMON Islands has struggled to attract the quality and size of investments that would be game changers for the economy. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale highlighted in Parliament recently during his debate speech on the SEZ Bill 2024. Hon Wale said beyond the earlier pioneer industries of Taiyo, GPPOL, and others in their various iterations,…
SOLOMON Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka will join counterparts and representatives from other Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) with diplomatic relations with China for the third China-PICs Foreign Ministers Meeting in China this week. The two-day meeting, to be held on Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. It will…
One of the best-known names on the Solomon Islands tourism scene for many years, the improbably-named Fatboys Resort on Mbabanga Island near Gizo, Western Province has now joined the ranks of the highly qualified dive outfits operating in the destination. The resort’s location in Gizo in the destination’s Western Province is perfect, the area renowned…
THREE of the 28 petition cases of National General Elections (NGE) in April 2024 are remaining in the High Court. This comes after the one year deadline of the petition case under the Electoral Act 2018 ends on 31st May. The cases still pending involve Member of Parliament (MP) for Ngella, Choylin Yim Douglas, Member…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Thursday officially opened the 79th General Session of the Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA). The session is underway at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. During the opening ceremony he welcomed all aviation leaders from across the Pacific region. Themed “Enhancing Regional Air Connectivity and Infrastructure,” the event…
THE failure by the Parliament’s air-conditioning system to produce a right cool condition inside the chamber has been raised in parliament on, Thursday 22nd May.Parliament is currently debating the ‘Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024’ .The poor air-condition issue was first brought to the Speaker’s attention several weeks ago when Parliament resumed its seating.This week…
The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) successfully organized a special free clinic in Gilbert Camp Community of Honiara, in collaboration with China Police Liaison Team and Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association on Saturday. This event not only provided local residents with professional and efficient medical services, but also raised awareness about safety and protection, and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the importance of strategic partnerships in supporting Solomon Islands’ national development, as 50 new community infrastructure projects were unveiled on Wednesday evening under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnership Programme. Speaking at an awards night hosted by the Australian High Commission, Prime Minister Manele congratulated the newly selected project…
SOLOMON ISLANDS estimated 20, 000 public servants will finally get their three per cent cost of living adjustment [COLA] this week. But many, especially those at the lower end of the pay scale say the raise will leave them worse off. “This COLA thing only raises the daily burden on our struggle to survive. COLA…
THE fate of a young man accused of committing an indecent act on a 15 year-old girl in West Honiara last year will be known in court on May 27. The defendant, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, faces one count of Indecent Act without Consent. His matter was…