Growing discontent within Cabinet to get the LSL/RIPEL land deal over and done with AS the Government’s proposed land grab scheme for prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd [LSL] and Russell Island Plantation Estates Ltd [RIPEL] continues to drag on, there is push within Cabinet to get “the matter over and done with”.…
The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation in partnership with the Governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand launched a Solomon Islands Computer Emergency Response Team (SICERT) project in collaborative efforts to combat cybersecurity threats in the country. As part of the Government’s cybersecurity policy, and in light of…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has outlined immediate plans for the improvement and expansion of bypass roads to ease traffic congestion as ongoing road works continue along the West Honiara highway of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. To enhance traffic flow, two key bypass routes are set to be upgraded: Hibiscus Avenue (back…
The visiting Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) non-resident ambassador to the Solomons, His Excellency (HE) Carson Sigrah on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele. H.E Sigrah is based in Suva, Fiji. He oversees FSM’s diplomatic relations with all South Pacific countries, including the Solomons. During their discussions, PM Manele and…
Hundreds of noni trees and plantations in North West Guadalcanal remain idle after the main buyer ceased purchasing noni fruits two years ago. Ben Misu a local farmer from the region said that since Solomon Noni Corporation stopped buying the fruits he lost close to SBD$8,000 per week. Mr Misu added the main buyer stopped buying…
Four Solomon Islanders will travel to Japan after they were awarded with the 2025 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship to study this year. Three of the recipients will travel on Wednesday, 2nd April. Since 1993, the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship has benefited many Solomon Islanders who were able to study different fields including science, education,…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has officially launched its five-year strategic plan.The plan aims to strengthen the private sector and foster economic development in the country.Speaking at the launch event, SICCI Chairlady Ms. Namoi Kaluae outlined the four key components of the strategy:Creating a more enabling policy environment for the private…
Batuna Adventist Vocational School in Marovo, Western Province has received a number of essential marine transport vehicle and equipment thanks to the Australian Government. The equipment featured a 60-horsepower outboard motor engine, a 23-ft Yamaha Ray Boat, a boat trailer, two Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), four life jackets, and fuel containers. The support…
NICKEL Enterprise SI Ltd, NESI for short, would use its good relations built over the years with landowners to move its proposed investment in West Rennell forward, the company has announced. The company made the announcement in response to claims that some 250 landowners on West Rennell have revoked their support for a Surface Access…
Countries that have experienced conflict in the past possess the capacity to achieve peace, says Johanna Podlesak, Director of Pacific Programmes (South East Asia and Pacific) at Conciliation Resources. Speaking to Solomon Star during the recent two-day Peacebuilding and Security Dialogue at the King Solomon Hotel, Ms. Podlesak emphasized the resilience of Pacific nations despite…