Government has been urged to withdraw and improve the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024, warning that its gaps pose serious risks to the country’s economy, governance systems, and national development. The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale issued the call when speaking in Parliament on Monday. He said the policy behind the Bill was…
The Solomon Islands will host its first-ever World Bee Day celebration on Tuesday, 20th May. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) supported Bee Project – Strengthening beekeeping industries for production and livelihood in Solomon Islands, and the…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, is actively progressing with a series of comprehensive tax reforms. This was confirmed by the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma (MP), during his speech last week in Parliament as part of the motion to thank the Governor General…
THREE government-owned vehicles at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita province were allegedly sold without going through the proper tendering process. This is raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the disposal of public assets. The vehicles involved include two Toyota Land Cruisers (G4013 and G4014) and an Isuzu 3-Ton Truck (G4215). According to information received…
Solomon Islands and the Republic of Armenia officially established diplomatic relations on Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 during a signing ceremony held in New York, United States of America. The Agreement was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Permanent…
Former Honiara City Council (HCC) Councillor Reginald Ngati has called on the Minister of Forestry and Research, Makario Tagini, to take firm action against corruption within the ministry. Ngati made the statement following the announcement by the newly appointed Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’arii, regarding the establishment of a Commission of…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed strong support for renewed government efforts to boost the country’s seaweed industry, following an announcement by the Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, in Parliament earlier last week. As the leading body representing private sector development in the Solomon Islands, SICCI welcomed the minister’s…
A five days Annual Planning Conference organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is underway in Honiara this week. The conference commences this morning and will run until Friday 23rd May at the Honiara Hotel. This year’s conference brought together ministry leaders, technical officers, and stakeholders to align strategies for the upcoming year…
A MAN accused of stealing gold ashes worth $2.6million from his boss’s vehicle outside of the Bred Bank at Kukum, East Honiara will enter his plea on May 23. Peter Olben, 25, is facing one count of Simple Larceny. He was finally arrested on March 18, at Ranadi, East Honiara, after evading police arrest for…
A YOUNG man found guilty of assaulting a woman outside of the Pacific Crown hotel, Honiara last New Year’s Day will receive his sentence on May 21. Zane Gegeu Taisia is faces sentencing for the charge of Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm. On Wednesday, both the prosecution and the defence counsel confirmed they rely on…