THE Solomon Islands government must enhance its urban planning efforts to address the growing internal migration into urban centers, particularly Honiara City. The World Bank report titled “Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth” that was launched yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel, highlights the urgency of this issue. The…
THE Western Province Tourism Association (WPTA) is on track to revitalize the province’s tourism sector after the disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This positive development follows the recent election of Pana Paza as the WPTA President, who is now leading his executive members to work on plans to revive the sector. The formation…
Solomon Airlines has successfully launched its first commercial flight from Honiara to Santo in Vanuatu on Monday 16 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in expanding its regional connectivity. The airline continued this momentum with the inaugural flight from Auckland to Santo, via Port Vila, on Tuesday 17 September 2024. These new routes are part…
Mostyn Mangau has been reappointed as the Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) for the next 12 months. The sworn-in took place on Wednesday before His Excellency the Governor General (GG) of Solomon Islands at the Government House. The Cabinet has approved his re-appointment as the Commissioner of RSIPF after he received his…
The Government’s National Investment Policy and Promotion (NIPP) Strategy is poised to produce positive results since its launching in March this year. The Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration Harry Kuma informed Parliament that the NIPP Strategy ensures an enabling environment to attract foreign Investment into the country. This strategy, according to Hon. Kuma…
Australia continues to boost the country’s health sector with the announcement of 20 existing and new health partnership deals. Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai made the announcement today where Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour, and Immigration continues to encourage and support value addition and downstream processing of local products through a robust partnership program with local small and medium enterprises. This was highlighted by Minister Harry Kuma in Parliament. He said, the Ministry is working closely with the private sector in…
A total of 290 new solar lights will be provided to communities nation-wide. Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced at an event at Lungga Community High School on Thursday. The new lights are being delivered by the Australian Defence Force and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The recently concluded Attorney General’s Conference of Parties is seeking to establish a responsive legal system that adapts to globalization, technological advancements, and societal shifts in a contemporary state. Attorney General John Muria Junior said the event is not just about addressing current challenges but about laying the groundwork for the future. “It is about…
TWO Solomon Islanders have been offered research scholarships to study in Japan as of this month. On Friday 13th, the Japanese government in the Solomon Islands held a brief farewell reception for the two successful two recipients of Japanese MEXT scholarship for 2024. Over the past years, the Japanese government has continued to support the…