Another qualified engineer for SI

A young civil and structural engineer is now utilising his knowledge and skills acquired under an Australian Awards Scholarship (AAS) to ensure his local community have the same infrastructure development to those in capital Honiara of Solomon Islands. Jim Tawa Biliki received his Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) testamur in early October while on…

Ramofafia meets US envoy

Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination Rexson Ramofafia, held a fruitful meeting with the United States (U.S) Ambassador Anne Marie Yastishock on Monday to reinforce the enduring partnership between the Solomon Islands and US. The discussion highlighted U.S. development assistance, which has provided approximately SBD 7.5 million from 2016 to 2021, benefiting key sectors…

Tourist boat visits Gizo

The Western Provincial capital of Gizo on Friday was graced with the presence of cruise boat Le Laperouse. The cruise boat was on a 12 days visit to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea starting last week. The boat can carry about 180 passengers. During its brief visit to the country, the boat owned…

Drunkard youth nabbed for assault

A male person has been taken in for questioning by Gizo Police, Western province after he allegedly assaulted an Asian shop manager. The unfortunate incident occurred around lunch time today, Tuesday, at a shop opposite Gizo main market. The youth who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of offence…

SI represented at Troika mission

SOLOMON Islands is part of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Summit Troika Plus Mission currently in New Caledonia The country is represented by Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade. As part of their fact-finding mission, the Forum Troika Plus Leaders dedicated Monday to an in-depth Talanoa with a range of stakeholders…

Bidding initiative for ‘Business Class’ introduced

Solomon Airlines has partnered with Plusgrade to introduce an innovative upgrade bidding system dubbed ‘Solo Upgrade’, providing passengers the opportunity to secure Business Class seats through a flexible bidding process.  This new feature allows Economy Class passengers to bid for unsold Business Class seats, offering a chance to enjoy premium travel at an additional personalized price.  As…