The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the outgoing Director-General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Dr. Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen, for her outstanding contributions to the FFA over the last two decades. Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. Manu, as she is affectionately known, during a farewell dinner hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister…
The government will consider amending the anti-corruption law as part of its policy reorientation program. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, during a courtesy call from the Commissioners of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission against Corruption (SIICAC). Prime Minister Manele stated that part of the amendment will address the resourcing…
Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell AM is visiting Solomons Islands today, Sunday, 10th November to continue her advocacy and engagement program in the Pacific. Ms Copus Campbell last visited Honiara in January 2023 and is looking forward to engaging further with relevant Ministers, businesswomen, civil society organisations, students and other partners on…
A specialized six-week training in Dash-8 aircraft maintenance was recently completed by Solomon Airlines engineering team. Led by an experienced instructor from Queensland Aerospace College (QAC) in Brisbane, Australia, the training aimed to advance local aviation expertise and was funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), which…
THE communities of Temarae and Paele in North New Georgia Constituency in the Western Province were gifted with various livelihood items by the Chinese Embassy under its ongoing livelihood assistance initiative. The donated items included two Ice Machines, 20 Portable power sources with Solar charging panels, two sewing machines, 100 solar reading lights, 60 solar…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has questioned why discretionary exemptions have continued to be granted despite assurances by the Minister of Finance in Parliament to cancel past exemptions and halt future ones as of June 2024. In a statement on Friday, Hon Wale said the Finance Minister was very animated in making this announcement…
MALAITA Provincial Premier Elijah Asilaua condemns the recent removal of materials intended for the Kiluufi Hospital’s new incinerator project. The incident occurred last week that resulted in the total value of SBD $10,000 worth of materials stolen. Following an investigation, police have arrested four suspects in their 20s in connection with the incident. Mr. Asilaua, who just…
In a move Tourism Solomons says will have major ramifications for the Solomon Islands dive industry, Honiara-based Bilikiki Cruises has joined resources with fellow liveaboard dive boat expert Emperor Divers. Under the new arrangement, Bilikiki Cruises’ live-aboard cruise programs will now comprise part of the Singapore-based Emperor Divers’ existing international dive portfolio which includes Egypt,…
Solomon Islands and New Zealand convened their annual High-Level Consultation (HLC) on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Honiara. Senior officials from both nations attended, with Solomon Islands delegation led by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Collin Beck. This consultation provided an important platform for the two countries to discuss…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands have signed agreements for a $6.93 million loan and a grant of $12.48 million to support the improvement of solid waste management in Greater Honiara. Minister of Finance Manasseh Sogavare and ADB Director General for the Pacific Leah Gutierrez signed the agreements at an…