STATE ownership of land is one of the catalysts for development as proven by China’s modern advancement. In China, all land is owned by the state and this land ownership has attracted investment, resulting in its development into the world’s second largest economy. The Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is set to begin a series of international engagements starting next week. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet on Monday, PM Manele announced that, as the incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), he will attend the PIF Troika Meeting on April…
HELENA Goldie Hospital in Western Province is facing serious healthcare issues, the Parliamentary Opposition Group has observed. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale, five Opposition MP’s and officials visited the hospital over the weekend. During the meeting on Sunday, the Group held a dialogue with Moderator of United Church Solomon Islands Rev. Armstrong Pitakaji and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday warmly welcomed the Ambassador of Georgia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Beka Dvali, during a courtesy meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. During a brief discussion PM Manele congratulated Ambassador Dvali on his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Solomon Islands,…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) through its Construction Material Laboratory continues to produce Interlocking Block Pavement (IBP). Recently, the lab installed IBP on the in-yards of the Friendship Hall access path, showcasing the durability and quality of these locally made concrete blocks. Other pilot sites that showcase the IBP technology are the Point Cruz…
The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Kramer Asia Pacific (SI) have officially signed a contract for Survey and Design Services-component 1 of the Community Access and Urban Enhancement Services (CAUSE) II project. The signing took place at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) headquarters and was witnessed by representatives from…
Construction of a new Rescue Fire Services Station at Honiara International Airport is now underway, with preliminary works progressing steadily. Site establishment works were completed in March 2025, including geotechnical investigations, and excavation for the foundation of the station is moving ahead. In March 2025, precision approach path indicator (PAPI) light cables were relocated, all…
The 10 percent tariff imposed by the United States (US) on all countries are expected to have minimal impact on the Solomon Islands. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele confirmed this during a press conference at the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), Monday. He explained that trade between the Solomon Islands and the United…
Provincial premiers have been slow to fulfil the requirements of the Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly) Act 2023, despite attending the Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting in Honiara on 30 December 2024. The meeting, which included government Members of Parliament and the Leader of the Opposition, came in the wake of the Bill’s defeat in Parliament last…
THE Solomon Islands’ economy remains heavily dependent on round log exports —an unsustainable practice that risks the nation’s future forest resources. This was highlighted by Dr. Vaeno Vigulu, former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research and current Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries at Solomon Islands National…