THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is urging customers and container truck drivers to book their containers in advance to ensure faster processing and smoother deliveries. This move aims to reduce traffic congestion at the Port as cargoes and shipments arrive from overseas. To streamline operations, SIPA has commissioned a new automated Ports Overhead…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently participated in a crucial meeting where officials discussed the Tax Administration Act 2022. The meeting provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to engage in dialogue concerning tax administration and dispute resolution processes. Representing the private sector in the meeting were SICCI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)James…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is enhancing driving standards to ensure a safer future for all road users. The government Test Driving Unit of the Land Transport Management Service Division (LTDMS) is implementing more rigorous policies aimed at improving the quality and safety of driving assessments for all applicants. Eddie Cortis, Principal Driving Examiner,…
TWO contracts have been awarded by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to enhance road drainage maintenance and street cleaning/desilting for parts of the Honiara Highway. The drainage maintenance contract has been strategically divided into two lots to ensure comprehensive coverage of the main highway: Lot 1: Awarded to Niter Civil Construction, this contract focuses…
SI, Saudi Fund for Development ink deal The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has entered into its first development cooperation agreement in the Pacific region with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations. In a significant signing ceremony held today, Tuesday, 8th April at the Office of the Prime Minister…
Solomon Islands and San Marino formalized diplomatic relations in New York on Friday, 4th April 2025. The deal to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the United Nations. The Agreement…
The illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna River had been strongly condemned by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale describing them as blatant criminal acts that violate the environment and livelihoods of local communities. While acknowledging the efforts of the ECD Director and MMRE Chief Inspector, Hon. Wale questioned the apparent inaction…
One of the pressing challenges that affects road safety and development is the encroachment of private property onto designated road reserve zones. Because of this the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Management Service Division (TIMSD) is appealing to all property owners and community members in Honiara and provincial centres alike to assist in addressing…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), successfully hosted a three-day Animal Biosecurity Prioritisation Workshop from 31 March to 2 April at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara.The workshop brought together 22 key participants from across the livestock and biosecurity sector to assess,…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Monday officially handed over a Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cabin for Kiluúfi Hospital to the Malaita Province Health Director Dr David Danitofea. Health Minister Dr Paul Bosawai together with Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil and Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr. Layten Jacob official handed over the…