A comprehensive review of the Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) described as a critical maritime service for underserved regions of the country has been announced. The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in a statement on Monday explained, the review will focus on operational efficiency, service reliability, and overall performance, ensuring that the…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is planning to reintroduce traffic lights, also known as pedestrian and signage, on main crossing roads for Honiara City towards the end of this year. MID announced the progress in its plans in a statement today, Monday 31st March. This effort aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow,…
CENTRAL Islands Province Premier Michael Salini has acknowledged the โcollegial friendshipโ between Solomon Islands and the United States, dating back to World War II. Premier Salini conveyed the acknowledgement to the US Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Ann Marie Yastishock when she paid him a courtesy call last Wednesday. Ambassador Yastishock and her entourage paid a…
SOLOMON Islands Government is preparing to reapply for membership in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) after withdrawing in 2018. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), Dentana Mckinnie, confirmed this during the Solomon Islands EITI Consultation Meeting held at Mendana Hotel last Friday. Mr Mckini stated that Solomon Islands withdrew from…
The push for statehood in Western Province has gained momentum, with the Non-Executive Government reaffirming its firm stance on the issue. Chairman of the Non-Executive Government, Hon. Rence Sore, MPA for Ward 7 Vonunu, reinforced this position in a speech during the Assembly meeting last week in Gizo. โโThe Non-Executive Committee of the Western Provincial…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) successfully hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), and also elected a new Board. Close to hundred SICCI members turned up with sixty-eight [ 68] of overall SICCI financial members casted their votes. SICCIโs 2025/2026 Board Members are; Ms. Namoi Kaluae [Chairlady], Mr. Gordon Denty […
A professional association for the countryโs young legal professionals was launched in Honiara on Wednesday with the support of the Australia -Solomon Islands Partnership in Justice (ASIPJ). Called the Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA), was founded by a group of young passionate legal graduates under the leadership of Georgina Oroi. This was in…
The Trump administration is set to make a fresh nomination for a resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands after the initial candidate did not pass the selection process. Her Excellency Ann Marie Yastishock, the non-resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, confirmed this development during a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Friday.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday officially launched the National Security Strategy 2025 marking the beginning of a renewed effort to strengthen the nation’s collective security and ensure a brighter future for all Solomon Islanders. The launch has been described as a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ journey toward a safer, more secure,…
Senior Sergeant Raymond Togapada, made history as the first Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officer to graduate from the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in the United States of America (USA). Senior Sergeant Togapada was one of over 200 law enforcement officers who attended and completed the 10-week…