Solomon Islands has struggled to attract the quality and size of investments that would be game changers for the economy. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale highlighted in Parliament recently during his debate speech on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024.
By Taromane Martin The Parliament Public Engagement and Civic Education Unit on Wednesday successfully delivered a three-day training workshop at Luluelta Resort in Lata, Temotu Province.
A new partnership between Australia and JCS Enterprise will expand cocoa sourcing and market access for farmers in Northeast Guadalcanal. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, welcomed the collaboration with JCS Enterprise.
Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Honiara William Furnish paid a visit to Auki from 19 to 20 May. The two day visit is to meet friends and partners and make new connections in Malaita. During his trip, Chargé Furnish met with the Premier, the Hon.
By Taromane Martin The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) is working on developing the standards for the construction of infrastructure and improvement of roads in the country with the minimal resources at its disposal. Minister Hon.
By Lachlan Eddie The Member for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare Constituency, Hon. David Gina, has urged the Solomon Islands Government to revive inter-island shipping services to facilitate trade for rural communities throughout Solomon Islands. Hon.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) this week hosted its first Planning Conference since the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference is a milestone event that brought together senior officials, provincial representatives, officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and United…
The North Malaita Constituency (NMC) office recently conducted a historic tribal reconciliation program, signifying its readiness to progress socio-economic development for its people and the rest of the constituency.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) today received medical equipment from the Jiangsu Jiangdu Company (JJC). The JJC is the Chinese contractor constructing the new hospital wing, and oversees the remaining works for the next two years they also assisted in…
By Mary Idu A music rights workshop is currently underway in Honiara. The work aims to educate participants on copyright and intellectual property, marking a significant step in promoting the rights of local musicians.
A reconciliation ceremony was held yesterday Monday to restore peace and relationship between parties following the alleged murder of a 24 year old man from Makira Ulawa province over the weekend in Honiara.
The Honiara City Council, under the leadership of Lord Mayor Cr. Eddie K. Siapu wishes to express his strongest condemnation of the recent tragic murder that resulted in the loss of an innocent life.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force have arrested five suspects in relation to an alleged murder of 24-year-old Stephanus Wainamo from Star Harbour, Makira/Ulawa province.
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the government to withdraw and improve the SEZ Bill 2024, warning that its gaps pose serious risks to the country’s economy, governance systems, and national development. Speaking in Parliament, Hon.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed recent updates on major road developments in the western part of Honiara, following a collaborative meeting with key stakeholders.
The Member of Parliament for East Makira Hon. Derek Wasi joins the immediate families and the people of Makira to demand justice for the late Stephanus Wainamo who was murdered at Chinese Valley, Border Area in East Honiara over the weekend.
The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the Solomon Islands Government’s steadfast commitment to the One-China Policy, which recognises the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal representative of China. Hon.
By Taromane Martin Makira Ulawa Province becomes the latest province to join the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Provincial Governance and Service Delivery (PGSD) flagship project on provincial governance in Solomon Islands.
By Taromane Martin Ghupo FC has secured their first win of their maiden S-League season campaign with a 2-1 win over Laugu United FC today, at the Lawson Tama Stadium.
By Alfred Pagepitu 13 different churches in Central Honiara Constituency received tithes from their Member of Parliament, Gordon Darcy Lilo, today at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara. Constituency Development Officer Rexford Paul handed over the tithes to each church pastor on behalf of the MP.
