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Australia and DBSI partner to get more agriculture and tourism businesses moving

Ten Solomon Islands Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can secure more affordable financing under a new partnership between Australia and the Development Bank of Solomon Islands. SMEs often struggle to access affordable finance to expand their business.

4 Aug 2026

Airlines
New SOL AIR PNG service game changer for accelerating Solomon Islands’ Asian tourism prospects
Tourism Solomons has heavily praised Solomon Airlines’ decision to implement its inaugural weekly direct Honiara–Port Moresby service, describing the route as a pivotal step in fast‑tracking Asia-based tourism flow into the Solomon Islands.
7 Jul 2026
Premier Sagupari hails opening of the luxury Raiders Hotel in Tulagi
The Premier of the Central Islands Provincial Government, Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, hailed the opening of the Raiders Hotel in the old capital of Tulagi on Friday, 13 March, saying the facility marks a significant milestone in the province’s journey towards inclusive growth through tourism…
16 Mar 2026
Tourism Industry
Plans for coordinated approach to National Events take shape
Plans to establish an annual events calendar incorporating many of the Solomon Islands cultural, musical and sporting events have taken a major step forward following a successful meeting between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), Tourism Solomons and event organisers last week.
16 Feb 2026
Tourism Industry
MCT and Tourism Solomons call for meeting with event organisers to push for coordinated approach to national events
Background Culture remains a central pillar of the Solomon Islands’ tourism identity, our very DNA, and events such as the Roviana Lagoon Festival, Shell Money Festival, Wogasia Festival and Tinakula Festival are now firmly established as some of the country’s most significant annual celebrations.
10 Feb 2026
Tourism Industry
Tourism Solomons shines spotlight on Western Province surfing
A major component of Tourism Solomons international media visitation program (IMVP), the national tourist office this week is hosting one of Australia’s biggest surfing media outlets, Surfing Life magazine.
9 Feb 2026
Tourism Industry
Tourism Solomons welcomes new Solomon Airlines CEO
Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Mr Dagnal Dereveke, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Matthew Findlay as the new Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines.
29 Jan 2026
Tourism Industry
Government grant support boosts tourism development at Parangiju Mountain Lodge
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele officially opened the upgraded Parangiju Mountain Lodge on Friday in Central Guadalcanal to boost tourism development.
19 Jan 2026
Solomon Islands wins bid to host 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting
Solomon Islands will host the 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting following a successful bid by Minister of Culture and Tourism (MCT), the Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas who is attending the 2025 event in Tonga this week.
23 Oct 2025
Culture
4th Grereo Festival 2025 underway in Honiara
By Mary Manelegua The 4th Grereo Festival 2025, has officially commenced in Honiara today. The event, themed “Rooted in Culture, Rising as One: Isabel Youth in Celebration,” aims to showcase the unique cultural heritage of Isabel Province through traditional performances, chants, and cultural…
25 Sept 2025
Culture
Iumi Wan Festival to run alongside 54th PIF Meeting
By Lachlan Eddie The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will host the Iumi Wan Festival from September 9-13 at the SINU Village in East Honiara, under the theme “United Heritage Bound by the Ocean.” The festival will run alongside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum…
5 Sept 2025
Central Islands Province
Central Province toughens measures to Protect WWII Relics
By Alfred Pagepitu The Central Provincial Government, led by Premier Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, is intensifying efforts to safeguard and preserve World War II relics and artifacts, warning against illegal trade and highlighting their cultural and tourism value.
1 Sept 2025
Agriculture
Gastronomy tourism-a big opportunity for rural people in Solomon Islands
By Mary Idu Burumaea Five local farmers including Representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism attended a 3-day Gastronomy Tourism Workshop, held at Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, Fiji.
28 Jul 2025
Anniversaries
Solomon Airlines, Travel Solomons, and Tourism Solomon unite to launch the Flysolomons Peace Marathon 2025
Solomon Airlines, Tourism Solomons, and Travel Solomons are proud to jointly announce the highly anticipated return of the Flysolomons Peace Marathon, set to take place on 30 August 2025 in Honiara.
10 Apr 2025
Environment
Australia supports Bloody Ridge national park
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Bloody Ridge National Park, to mark the start of key infrastructure improvements supported by Australia through its longstanding partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
2 Apr 2025
Tourism Industry
Sevens hosting golden opportunity for SI sport tourism potential
As the Solomon Islands begins final preparations for its hosting of next month’s 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Tournament, Tourism Solomons has described the event as yet another major opportunity for the country to show off its prowess in staging a major international sporting event.
25 Nov 2024
Uncategorized
Hon. Minister Choylin Yim Douglas Champions Gender Equality at Inaugural Pacific Talanoa for Women in Tourism
The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, participated in the Inaugural Pacific Talanoa for Women in Tourism, held in Suva, Fiji, under the theme: “Thriving Together – Gender Equality for Tourism Growth and Transformation.” The Talanoa session which was part of this year’s…
18 Nov 2024
Tourism Industry
Solomon Islands Tourism Industry join the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day 2024
The tourism industry in Solomon Islands was proud to join the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace.’ This year’s theme held profound significance for both the international tourism industry and the local context in Solomon Islands.
30 Sept 2024
Aviation
Makira-Ulawa pursues aviation expansion for tourism development
By Alfred Pagepitu The Makira-Ulawa provincial government has unveiled plans to engage the Ministry of Aviation in a bid to expand airport infrastructure to boost tourism and economic growth within the province. Premier Hon.
23 Sept 2024
MCC- Solomon Islands Threshold Program
MCC and SIG Sign USD2.3M Threshold Program Grant Agreement Modification to Boost Tourism Investment in Solomon Islands
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have signed a modification to the Threshold Program Grant Agreement, a move that will further enhance tourism investment and economic development in Solomon Islands through allowing more flexible usage of USD$2.3…
26 Jul 2024