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Local business owners in Solomon Islands are increasingly disappointed with the government’s prioritization of foreign-owned hotels and resorts over the country’s crumbling infrastructure. Last year alone, the Ministry of Finance granted multi-million-dollar tax exemptions in the name of promoting tourism and attracting investors. However, many local business owners and residents view this decision as misguided, […]

New leaked government documents reveal that the Minister of Finance, Manasseh Sogavare, has approved over $15.2 million in tax exemptions for Xiao’s Henderson Hotel Ltd. These exemptions, granted to support the construction of the hotel, allow the developer to import materials with a 100% tax exemption. The total amount of exemptions granted in two separate

The 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant will take place in Honiara, Solomon Islands, in the first week of February, featuring seven contestants from across the Pacific. This year’s pageant will see representatives from seven nations: the Solomon Islands, American Samoa, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Nauru. Contestants include Miss Elsie Polosovai (Solomon Islands),

The China-Aid Auki Road Project has recently made important moves toward improving infrastructure and connectivity in Auki, Malaita Province. Key developments include the setup of 8 container houses for the construction campsite, providing a secure base for workers. Temporary water and power systems have been installed, ensuring a functional environment for ongoing operations. In addition,

NO TSUNAMI THREAT STATEMENT Issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 12:08pm this afternoon on Monday 06th An undersea earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred at 11:52am this morning near Latitude 10.7 Degrees South, Longitude 162.0 Degrees East. This is located approximately 31 km south southeast of Kirakira, Makira Province. THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT

The recent sentencing of Robert Manu, a former procurement officer at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), has caused concerns among local Solomon Islanders. Manu received a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of three counts of official corruption for receiving $195,000 in exchange for facilitating payments to a shipping company. Many locals

The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) today handed over disaster relief supplies at the Vanuatu Police Maritime Wharf, RVS Mala Base. The supplies were delivered by the Right Rev. James Tama, Bishop of the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, to the Director General of the Vanuatu Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity

The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) made a heartfelt donation of food items to the Port Vila Central Hospital yesterday afternoon. Bishop of the Diocese of Vanuatu and New Caledonia the  Right Rev James Tama, Peter Pitia  Chief Operating Officer from ACoM office in Solomon Islands, Senior Operations Officer here in ACoM Vanuatu Mr. John

Honiara Port today marked the start of the 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the National Geographic Orion. This marks the first cruise vessel to visit the Solomon Islands this year, bringing a group of 77 passengers eager to explore the country’s renowned natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The National Geographic Orion’s arrival

Alick Collin, a well-known social media personality on Facebook, has once again found himself in the center of public controversy. Famous for attracting both praise and criticism, Collin recently took to his live stream to challenge the divine, making statements that have caused outrage, particularly among the Christian community in the Solomon Islands. In his