JICA Solomon Islands are pleased to welcome six new Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) who arrived in Solomon Islands on the 8th of January 2025. They will undertake various briefings, Pijin language training, and cultural lessons for three weeks to prepare for their activities with each organization. In Honiara, Mr. Kanto will be assigned to […]
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Central Kwara’ae Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Ricky Fuoo, who is currently with the Parliamentary Independent Group and the current head of Foreign Relations Committee in Parliament has voiced concerns regarding the widely debated $15.2 million tax exemption, which has sparked widespread apprehension among citizens. In a recent statement, Hon. Fuoo highlighted the pressing issues
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Dear Editor, As we begin 2025, I feel compelled to raise urgent concerns about the state of our local infrastructure, waste management, and the unchecked rise of illegal market stalls. These are not new issues, but their persistence has reached a point where inaction is no longer an option. One glaring example is the road
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER FOUR ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON THURSDAY, 09TH JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS
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Local machinery contractors in Honiara have raised concerns regarding the recent tax exemptions granted to Xiao’s Henderson Hotel Ltd., which total over $15.2 million. These exemptions, approved by Minister of Finance Manasseh Sogavare, allow the hotel developer to import construction materials with a 100% tax exemption. Notably, the list of exempted items includes two mixer
Vendors at the Honiara Central Market are reaping the rewards of the newly completed $10 million Western Extension, funded by the Australian government. Delivered by Tropic Group Builders Ltd in collaboration with the Honiara City Council, the extension provides undercover space for 100 vendors, offering much-needed protection from harsh weather conditions. The construction of the
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In December 2023, the Minister for Infrastructure Development declared Lee Roy Wharf Port (LWP) as an international seaport, further complicating the economic and security landscape of Solomon Islands’ shipping industry. The wharf, privately owned by the Chinese company Solfish Ltd, is an ongoing key point of concern for the people of Solomon Islands and the
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER TWO ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 6:30AM THIS MORNING ON WEDNESDAY, 08TH JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. . ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH
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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
