Solomon Islands is stepping up preparations to host the third edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from December 10-22. A joint Cabinet-sanctioned Local Organizing Committee, comprising Government and Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Officials commenced strategic meetings this week following the signing of the Host Agreement between the MSG […]

The Minister of Finance was instructed by the Prime Minister over the weekend to clarify and address outstanding issues concerning the approval of a substantial financial exemption worth over SBD 29 million granted to a Chinese-owned company. The exemption, aimed at upgrading a warehouse, wharf, as well as constructing an apartment complex and resort, has

The New Zealand Police have deployed two new advisors to the Solomon Islands under the Solomon Islands Police Support Programme (SIPSP) recently and will be here for a year. The advisors will work alongside our RSIPF colleagues as part of the National Crime Prevention Department. The NZ advisors support and assist the RSIPF staff with

Looking for an affordable overseas getaway? Solomon Airlines is excited to launch its “Vanuatu Escape” campaign, offering exclusive holiday packages and discounted airfares to Port Vil. Book by 30th November 2024 and travel through 31st March 2025 for the perfect Christmas or New Year’s escape. Vanuatu is just a short flight away, and with visa-free

Twenty senior government officials from across the Solomon Islands Government recently attended the Master of Business Administration (MBA) short course in Australia to enhance their leadership and management skills. This is the third cohort from Solomon Islands that Australia has supported this year. To date, officials from 15 national and provincial government agencies have participated

A TOTAL of $199M discretionary exemptions from January to end of September 2024 were granted by the Minister of Finance to individuals and companies, the Opposition Office has learnt. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has lashed out at this new information describing it as ‘outrageous and reckless’.This new information has come to light after a