Solomon Islands optimistic to reduce electricity costs through reforms: Vehe
Solomon Islands Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Dr Chris Vehe has highlighted the energy challenges facing Solomon Islands and reforms the Government is undertaking to
Preferred supplier system – one of Solomon Islands government’s wallet-holes
Solomon Islands Government’s preferred supplier system is one which is wrapped in controversy despite its purported creation with good intentions. Not for its initial purpose of bringing about efficient service for
Kacific and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) Join Forces in Partnership to Restore Internet Services after Anchor Incident
Singapore and the Solomon Islands, 20 June 2023 – Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) reinforced its established partnership with Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL: Our Telekom) by swiftly restoring
SINU suspends five staff members amid allegations of fraud
Vice Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau, has taken decisive action in response to allegations of fraud activities involving printing by Wakaman Inc. He suspended
Solomon Islands and Fiji to enter bilateral security agreement
Solomon Islands will soon engage in a bilateral security agreement with the Republic of Fiji as part of efforts to fill the gaps in its security space. The Framework would allow the country to broaden and enhance its
Solomon Islands expecting big economic boost from hosting Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands is anticipating a huge financial boost thanks to the staging of the Pacific Games later this
Solomon Islands’ new airport surcharge fee effective June 1st
Solomon Airlines has confirmed the introduction of new airport surcharge fee effective from 1 June 2023 to help cover rising international and domestic airport costs including increased landing and lighting fees at
Kalekana Powerpuff Kids’ Club: Improving the lives of young Fijians
Like many of Fiji’s informal communities and settlements, when many people hear the name ‘Kalekana’, they associate it with drugs, crime and poverty. Yet, a group of dedicated youths are working on
Solomon Islands lift COVID-19 entry requirements in lead up to Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands, due to host the Pacific Games from 19 November to 2 December, has lifted all COVID-19 entry requirements. Those arriving will no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or tests,
Maimarosia inspires youth through indigenous Solomons music
Western influences can at times corrupt and dilute traditional Pacific indigenous music, but one Melbourne-based, Solomon Islands musician is reversing this trend. Charles Maimarosia headlined the Wantok Music
Digitising without data
Pacific policy makers need support A recent United Nations report on the Digital Economy has recommended the formation of an ‘Institute for Pacific Digital Economies’ in one of the region’s universities to track
Pacific Games 2023 Opening Ceremony ‘six months away’
The Solomon Islands stands six months away from the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of the upcoming Pacific Games. The Games Organising Committee (GOC) in a statement said the country is looking forward to hosting
Solomon Islands PM lost key political fixer
The Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister’s nephew and political fixer has died, in a development that could destabilise the Pacific’s most pro-China government. Indepth Solomons reports that Prime Minister Manasseh
Solomon Islands leads the Pacific on SOE profitability: ADB report
Solomon Islands’ robust legal framework for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has contributed to the financial success of its largest SOEs and generated the highest portfolio returns among nine Pacific island countries,
Six political parties suspended in Solomon Islands
Six political parties in Solomon Islands have been suspended last month over their failure to comply with requirements of the Political Parties Integrity Act 2014, reports Indepth Solomons. That’s according to Acting
Professor Aqorau inspired by the level of support for SINU
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor’s Professor Transform Aqorau is pleased with the level of ongoing support for the University. He made the statement when making his first speech as the new
Suidani ousted from post ‘after turning down Chinese bribes’
Daniel Suidani, an outspoken critic of the Solomon Islands’ closer ties with China, was ousted as premier of Malaita in early February after refusing “huge” bribes from Chinese businesses who threatened to have
Solomon Airlines and Air Vanuatu strengthen partnership
Solomon Airlines has confirmed the next phase of partnership cooperation with next-door neighbour Air Vanuatu, establishing a wet lease (ACMI) agreement as the carriers take an important step in improving synergies and
Nauru recruiter team to conduct interviews in Solomon Islands
A team from Nauru will arrive in Honiara Tuesday to interview Solomon Islanders to work in various jobs in Nauru. The recruitment group will be based at Heritage Park Hotel, whilst conducting the interviews. A reliable
US$363k fund to increase 2023 Pacific Games accessibility
A total of Solomon Islands $3 million (US$363,000) new funding will go towards making the 2023 Pacific Games more accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities. The figure being supplied by the Government was
Solomon Airlines assists cyclone recovery, Fiji Airways’ advanced aircraft
Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer Gus Kraus has confirmed the national carrier has sent a De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft and operating crew, to assist Vanuatu’s recovery efforts following the devastation
Solomon Islands: Suidani disqualified for not recognising One China policy
Solomon Islands Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Rollen Seleso has disqualified former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani from the Malaita Provincial Assembly in accordance with section
2023 Pacific Games countdown
The Pacific Games is being held in Solomon Islands for the first time ever this year, and will welcome a new wave of talented athletes, and the return of Pacific veterans. In weightlifting, champions Dika Toua, Morea
