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Solomon Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata Village Surf Camp. Established in 2010, Kagata is a community-led surf and sport fishing tourism lodge in northwest Isabel province. Its pristine environment, vibrant marine life, and world-class surfing and…
Goldie College National Secondary School in Western Province now has a new boys’ dormitory, valued at SBD1.8 million, thanks to the partnership between the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Solomon Islands through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The education infrastructure was officially handed over to the national secondary…
A recent discovery of a massive coral in the Solomon Islands is expected to inspire new conservation efforts in the region, according to Pristine Seas’ Expedition Head, Paul Rose. In a statement following the find, Rose said, “Making a new discovery of this significance is the ultimate dream of every…
“Visible from space, the mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries.” A group of scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest…
Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) President Ofani Eremae defended the country’s journalists, stating that they are fulfilling their responsibility by reporting on issues of public interest and holding those in power accountable, in response to Sogavare’s accusations. He said the facts were presented by the Opposition Leader through the documents…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has described Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s press conference on Sunday as extremely disappointing but not surprising. Wale said instead of apologizing for deceiving the nation about his hypocrisy and bad decisions in granting almost $200m in exemptions from January to September 2024, Sogavare instead sought…
by Georgina Maka’a This country needs investors if we are to progress. So,let’s not kid ourselves with the rhetoric that we can do it ourselves, we need every player, especially investors who are willing to invest in our country. These were the words of the Minister of Finance and Treasury,…
Residents and businesses in Buala are set to benefit from improved maritime transport connectivity of the main import-export point for Isabel Province. Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Isabel Provincial Government to redevelop Buala Wharf. Australian High Commissioner, Rod Hilton,…
Hours after Finance minister Manasseh Sogavare called the media to explain why he granted duty exemptions to certain Chinese business houses, the Opposition came out firing again. Last night, Opposition leader Matthew Wale claimed a total of $199M discretionary exemptions from January to end of September 2024 were granted by…
by Georgina Maka’a Facebook users in Solomon Islands have been warned that whilst they have the right to post or comment on the popular social media platform, they must do so with care and responsibility. High Court judge Commissioner Augustine Aulanga issued the warning recently when he ordered two persons…
