Business Archive March 2023
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Huro Hybrid Solar Farm to Reduce Reliance on Diesel Fuel
A recent combined mission including officials from the Asian Development Bank, Solomon Islands Government, and Solomon Power to Makira Ulawa Province was satisfied with work progress at the Huro Hybrid Solar Farm near Kirakira.
Manuopo Area Health Clinic Near Completion
Work on the new Manuopo Area Health Centre (AHC) is nearing completion with around 4000 people within its catchment area to benefit from the new facility and the services to be provided once it opens.
Multi-Sectoral Assessment for Tikopia and Anuta Completed
Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) following reported damages caused by the recent double Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin has been completed in Tikopia and Anuta islands in the Temotu Province.
East Are'are Constituency Supports Constituents to be Self Reliant
East Are’are Constituency (EAC) has set important targets in implementing its Constituency Development Fund (CDF) programme as it continues to empower constituents to be self-reliant.
Security Preparations for 2023 Pacific Games Progressing Well
Security preparations at the Honiara International Airport for the upcoming South Pacific Games in November has been progressing and is positive.
Cabinet approves Constituency Development Policy, CDF Legislation Next
The National Government through Cabinet has endorsed the new Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy 2023-2032, a key policy framework that will lead to the amendment of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act 2013 and regulations.
15,000 Submissions Received for Seasonal Work in Australia
LMU has received more than 15,000 submissions from the recent Work Ready Pool recruitment drive.
Solomon Islands-Australia Economic Partnership Benefits Timber Smallholders and Creates Jobs
More than 100 households are expected to benefit from the provision of timber milling equipment to the country’s Value-Added Timber Association (VATA) under the -Solomon Islands- Australia economic partnership.
Constituency Development Fund Reform Agenda Gains Donor Interest
The reform work that is undertaken by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are attracting Donors and international development partners who have shown interest to support the CDF Reform programme.
Kombivatu Road Receives Upgrade
The Solomon Islands Central Honiara Constituency in partnership with JED ENTERPRISE LTD and Abraham Eke and family have successfully upgraded the Kombivatu road, from the Island Bakery front to the Home Finance One housing estate.
Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Japan Pays Courtesy Visit to Prime Minister.
Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Japan and President of KITANO CONSTRUCTION CORP, Mr. Takahiro Kitano paid courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP.
New Motor Boat Engine Delights Villagers in Vageza in Kia Isabel
Children of Vageza, Kia in Isabel joined the excitement to receive the new outboard motor engine and boat for their Area Health Centre funded by World Bank.
ADB Visits New USP Campus in Solomon Islands
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today led a media tour of the almost complete, expanded campus of the University of the South Pacific in Honiara which will provide students better access to higher education.
Pacific Cooperation Needed to Manage Biosecurity Risks and Ensure a ‘Safe and Green’ Pacific Games
Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) and Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI), have urged Pacific countries to ensure biosecurity travel precautions for the Pacific Games are being met to prevent pest and disease entry and spread into the region.
School Children in Solomon Islands Learn Filmmaking to Mark Commonwealth Day
British High Commission in Solomon Islands partnered with the local theatre group Dreamcast Theatre to train school children in filmmaking.
Police Roll Out Copen Awareness Program in Schools
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the RSIPF-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) in cooperation with the National Community Police Department of the RSIPF has rolled out copen awareness programs in Honiara schools.
Transparency Dialogue to Counter Corruption in the Pacific
Officials and practitioners from the public and private sectors from seven Pacific islands countries, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, engaged in holistic policy and practical discussion, aiming to contribute to combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows and preventing tax evasion.
Japan Delivers SBD$2M for Rural Farmers in Malaita
The Embassy of Japan has delivered a grant assistance of over 2 million Solomon Dollars to the Ado Rural Farmers Association in Falake, Malaita Province.
PACER Plus Assists in ePhyto Refresher Training for Bio-security and Local Exporters
A three-days refresher training on the use of electronic phytosanitary certificate (ePhyto) was held from March 1st – 3rd for local exporters and officers of the Bio-security division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Training Conducted
Representatives of the Australian Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) recently travelled to Honiara, Solomon Islands, to deliver a mutual legal assistance training.
Today is International Women’s Day 2023
International Women's Day is an important global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and contributions of women.
Justice Talasasa Sworn in as High Court Judge
Justice Ronald Bei Talasasa was sworn-in by the Acting Governor General, Sir Albert Palmer at the Government House yesterday.
Airport Fire and NDMO Joins RSIPF in Disaster Responder Training
A five-day Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) training course was conducted at Central Fire Station in Honiara recently.
LMU Opens Phone Line to Check on Applications
The Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade will establish phone lines to enable members of the public to enquire if their online/email submissions for the LMU recruitment drive is received by the office.
Cabinet Approves LDC Graduation Extension for Solomon Islands to 2027
The Cabinet of Solomon Islands has endorsed the country position for an extension in the transition and preparatory period for Solomon Islands graduation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) status from 2024 to the year 2027.
SINIS Conducts Athletics Foundation Course
A two-day workshop on ‘Athletic Solomons Foundation Coaches Course’ was successfully completed this week Monday and Tuesday at Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).
Japan Supports Solomon Islands With Medical Supplies and Equipment
The Government of Solomon Islands and Japan have signed off on a document of assistance that will see the procurement of much needed medical equipment urgently needed by the Solomon Islands Health sector.
Tourism Solomons - ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ Reboot Perfectly Timed
Tourism Solomons has roundly applauded Solomon Airlines’ decision to reboot its ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ domestic travel program, describing the carrier’s move as perfect timing for a tourism sector “still very much in recovery mode.”
Wild Weather Smashes Honiara
Tropical Cyclone Judy may have left the shores of the Solomon Islands, but destructive winds and wild weather continues due to another cyclone, recently named Tropical Cyclone Kevin, located South of the Solomon Islands near Rennell Bellona province, and just outside the coral sea.
Permanent Secretaries Take Oath of Office
Three Permanent Secretaries have been sworn-in yesterday at Government House by the Acting Governor General, Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer following their re-appointments by the Government.
MFAET Warns Against Capitalizing on LMU Recruitment Process
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade is urging the public not to capitalize on the current Labour Mobility Unit recruitment process for financial gains.
'Iumi Tugeda Holidays' Relaunched
The Solomon Islands National Carrier, Solomon Airlines has confirmed the relaunching of the popular ‘Iumi Tugeda Holidays’ program, together with industry partners and tour operators, to offer a new range of attractive and affordable holiday packages across the Provinces.
