October 2023

SIG introduces economic recovery plan

BY EDDIE OSIFELO IN a concerted effort to revitalize its economy, the Solomon Islands government has unveiled a comprehensive set of short-to-medium-term strategies. These measures, designed to stimulate economic growth and enhance the country’s resilience, span multiple sectors and initiatives.…

Election candidate issued warrant of arrest

ELECTION candidate Junior Silas Ika Philip one of the contestants for East Kwaio in the 2019 National General Election was arrest and charged for one count of failing to submit election expenses and sources of funds to the Chief Electoral…

DRUG HOTSPOT IDENTIFIED

Auki police to crackdown on hotspot areas for drugs in Auki BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI police are working with Malaita provincial government to crackdown on identified areas for drugs and other unlawful activities in Auki town. This is part of…

SI pursues European Union support

BY EDDIE OSIFELO IN a bid to boost cocoa exports and strengthen its cocoa sector, the Solomon Islands is actively developing a proposal for targeted support from the European Union. This was confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

SI to sign SAMOA agreement in Apia, Samoa

BY EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to sign the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) agreement during an upcoming meeting in Apia, Samoa. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed this decision during his opening address…