Wale says SI need serious change in gov’t and leadership
SOLOMON Islands do not have the option of business as usual – change must come says former Opposition Leader Matthew Wale.Wale who is also the former MP for Aoke/Langalanga is the wing leader of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP).…
PNG insurer Trans Pacific enters SI market with Tower Insurance takeover
BY NED GAGAHE A leading Papua New Guinea owned insurer Trans Pacific Assurance Limited has expanded its operation into the Solomon Islands with the historic acquisition of Tower Insurance last Monday. Trans Pacific announced its groundbreaking takeover of Tower business…
A SAD REALITY
“Food shortage crisis in Lord Howe: Islanders brave rough seas to alleviate hunger” Lawrence Makili, Chairman of the Lord Howe community in Honiara, points the finger at the Electoral Commission for the ongoing food shortage affecting Ontong Java, known as…
BLACK MARKET CRACKDOWN
Chinese embassy urged to address alleged illegal business operations George Kosui, former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour, and Immigration, has called on the Chinese Embassy in Honiara to assist responsible authorities in addressing alleged illegal business…
Road Improvement Project in East Malaita Commences with World Bank Funding
Work on a critical 21-kilometer road project in East Malaita is set to begin today, thanks to funding from the World Bank through the Ministry of Communication & Aviation and Ministry of Infrastructure Development. This project, which is part of…
World Bank awards contract to TTC for Malaita road upgrade
THE Trades Transformation Company Ltd (TTC) has been awarded a significant project by the World Bank to upgrade the lower east road of Malaita Province, extending from Fosi market to Kware bridge. Stephen Maesiola, the permanent secretary of the Ministry…
Concerns raised over road project and hospital construction in East Malaita
A resident in East Malaita has voiced concerns over the state of the deteriorating road from Fosi market to Auluta and questioned Trades Transformation Company Ltd (TTC) for its handling of the project. Allegations have arisen that the World Bank…