BY BEN BILUA Gizo PACIFIC Trade Investment New Zealand says Solomon Islands has untapped export opportunities in New Zealand. Speaking to regional journalists on Tuesday, Trade Commissioner Glynis Miller said Solomon Islands has resources with very strong fresh produce in…
BY BEN BILUA Gizo MOST tourism operators are looking forward to international borders reopening, but are they ready? Like other tourism operators in the region, local operators have felt the brunt of COVID-19. In Western Province, Agnes Getaway Lodge (Munda)…
BY BEN BILUA Gizo NORO road has been named one among five road projects enlisted to be funded by World Bank. Noro road was listed alongside four projects; Kolofe1, Kolofe2, Su’u Harbor, and Bira Bridges all of which are in…
BY BEN BILUAGizo WESTERN and Choiseul Provincial administrations are awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Provincial Government on whether to allow the “now-dissolved” provincial governments to take the role of caretaker or not. Speaker of Choiseul Province and Deputy…
BY BEN BILUAGizo PLASTIC WISE Gizo has been identified as a local NGO to pilot rubbish recycling in the country. The project is funded by the government of Australia through Strongim Bisnis program. Founder and Chair of Plastic Wise Gizo,…
BY BEN BILUAGizo This year’s Coral Triangle Day theme is “Sustaining the Coral Triangle Ecosystem through Blue Economy” and this aligned with the international UN World Ocean Day which calls for Revitalization of Collective Action for the Ocean. Representative of…
BY BEN BILUAGizo Customs has reiterated the importance of border security. Customs Intelligence Officer, Denison Varikesa believes border security should be one of government’s top priorities. Speaking during the training organised by Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) and conducted by Australian…
BY BEN BILUAGizo WESTERN Province has vowed to strengthen its ties with Isabel Province while looking at potential development aspiration where both provinces can benefit going forward. Premier of Western Province, Christian Mesepitu made the statement during an event held…
Fate of Dash 8 on the table BY BEN BILUAGizo THE Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines says Dash 8 is a liability and that his management is discussing three options that would determine the future of the aircraft. He…
BY BEN BILUAGizo PACIFIC tourism body, the South Pacific Tourism Association (SPTO) is looking at digitizing Pacific tourism industry for efficient and effective services during the pandemic. SPTO Boss, Chris Cocker said the organisation has done quite a lot of…