A World Bank mission visited Solomon Islands to support the completion of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP). The original project and the implementation of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) will close as of December 31, 2024. The mission reviewed implementation progress, discussed key achievements and lessons learned under…
FORM three students nation-wide have commenced their external exams as of this morning, Tuesday 29th October. The year 9 students will be sitting four papers this week with one exam per day. First up is the English paper this morning to be followed by maths on Wednesday. The science paper is scheduled for Thursday and…
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project is making quick progress as construction reaches the dam, marking a crucial phase in the project timeline. Final earthworks are being completed on the access road at Lot 2-2 which consists of 2.7 kms of winding road leading to the dam across challenging terrain. With earthworks in full swing,…
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Security Strategic Working Group has completed their sixth workshop meeting in Honiara last week. The group comprises representatives from all the MSG member states of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia and Indonesia. Indonesia is an associate member. They…
THE Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) office has embarked on its first-ever constituency tour last week, marking a significant milestone since taking office. This initiative reflects the CKC’s commitment to engage with communities and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the constituency in serving the people of Central Kwara’ae. The tour was led by Ricky Fuo’o, the newly elected Member…
Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) in Malaita has promised to support the remote Busufosae Community High School (CHS) with internet connectivity. The support will include the set up of an internet lab, the provision of computers, Starlink connectivity and a generator for power. The funding announcement was made by Ricky Fuo’o, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae during a visit to the school over the weekend. During the visit, the…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Constituency Ricky Fuo’o is addressing the urgent need to repair the Afio/Fulisango road feeder roads in his constituency. Since early 2023, the state of the road has rendered it inaccessible, critically impacting the transport of local produce to the Auki market. The Afio/Fulisango Road Emergency Maintenance Project is being executed by Trades…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) Department and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has delivered a Pacific Export Pathway workshop in Honiara. The workshop was held from 21-25 October 2024. Attended by key stakeholders and development partners, the joint effort aimed to enhance knowledge and…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has responded to the Opposition Leader Matthew Wale urging him to learn his geography before taking a stand on the matter of West Papua. West Papua was and is still under Indonesia’s sovereign rule; therefore any issues pertaining to West Papua have to be pursued through…
The Leader of the Independent Group Peter Kenilorea Jr., noted the recent reported commitment made by the Solomon Islands government to provide voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO), apparently announced at the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Manila, Philippines, but also called for a cautious balanced approach on the use of meagre finances. …