A record 67 Solomon Islands builders, contractors, and business managers have taken part in an Australia-led industry workshop to help them strengthen their project planning, cashflow management, and long-term business growth. The industry workshop – Project Scheduling and Cashflow – is the 16th to be delivered by Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program Workforce Skills Series.…
A four-day Mentoring Programme aimed at strengthening the skills and operational effectiveness of National Centre Bureau (NCB) officials concluded successfully in Honiara this month. Held from 8-11 July, and supported by the UK, Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Police, the program provided in-depth coaching from a team of subject matter experts from National Centre…
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has supported the implementation of 18 projects in Solomon Islands with a total cost US$ 117.1 m, (IFAD US$ 28.4m). The collaboration with the Solomon Islands Government and other development partners started since 1981. FD Country Director and representative for Pacific Island Countries, Candra Samekto confirmed this during the launch of…
Work on four vital bridges in Malaita Province is progressing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). These strategic infrastructure investments aim to enhance transport connectivity and bolster climate resilience across Malaita. The new Su’u Harbour, Bira,…
FIVE cartons of Coartem and a carton of Amoxicillin, intended for Malu’u rural health centre and Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province are missing without a trace. The consignments have been reportedly stolen from the Kilu’ufi Hospital storeroom fortnight ago in what is believed to be an inside job. The incident has shocked medical staff, many of whom are struggling to believe…
The Solomon Islands National U16 women’s football team is set to kickoff campaign against American Samoa in the OFC U16 Women’s Championship 2025 this Saturday 2nd August 2025 in Samoa. Solomon Islands have been drawn in group B alongside New Zealand, Tonga and American Samoa. While group A includes the hosts Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia and…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) officially launched its four year 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The aim of the plan is to strengthen public trust in the electoral process and reinforce the foundations of our democratic system Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Jasper Highwood Anisi at the launch said, the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele does not operate any personal Facebook or Twitter accounts. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPMC) issued the advisory after fake social media profiles using the Prime Minister’s name and photograph have been created with the sole intention of misleading the public. Currently, OPMC manages two Facebook pages – the “Office of…
Auckland, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially commenced his visit to New Zealand with an engagement at the Auckland Fish Market, where he visited Sanford Limited, New Zealand’s oldest and largest seafood company. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi, Member of Parliament for West Kwaio and Chairman of the…
THE Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Unit (LEU) was established under an Act of Parliament known as the Honiara City (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2023. This amendment, which includes establishing the LEU, was passed in July 2023. The primary reason for establishing this unit was “to enhance the enforcement of city ordinances and promote public…