The passage of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024 has been welcomed by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele describing it as a major milestone in the Government’s efforts to drive investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth across the country. The National Parliament on Monday passed the SEZ Bill through the Committee of the…
The Ranongga-Simbo Constituency (RSC) on Tuesday (May 27) submits its 2024 CDF Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), a reassuring step toward the compliance with the reporting obligation under Section 29 of the CDF Act 2023. The report submitted comprised of the records of the total CDF allocation of about $3.8m disbursed…
A shoreline protection wall, safeguarding Malaita’s largest building infrastructure against the increasing threats of sea level rise and coastal erosion is being proposed. Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project will undertake the task to enhance the resilience of Auki Market. This project aligns with the province’s broader climate adaptation strategy, aiming to…
The site located between the Fijian Quarter and below the Holy Cross steps in Central Honiara has been identified as a new open park space. This stretch of land is under the government-fixed-term estate title is currently used as a parking lot for Tuvaruhu community bus operators and for pickup trucks for hire. The Community…
THE only bailey bridge at Fiu river, Central Kwarae’a, Malaita Province which provides a crucial link connecting the northern and eastern regions of the province to Auki, had been cut off. The came after a heavily loaded dump truck carrying gravel owned by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) damaged the bridge while crossing…
GENEVA, (WHO) — Solomon Islands has now officially become a member of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation following the official adoption and announcement made at the 78th World Health Assembly’s plenary session last Friday. At the General Committee Meeting held on the 21 May 2025, the list of the 12 new member…
STUDENTS of St Mary Tanagai Community High School in Northwest Guadalcanal Constituency have been reminded to embrace their cultures because of the values it promotes such as respect, unity, and resilience – principles that can guide individuals and communities in fostering peace and understanding. Deputy Director of Culture and Tourism at the Ministry of Culture…
(CGTN) On the occasion of the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, a survey conducted by CGTN among 1,000 respondents from 10 major Pacific Island countries showed that respondents gave positive evaluations of China’s modernization development philosophy and its achievements. They praised the fruitful and practical cooperation outcomes, saying the deepening cooperation injects new…
THE third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is set to commence in China’s south east coast city of Xiamen on Wednesday 28 May, ushering in a new era of collaboration based on the four fundamental principles underpinning China’s diplomacy. Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel and the Foreign Ministers…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Safeguards Team has completed the initial public consultations and assessments with key stakeholders last week (19th– 23rd May) to fast-track essential requirements before full rehabilitation of the China-aid Auki Road Project commences. The consultation meeting brought together representatives from various stakeholders, including the Malaita Provincial Government Executive, Solomon Power,…