The temporary cancellation of MV Auki Express and the rescheduling of MV Pelican services to Malaita Provincial capital of Auki has significantly affected many people, particularly business operators and travelers who rely heavily on these shipping services. Since last week, dozens of passengers who had planned to travel to Honiara were unable to do so due to the suspension…
Staff and Heads of the Ministry of Forestry and Research were briefed and get first hand insights into the growing trend of carbon trading, globally, regionally and locally. Made possible with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) partnership, the training was a break through as steps towards formalizing procedures and legal instruments are ongoing for Solomon Islands…
With just days remaining before nominations close, three candidates have officially put their names forward to contest the Malaita Province Ward 5 seat. The confirmed candidates are; Mr. Norman Suidani, Mr. Dick Futaimalau, and Mr. Polycarp Erekwato. Mr. Norman Suidani, the eldest son of the late Daniel Suidani, who previously served as the Member of the Provincial Assembly…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), under the World Bank-financed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), has officially issued a Notice to Commence Services for the Climate Resilient Road Asset Management Improvement. This milestone marks the formal start of the consultancy services aimed at; (i) strengthening the way that data is collected for transport…
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport continues to advance steadily, with works now approximately 90 percent complete. This important initiative was carried out under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). Construction is being carried out by China Railway Construction Engineering…
The National Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), successfully completed a nationwide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise to verify the status of government-supported projects and programs. Since December 2025, the MNPDC dispatched teams to each province, including Honiara, to conduct the M&E exercise as part of its 2025 Annual Work…