WVSI strengthens climate resilience in Central Is Pro

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Following the successful first six months of implementing the ‘Addressim Klaemet Change for Strogim Komuniti long Hapi Isles (ASK-SI) Project’, five communities in the Central Islands Province—Koilovala, Bokolonga, Hanuvaivine, Gairavu, and Voloa, are making significant progress toward environmental sustainability and improved financial stability. Through this livelihood-centered initiative, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign…

Operation Festive Shield underway in Malaita

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The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) in partnership with the Auki-based Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Malaita Law Enforcement Unit are currently implementing Operation Festive Shield. This is to maintain peace, safety, and order throughout Malaita during the festive season, a statement issued by the MPG said. The operation will be extended into…

Journos visit Australia

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A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and perspectives on emerging issues including artificial intelligence, the role of media in democracy, and the digital transformation of the media sector. The visit also helped to forge relationships with leading Australian media outlets, including the Special…

Infrastructure, land challenges in West highlighted

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Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged Western Province’s comparatively stronger economic position but says persistent land and infrastructure challenges continue to limit its full development potential. Speaking during his recent address celebrating Western Day Celebration in Seghe Marovo on Monday 8th December, the Prime Minister said Western Province remains ahead of many other provinces…

Construction worker attacked in N/Malaita

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A construction worker under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) currently working at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province has been attacked which had drawn widespread condemnation. The Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), along with the second Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) support team…