Tribes from the Bina region are helping the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project gain a deeper understanding of their land, stories, and culture, to support planning for respectful and inclusive development. Using a system called Indigenous terrain mapping (ITM), the Pacific Horizons Consultancy Group, a contractor to the Bina Harbour Project Office, discussed historical…
An official delegation from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has completed a three day study tour of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) road maintenance, and vehicle safety and inspection management systems to improve road safety and economic development in Solomon Islands. The PNG Study Tour between 18-21 July shared valuable insights between the two Melanesian…
The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project II (CAUSE II) continues to make strong progress under its Component 3 – Redi4Waka. Since past week’s the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementing Units (PIU’s) have successfully graduated 383 community members in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province, Western Province and Malaita Province through work-readiness training. These graduates are now lined…
West Honiara’s Lot 4 unsealed road maintenance project, undertaken by local civil contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC), is on schedule with 80% of their work scope completed. Lot 4 includes Namoruka Road, Wind Valley Road, and Independence Valley Road. TTC engineer Raymond Steven said, their road crew has recently completed unsealed road works on Namoruka…
The Quality Assurance and Control Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is collaborating closely with local contractors to oversee and ensure the successful execution of the ongoing improvement works at Friendship Hall, Panatina, East Honiara. This quality assurance team with the backing of MID’s laboratory ensures all works are rigorously tested and verified,…
HONIARA: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Friday received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of America. FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop acknowledged the receipt of the payment, emphasising its importance to the 16 Pacific…
A delegation comprising of Solomon Islands Government officials and industry leaders are attending the region’s largest infrastructure conference, focusing on climate resilient, locally-led infrastructure development in the region. The Australian Government is facilitating the trip. The Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 which is being held, in Brisbane, Australia, brings together political and business representatives from all…
THE closure of the Auki Central Market during the Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations on Friday has left many vendors and farmers frustrated. While Chinese-owned shops and other businesses continued to operate as usual, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and market management decided to shut down the main market, impacting not only vendors but also…
The SINBIP three telecommunications towers located in Wanderer Bay(M122), Sotona (M124), West Guadalcanal, and Veuru, South Guadalcanal are now officially operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing communication infrastructure in the area. Known as Tower M122, M124, Veuru, these new facilities have been successfully activated, improving mobile network coverage and connectivity for residents and businesses…
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA), the event celebrated progress towards certification for Solomon Islands sawn timber. The…