The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, on Thursday handed over a grant of SBD750,000 to Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to support the purchase of a cocoa butter press machine. While handing over the cheque, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, said the support…
Daily operations at the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have been severely disrupted following the continued absence of internet services, which has affected offices since last week. The outage has significantly hindered official work, particularly in areas requiring communication and networking, resulting in delays to routine administrative functions. Officers who spoke to this paper confirmed that the disruption is…
Despite a strong wind warning being issued across the country, villagers and market vendors from Ranongga, Simbo, Kolombangara, Shortland Islands and as far as Choiseul continue to travel to Gizo, the main commercial centre of Western Province. For these islanders, the journey is unavoidable. Boat operators using outboard motor boats (OBMs), powered by 40-horsepower and 60-horsepower engines, have been…
Under the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II) component the Vura Road in East Honiara will under go full rehabilitation . The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division has assured Vura residents and road users that the much-awaited road upgrade for this East Honiara sealed road network will be rehabilitated after discussions were finalized with CAUSE II project…
A five-day Human and Institutional Capacity Development Workshop is currently underway in Honiara. It is aimed at strengthening agribusiness incubation and innovation systems in the Solomon Islands. The workshop is hosted by the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Centre, a partnership between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…
South Guadalcanal Constituency is no longer a “close yet far away,” region now. The statement was issued by the Member of Parliament [MP] Rollen Seleso during the Motion of Sine-Die in Parliament in December 2025. He declared that the construction of new telecommunication towers in that area had transformed one of the Solomon Islands’ most rugged constituencies. MP Seleso hailed the installation of three towers…
Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) took delivery of additional ground support equipment at Honiara International Airport on 30 December 2025. This marked a key milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Financed by the World Bank and implemented by MCA, the equipment was supplied by Shanghai Cartoo Machinery Company Limited, a manufacturer specialising in aviation ground…
The Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derek Rawcliffe Manuari, has stressed that tailored support for renewable energy projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is critical to achieving an inclusive and sustainable global energy transition. Minister Manuari made these remarks while delivering the Solomon Islands’ national statement…
Renovation has officially begun on the King Solomon Hotel Kakai Haus in Honiara, marking the start of a major redevelopment project expected to cost around $45 million. Workers were on site this week to remove the existing thatched roof and walls in preparation for building a modern new facility. The redevelopment plan was confirmed by…
The establishment of Houses of Chiefs has been identified as a critical step in supporting the smooth progress of the Bina Harbour Development Project in West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province. The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Honourable Claudius Teifi, made this call during a recent community meeting held at Busi’i, attended by representatives from…