Specific maintenance work on the sealed roads in West Honiara, Lot 2, is underway. This project covers routes: Mud Alley, Tsilm Street, Matavale Crescent, Tavio Ridge, Rifle Range, and the White River road network. The local contractor first focused on Tavio Ridge Road since December last year by preparing key sections and sealing in accordance…
Communities along the proposed Areo–Gwaiako feeder road in Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita province are looking forward with big hope for the implementation of the road project this year. The project is expected to be funded by the government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). For more than 40 years, communities along the route have dreamed of…
The Fiu bridge, which connects the Central and West Kwara’ae constituencies in Malaita Province poses safety concerns for road users due to its deteriorating condition. The current poor condition of the bridge has been worsened by heavy traffic during the Christmas and New Year festive period. A recent visit to the bridge revealed that several timber planks forming the…
A total of 379 families in West Kwara’ae Constituency (WKC) have been supported with necessary building materials for their permanent homes. This is aimed at improving the quality of life in the constituency. This project support is made possible through the constituency’s housing program and is funded under the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), development budget for the Constituency Development Funds…
Road and drainage improvement work from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to the Honiara City Council (HCC) pedestrian crossing Lot 1A resumed early this week. Local contractor Ultimate Enterprise is carrying out these improvements section by section, focusing on concrete pouring and curb installation. So far, they have completed concreting on the land side…
Following commencement of works in late 2025, initial underground drainage improvements are now well advanced between the Town Ground and Point Cruz Hot Bread roundabouts with current activity concentrated at the Heritage Park Roundabout. Works at the roundabout include drainage improvements and kerbstone construction, aimed at strengthening the foundation and improving traffic flow and safety…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) says the sale of salt fish is only permitted at the White River Fish Market and not at the Honiara Central Market. This was clearly stated to them during a dialogue the Council held with salt fish vendors on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the sale of salt fish at the Honiara Central…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) welcomed the New Year with a 10-minute fireworks display, signalling hope, unity and optimism for the future of the mining operation in Central Guadalcanal. The celebration came despite the company facing ongoing challenges, including illegal mining activities, since resuming operations after its closure in 2014. The New Year event coincided…
The price of betel nut Honiara had recorded a sharp increase at the start of January 2026, affecting both vendors and consumers as demand remains high. A local vendor, which to be called Florence, said the rising cost of supply has forced sellers to increase prices in order to make a profit. She explained that she now pays SBD…
The owners of Xiaos Henderson Hotel have invested $40 million in the construction of the 60-room facility. The hotel is located close to Honiara International Airport within Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal. Managing Director You Qiang Xiao, a Solomon Islands citizen of Chinese origin, confirmed the investment through a company representative but declined to provide further details. Former…