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…
Business houses in Northeast Choiseul continue to struggle as irregular and unreliable shipping services disrupt the flow of goods and threaten the survival of local businesses. Local traders report frequent shipping delays and limited cargo space, making it difficult to maintain regular stock levels. Essential goods such as rice and store supplies often arrive months…
Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has called on the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) to adopt a restricted approach to international partnerships in the country’s maritime space, citing growing regional security concerns. He issued the call during Parliament’s Motion of Sine Die, warning that Solomon Islands must remain vigilant as…
The Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee has called for an urgent increase in the number of maritime officers, warning that the country’s vast ocean territory remains under protected. Member of Parliament for East Areare, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, raised the issue during the recent Motion of Sine Die in Parliament, stressing that Solomon Islands must strengthen…
Current road construction work at the Choiseul Bay Township Project (CBTP) lot 1 junction to Ngalivuli Road network (14 km) is progressing well with only six kilometre remaining. Local contractor FT Builders and Civil Works first carried out grubbing and clearance last year and since then has done specific rehabilitation to this crucial lot that…
Frustration and anger are brewing amongst members in Taro, Choiseul Province, over F-Mobile—an online money scheme also known as Friendship Money—as promised payments have failed to materialise. Concerns over the scheme have surfaced not only in Choiseul this year but also in Western Province, including Gizo, as well as Rannoga, Simbo, Vella, Noro, Munda, and…
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…