The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has announced a major redevelopment of its international terminal at Honiara Port, a project described as a timely milestone as the authority prepares to mark 70 years since the port’s establishment next year. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Berth One reconstruction on Friday, SIPA Chairman Moses Virivolomo said…
Thirty-six local construction companies have taken part in training to strengthen adherence to government laws and safeguarding regulations. The industry workshop, the 19th to be delivered by Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, brought together a range of government agencies, industry experts and local construction companies to deliver clear and practical guidance on essential compliance requirements—from business…
The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency (ECGC) on Wednesday 17th December received a SBD1.5 million worth of road machineries under the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP). This milestone event, witnessed by the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Honourable Lazarus Rina, and people from in and around the Moga river area, received the machineries from the People’s…
A World Bank’s team visited Solomon Islands from December 1 to 5, 2025 to support the ongoing Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Building on the technical visit last month, the team met with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Solomon…
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) successfully hosted its first-ever Staff Awards Night on Saturday, 13 December 2025. This was held alongside the Authority’s annual Christmas Party at the Sports City Dining Hall, KGVI, East Honiara.The event brought together hundreds of Solomon Ports staff from across various departments, providing an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect, enjoy…
Solomon Airlines has announced good news for Christmas and New Year, adding dozens more domestic flights for those reconnecting with family and friends or taking a holiday break this festive season. At the same time the national carrier has announced a new, year-round ‘14-Day Advance Purchase Fare’, available for travel in 2026 and offering savings…
Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport has reached a milestone, with superstructure works now underway. The Design and Build contract, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily and on…
Villagers of Komaleai Village in the far Western part of the Shortland Islands Constituency, Western Province, are benefiting from a solar-powered deep freezer installed at the community maneaba to improve food storage and preservation. The project, facilitated through the Office of the Shortland Islands Constituency, is already contributing to improved food security and reducing reliance on conventional…
Former Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colin Yow is back in the country now as the CEO of Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA). His appointment was approved by the CEMA Board following the successful completion of the recruitment process. The official contract signing took place on Friday 12th December 2025 at the CEMA Conference Room in Honiara. This appointment marks…
The Noro Town Council (NTC) in Western Province has appealed to residents to respect newly installed traffic signboards. This followed reports of vandalism less than a week after their installation within the township. Town Clerk Gavin Totu said some individuals had deliberately damaged the new signs by peeling off parts of them, an act he described as vandalism that undermines Noro Town’s…