Exodus Trade Development, as part of their maintenance contract, conduct road clearance by cutting and trimming overgrown vegetation and trees along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. This works aims to improve the safety of passing vehicles by increasing visibility to see oncoming traffic, walkers, or hazards on the road. Furthermore, clearing overgrown trees…
A construction worker under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) currently working at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province has been attacked which had drawn widespread condemnation. The Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), along with the second Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) support team…
MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has highlighted the transformative impact of World Bank–funded infrastructure projects across the province, praising the investments as critical lifelines supporting connectivity, trade, and climate resilience. Speaking on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly earlier this month, Premier Asilaua expressed deep appreciation for the World Bank’s extensive support delivered through the…
The total arrival of persons for the third quarter of 2025 was 15,444, an increase of 10.4% compared to the previous quarter (2nd quarter 2025). This comes from the latest bulletin from the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office on Monday 8th December 2025. The report said compared to the same quarter a year ago, total…
A new 24/7 marketplace has officially opened at Henderson in East Honiara over the weekend, offering a major boost to local entrepreneurship and community livelihoods. The facility, constructed by Mango Information Service Company Limited, features 53 lock-up rooms for tenants to sell food, arts and crafts, clothing, betel nut, and fresh crops. The building also houses…
Construction of the new Malu’u Market in North Malaita is underway, marking a major step forward for locally delivered, high-quality infrastructure. The market—100 percent locally built and supported by Australia—will accommodate up to 140 vendors and include facilities for men, women and people with disabilities. It is expected to boost economic activity in North Malaita…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has described the SBD 572 million Adamasia submarine cable project as a transformative investment for the country’s digital future. The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced the major new investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience in the Pacific during the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum held in…
About 922 new farmers have taken up seaweed farming in less than a year, increasing the total number of seaweed farmers in the Solomon Islands from 1,445 in December 2024 to 2,367 by the end of October 2025. Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, attributed the growth to increased government support since 2024. He said the sector continues to…
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, launched its 2026–2030 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan at its Honiara office, outlining a renewed commitment to improving essential services for thousands of Solomon Islanders. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Honiara City Council, the…
Assistant Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, Senator Nita Green, has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting economic development in the Solomon Islands by highlighting new efforts to strengthen digital connectivity and support rural businesses. She was in Honiara last week. Speaking to local media, Senator Green said her own regional background shaped her understanding of the challenges faced by…