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…
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has hit a key milestone with the successful commissioning of its 60th telecommunication tower. This landmark tower—designated as Site ID: M49—stands in Temarae, New Georgia, Western Province, and marks the project’s first commissioned site in 2026. The achievement highlights the robust and sustained collaboration between China Harbour Engineering Company…
The Noro Roads Improvement has reached 94 percent physical completion. The project is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, The work is on track to deliver safer, more reliable, and climate-resilient road infrastructure for communities in Western Province…
A multi-million-dollar hotel called – the Xiaos Henderson Hotel was officially unveiled over the weekend. The hotel, owned by a Solomon Islands citizen, is strategically located opposite the Honiara International Airport Terminal in Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal Constituency, Guadalcanal Province. Despite a light drizzle, spirits remained high as Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Frederick Kologeto grace…