Apprentices end 6 months practical with RSIPF

Fifteen apprentices have been presented with certificates of appreciation after completing six months of practical work with the Property and Infrastructure Department (PID) and Garage of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support (CS), Mr. Stanley Riolo, presented the certificate of appreciation to the apprentice at Rove Police Headquarters on…

Workshop to clarify industry compliance 

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…

RSDP funds ECGC road rehabilitation machineries

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…

Mission to support SIRAP2 rollout

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…

FIRST EVER AWARDS NIGHT FOR PORTS STAFF

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…

More domestic flights announced, new 14-day advance purchase fares for 2026 announced

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…

Superstructure works commence on aviation complex building

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…

Komaleai village benefits from solar-powered deep freezer

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…