The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25) officially opened in Honiara on Monday. The evening is bringing together water and wastewater professionals, policymakers, researchers, young water professionals, and development partners from across the Pacific and beyond. This year’s event is…
Honiara City Councilors attended an introductory session on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at the Iron Bottom Sound (IBS) Conference Room to learn about the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE II) Project. City Clerk, Mr. Justus Denni, opened the session with an inspirational message on behalf of the Council, encouraging councillors to seize opportunities…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provided SBD 200,000 in support for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25). Solomon Islands is hosting the event which will run from Monday 25th to Friday 29th August 2025 at the National Aquatic Centre in Honiara.…
Local leaders from Shortlands, in the far end of the Western Province have expressed the need for the constituency to have a dedicated passenger vessel to serve the route Shortland, Gizo, Noro and Honiara routes. Leaders who are based in Gizo, Noro and Honiara said, lack of a reliable shipping service is affecting the traveling…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape-Revelence of the Accounting Profession” this prestigious…
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the Council’s soft launch at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Thursday night, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP, extended his…
The 2025 Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress commenced in Honiara on Thursday 21 August 2025 bringing together accounting professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders for two days of insightful discussions, strategic perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. The 2025 Annual Congress was officially opened with a keynote address by Guest of Honour the Minister…
Honiara is set to welcome around 300 delegates, including 15 government ministers next week for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25). The event will take place from Monday 25 to Friday 29 August 2025 at the National Aquatic Centre and…
The Kirakira Wharf Project in Makira Ulawa Province is about 66.35% percent complete. This was highlighted following a visit by a joint team recently to the project site in Kirakira The team comprised of National Safeguards Consultant at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC-KEI-TEDI) of the Land Maritime Connectivity Project…
An initiative to revitalize the agriculture sector through innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive development was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday, 20th August 2025. The launch was made possible between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour (MCILI), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nation.…