NZ, SI strengthen aviation security, airport operations 

New Zealand (NZ) and Solomon Islands (SI) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen aviation safety and operations with the commissioning of new security screening equipment at Henderson International Airport and the signing of a new three-year funding arrangement to support airport operations and management. Speaking at the handover event, New Zealand’s High Commissioner Jonathan Curr…

Honiara to undergo facelift

The image of Honiara City is set to undergo a significant transformation under the four components of the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) project, Phase II. The World Bank, Australia, and the Solomon Islands Government officially launched the second phase of the project at Don Bosco, east of Honiara on Friday. The project…

RSIPF, SICCI partnership takes new height 

The partnership between Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has taken a significant step forward following a productive meeting held last week. Both parties have agreed to an open Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a departure from previous arrangements that required bi-annual renewals.  This new agreement, proposed…

SINU, UNDP sign deal

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Honiara. This is to strengthen youth development and environmental conservation in the country. With 70 percent of Solomon Islands’ population under 35, this partnership aims to equip young people with skills for leadership and environmental…

Urban residents benefit from CAUSE project

The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) project has significantly impacted local communities since its inception in 2019, creating employment opportunities and improving infrastructure access in urban centers like Honiara. Speaking at the launch of CAUSE Phase II in Honiara on Friday, Senior Economist at the World Bank, Lodewijk Smets, highlighted the project’s benefits…

Three new bridges officially commissioned in Malaita

Malaita Province on Tuesday officially took ownership of three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip, marking a significant milestone in the province’s infrastructure development. The bridges, which were constructed by Reeves Envico, will benefit communities in West Kwara’ae, East, and Northern regions, providing safe and reliable access to markets and services. The project,…