The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project have acknowledged a recent media article regarding contractor opportunities and wish to clarify that local contractors will be engaged by, and benefit from, the project. An article by Solomon Star this week claims that the CAUSE II Project would…
HONIARA City Council (HCC) Councillor for Mbuburu ward 3, Alfred Iakona Auga has delivered solar street lights for communities around Geology area on Saturday. This is part of his vision to install street lights throughout the whole of Mbuburu ward in West Honiara at the end of this year. These sets of street lights are…
WESTERN provincial government and Gizo Town Council have been called to address the waste problems at Gizo market. Markets vendors and residents are calling for improved waste management solutions to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. They urged the local authorities to take immediate action, including increasing waste collection, providing more bins, and enforcing proper disposal measures.…
A day’s training to equip parliamentary officials in Solomon Islands on effective media relations was held this week. The objective was to equip parliamentary officers with strategies for effective media relations, enabling them to communicate clearly and accurately with the media on the activities of parliament. The focused workshop would also help parliament officials sharpen…
Piggery farmers in Malaita Province are complaining of the high costs of pig’s feeds in Auki. This came after a 40-kilogram bag of mill-run feed costs $200, while a 20-kilogram bag of copra meal costs $100. Franklyn Tiko, a local piggery farmer at Gelabu village in West Kwara’ae constituency, said the high cost of pig…
In a proactive push to address the ongoing plastic waste crisis and its detrimental effects on drainage systems, Chairlady Namoi Kaluae of The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging all relevant stakeholders to enforce the existing plastic ban with greater diligence and urgency. As urban areas continue to face significant drainage…
SOLOMON Islands is part of the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. Solomon Islands’ delegation is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID). The country’s participation represents a significant milestone for the Solomons, following its official accession to IALA as…
MORE than 50 jobs have been created as construction of the new Buala market makes progress. This provided a strong boost to the local economy. Tropic Group Builders is being contracted to build the new complex. This is part of Australia’s push to deliver more economic infrastructure using local companies and suppliers. The project has…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has come under fire for its failure to properly maintain and utilize an abandoned government office building in Munda Western Province. And this had sparked criticism from residents and leaders alike.The building, originally intended to house key government offices, has been left to deteriorate for years. Overgrown with vegetation, riddled…
Authorities in Gizo are set to launch a crackdown this week to remove unlicensed betel nut vendors operating along the streets of the Western Provincial capital this week. The move comes as part of efforts to maintain cleanliness and enforce local bylaws prohibiting the sale of betel nut in public areas. Western Provincial Government (WPG)…