Fataleka Constituency hands over 121 new homes to rural families and plans to build more than 500 houses by 2028 to improve living standards. HONIARA – Fataleka Constituency in East Kwaio, Malaita Province has handed over 121 newly built homes to rural families as part of an ambitious plan to construct more than 500 houses…
The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project was officially launched in Gizo, Western Province on Monday making a significant step toward improving rural livelihoods and strengthening agricultural development. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) Franklyn Derek Wasi, officiated the launch. He described the initiative as a major investment aimed at supporting rural farmers and improving food…
Solomon Islanders have been encouraged to invest in the agriculture sector and renewable energy to stop the ‘dependency syndrome’ and protect families from global external shocks. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele issued the statement on Sunday during a press conference organised to update the nation on recent international engagements, national developments, and Government priorities as the government…
Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has officially commenced the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance consultancy under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank. This initiative is being delivered by the joint venture between Gyros Corporation and Pacific Consultants Co Ltd, following the contract signing on…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East, where military strikes by US and Israel on Iran on 28th February have triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude oil, which was trading at around USD70 per barrel, surged by 17% to USD84 per barrel,…
Fulisango Road in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, has been undergoing repairs and maintenance carried out by the local Trades Transformation Company Limited (TTC) since last week. This 9 km unsealed road network has been in a deteriorated state for the past two years. The contractor has initially conducted emergency works to make it trafficable and…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), recently convened a three-day national workshop on 27–29 January 2026 to strengthen transport connectivity, resilience, and inclusivity. Hosted at the Kitano Mendana Hotel, this programme aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap…
Local contractor Trades Transformation Company has demonstrated their social obligation for West Kwaio communities by maintaining their access roads to plantations, churches and schools. TTC lead engineer Raymond Steven said last week their team carried out road maintenance for the South Seas Evangelical Church-managed Su’u High School at West Kwaio, Malaita Province. “Our crew does…
The four-lane road upgrade works along Tandai Highway in West Honiara are now nearing completion. Most sections have been successfully completed. Most of the work are now focused on the roundabouts. The completion of major work had improved traffic flow and safety benefits to road users. The final major works are currently focused on the…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 42nd globally in terms of tax-to-GDP ratio, according to the latest international data comparing how much countries collect in taxes relative to the size of their economies. According to the World Population Review Global Tax-to-GDP by Country 2026, Solomon Islands recorded a tax-to-GDP ratio of 20.67 percent in 2022, placing…