Three Bridges In Malaita Open For Use

The Kolofe 1 and 2 bridges in Malaita Province are now open to the public. Government through Ministry’s Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) and project partners announced this on Tuesday. These two bridges along the Lau Mbaelelea Road stretch in Malaita Province faced challenges during construction, but TIMSD is glad to see them now used by vehicles and…

Successful SI Agriculture Study Tour to New Zealand End 

A high-level Solomon Islands delegation has successfully completed a week-long agriculture study tour to New Zealand, aimed at strengthening capacity, deepening policy knowledge, and exploring new opportunities in New Zealand’s fresh produce and processed food markets.  The delegation was led by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, accompanied by Hon. Dr Paul…

Tower At Lavangu In Rennell Now Live

A new telecommunication tower constructed under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has been successfully commissioned and is now live in Rennell Province. The tower is located at Lavangu(B183) further advancing the nationwide rollout of broadband infrastructure.  With the activation of this site, SINBIP has now achieved a cumulative total of 80 operational sites nation-wide. This site is currently the…

H.E Roach: Private Sector Vital to Solomons’ Future

HONIARA – Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach, has described the private sector as fundamental to the country’s economic future, emphasising that job creation and economic growth remain top priorities for both government and development partners. Speaking at a Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Business After 5 event on Friday…

Australia–Solomon Islands Private Sector Partnership Strengthened

HONIARA – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening private sector development, highlighting Australia’s decade-long support as instrumental in advancing business growth and policy reform in the country. Speaking at the Business After 5 event in Honiara, SICCI Chair Namoi Kaluae formally welcomed Australian High Commissioner His Excellency…

SI, ADB ALIGN PRIORITIES TO DELIVER GNUT’S 2027–2028 MILESTONES

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its national development priorities during a bilateral meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, and Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, last week met with ADB…