Too many Pacific Islanders still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Chairman of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Board, Fuimaono Dominic Schwalger, has warned. Speaking at the opening of the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference & Expo and the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum at Friendship Hall in Honiara…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the peak body representing the private sector, has maintained its position regarding the need to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) toward improving economic growth in the Country. Speaking at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ Annual Congress 2025, SICCI Executive Officer Mr. Nelson Kere emphasised the need for stronger Government…
People in the Shortland Islands are hoping plans for tourism development in the constituency will materialize soon. This follows an announcement by the Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave of his vision to develop the tourism sector in the constituency. Vave had unveiled his plan during a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) tour in…
The Noro Roads Improvement, a flagship investment under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), continues to make strong progress, with the work now 85 percent complete. Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the work is delivering significant upgrades that will enhance connectivity, safety, and economic opportunities for communities in…
A top official from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) had visited Solomon Islands from 28th July – 31, 2025. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury announced that Mr. Toshiaki Keicho Manager, Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1 visited Honiara followed the formal acceptance of Solomon Islands as a regional member of AIIB, and the…
Water and sanitation are central to Solomon Islands’ development and vital for health, education, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reiterated this on Monday when speaking at the opening of the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum. During his official address, Prime Minister welcomed leaders, innovators, and water professionals…
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…