New public restroom for Betikama College

BETIKAMA Adventist College (BAC) located east of Honiara this morning takes delivery of its first ever public restroom at a cost of $435, 430. The partnership project is jointly funded through the Australian Partnership Fund and Betikama Adventist College (BAC). As partners in the project the Australian Government provides $305, 340 and Betikama College –…

JICA, SI collaborate on urban transport management project

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Solomon Islands government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), have officially launched the “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara” project.  This project aims to improve the road traffic environment and create a safe, convenient, and sustainable public bus system in Honiara, the capital city…

New SIICAC Commissioners sworn-in

Five new Commissioners to the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) have been formally appointed and sworn-in by the Governor General His Excellency, David Tiva Kapu on Monday. SIICAC is now chaired by former Attorney General and senior lawyer, James Apaniai. The Deputy Chair is Ms. Florrie Alalo with three new commissioners including Mr.…

Japanese volunteers end service

Two Japanese volunteers from the Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) program under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are set to depart the country this Friday after completing their two-year service in Honiara. Takayuki Sakuri and Chikako Ito arrived in Honiara in February 2023 and have successfully fulfilled their volunteer roles over the past two…

Applications for SI-Aust Community Partnerships project open

The Australian High Commission is opening a new round of the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships with applications for funding support now accepted.  This Partnerships support community-led projects to improve living standards through small-scale community projects like staff houses, toilet blocks, community water tanks, solar power for community infrastructure, and community halls.  Community Partnerships…