The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf in Honiara. Originally agreed at SBD 240 million, the project cost has now skyrocketed to approximately SBD 700 million, despite being seven years overdue…
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 –…
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…
Solomons authorities have lifted the “Stop Notice” restricting Judges of the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) event from leaving the country following investigations into alleged fraudulent activities during the crowing of the Miss Pacific on Saturday 8th February. The Minister of Home Affairs instructed the Immigration Division to impose the “Stop Notice on all…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP held a productive bilateral dialogue with the Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, His Excellency, Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi. At the outset of the meeting, Prime Minister Manele expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government for the ADFD’s vital…
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.…
Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt is on his way home after a departure prohibition order issued by the Solomon Islands Government against the Samoan lawyer and pageant head judge was lifted on Wednesday. Samoa Observer reported that this was confirmed by his wife Fiaailetoa Charlotte Cha Mow–Brunt in an interview today. Fiaailetoa said her husband flew out…
ILLEGAL occupants within and around the Kola’a Ridge Cemetery in Central Honiara have been advised to voluntarily move out. The advisory was issued by Honiara City Council (HCC) City Clerk today. The Notice of Demolition Exercise said, a few unauthorised individuals are currently residing in and erecting illegal semi-permanent structures within the cemetery grounds. The…
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…
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…