The clinical fit-out of the state-of-the-art Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is now underway, ahead of the facility’s opening in the first half of 2026. Last week, Australia’s then High Commissioner accompanied the Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon Cathy Nori, and the Lord Mayor of Honiara City, Eddie Siapu, on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele joined the people of Western Province this morning – Monday 8th December to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Second Appointed Day in Seghe, Marovo Western Province, reaffirming his commitment to the province’s continued development and highlighting the government’s support for crucial reforms. In his address, PM Manele acknowledged the…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, through the Customs and Excise Division, will work with the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) to audit sufferance wharves to ensure they meet International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) compliance standards. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Annex Ramofafia, confirmed this in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to…
A new 24/7 marketplace has officially opened at Henderson in East Honiara over the weekend, offering a major boost to local entrepreneurship and community livelihoods. The facility, constructed by Mango Information Service Company Limited, features 53 lock-up rooms for tenants to sell food, arts and crafts, clothing, betel nut, and fresh crops. The building also houses…
Construction of the new Malu’u Market in North Malaita is underway, marking a major step forward for locally delivered, high-quality infrastructure. The market—100 percent locally built and supported by Australia—will accommodate up to 140 vendors and include facilities for men, women and people with disabilities. It is expected to boost economic activity in North Malaita…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has described the SBD 572 million Adamasia submarine cable project as a transformative investment for the country’s digital future. The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced the major new investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience in the Pacific during the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum held in…
A Papua New Guinea–based company has expressed interest in investing in the Geothermal Terminal Project at Paraso Volcano in Vella Lavella, Western Province. The proposed project aims to explore the geothermal potential of the area and is viewed as a significant opportunity to advance renewable energy development in the region. Representatives from the PNG company…
About 922 new farmers have taken up seaweed farming in less than a year, increasing the total number of seaweed farmers in the Solomon Islands from 1,445 in December 2024 to 2,367 by the end of October 2025. Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, attributed the growth to increased government support since 2024. He said the sector continues to…
Major rehabilitation and reconstruction works on roads throughout Honiara will continue under three ongoing programs: the Land and Maritime Connectivity Program (LMCP), Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project Phase 2 (CAUSE 2), and the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Phase 2 (SIRAP II). Minister of Infrastructure Development, Ricky Fuo’o, confirmed this during debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 in Parliament…
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, launched its 2026–2030 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan at its Honiara office, outlining a renewed commitment to improving essential services for thousands of Solomon Islanders. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Honiara City Council, the…