The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita. The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States. North Shore Mangroves is a community-based environmental group established in 2017 at Kwene Village. The group’s vision is to restore the…
Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has officially commenced the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance consultancy under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank. This initiative is being delivered by the joint venture between Gyros Corporation and Pacific Consultants Co Ltd, following the contract signing on…
Seaweed farmers in West Are Are in the southern region of Malaita Province are raising alarm after an oil spill reportedly reached their seaweed farms in Uhu Harbour. Farmers say the spill, believed to have originated from a nearby logging operation, is now threatening both their seaweed crops and the surrounding marine environment that local…
The Prime Minister and Supervising Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, this morning received a courtesy call from the Area Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) Pacific, Mr. Hamish Young at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr. Young to formally…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East, where military strikes by US and Israel on Iran on 28th February have triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude oil, which was trading at around USD70 per barrel, surged by 17% to USD84 per barrel,…
The RSIPF Fire and Rescue Service has received new information and communications technology (ICT) equipment through a donation from the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), enhancing its ability to deliver modern, high-quality training and operational support. The equipment package includes a laptop computer, projector and colour laser printer, which will support training delivery,…
Fulisango Road in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, has been undergoing repairs and maintenance carried out by the local Trades Transformation Company Limited (TTC) since last week. This 9 km unsealed road network has been in a deteriorated state for the past two years. The contractor has initially conducted emergency works to make it trafficable and…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), recently convened a three-day national workshop on 27–29 January 2026 to strengthen transport connectivity, resilience, and inclusivity. Hosted at the Kitano Mendana Hotel, this programme aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap…
Following SINPF’s response to the media in the 2nd half of 2025, and in other SINPF outreach events regarding the SINPF SOLCHO commercial property investment, SINPF Management has advised that the Board’s resumption efforts has been progressing but albeit carefully. The SINPF Board has engaged Kramer Asia Pacific (KAPAC) to conduct an independent peer review…
Local contractor Trades Transformation Company has demonstrated their social obligation for West Kwaio communities by maintaining their access roads to plantations, churches and schools. TTC lead engineer Raymond Steven said last week their team carried out road maintenance for the South Seas Evangelical Church-managed Su’u High School at West Kwaio, Malaita Province. “Our crew does…