Fiu bridge reopens after emergency repair works

Fiu Bridge, located approximately 6 km from Malaita’s provincial capital, Auki, was reopened to traffic on Thursday night following emergency repair works.   China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation management has expressed regret over the incident and has committed resources to repairing the damaged sections and implementing further upgrades to enhance the structure’s integrity. In response…

MID engineers assess Fiu bridge

A team from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) in Honiara arrived in Auki on Wednesday to carry out a thorough assessment of the damaged Fiu Bridge in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province. The assessment follows an incident on Monday, when a heavily loaded dump truck carrying gravel—owned by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation…

Two more remanded for killing student

TWO more men have been remanded in custody over the weekend in connection with the brutal killing of a young man from Makira/Ulawa Province at Borderline, East Honiara on May 17. The defendants, Rusileta Jimmy and Daua Redley, joined five others who were remanded in custody earlier in the week. The other five defendants are…

Concerns over new Minerals Bill

Concerns have been raised over potential environmental destruction, even though the government believes the new Mineral Resources Bill will benefit landowners more than foreign companies. The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is expected to table the new Mineral Resources Bill to replace the Mines and Minerals Act when Parliament resumes on July 14,…

Minister on importance of resilient food systems

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Frankly Derek Wasi, has underscored the critical importance of sustainable food systems and food production. He echoed this statement during a side meeting at the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry, held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Themed “A Resilient Pacific Food System – It Is Everyone’s Business”, the…

SICCI: SEZ Act a game changer

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes and acknowledge the passage of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill in Parliament recently. After sorting out the amendments, the Bill will be sent to the Government General for ascent before it becomes the Special Economic Zone Act by the National Parliament. In a public…