Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands flagged vessel managed and operated by a full Solomon…
The Malaita Provincial Government has unveiled plans for a major road project aimed at opening up the island’s highlands for agricultural development. Provincial Secretary Erick George disclosed the proposal during a press tour at the Premier’s Office in Auki fortnight ago, organised by the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands. The proposed highway would run from…
The Small Malaita Constituency Office (SMCO) successfully held its first Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting for 2026 from 15 to 16 February at Afio Station. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae said that the meeting was held purposefully to discuss the constituency’s key development priorities for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr. Honimae stated that a…
Five villages in Malaita Province have taken a historic step toward environmental protection with the official launch of their Community Forest Restoration Bylaws. This was done under the ‘Addressm Klaemet Change for Strongim Komiuniti long Hapi Isles’ (ASK–SI Regreening) Project, implemented by World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI). The bylaws were formally launched between 12–19 February…
The temporary cancellation of MV Auki Express and the rescheduling of MV Pelican services to Malaita Provincial capital of Auki has significantly affected many people, particularly business operators and travelers who rely heavily on these shipping services. Since last week, dozens of passengers who had planned to travel to Honiara were unable to do so due to the suspension…
Staff and Heads of the Ministry of Forestry and Research were briefed and get first hand insights into the growing trend of carbon trading, globally, regionally and locally. Made possible with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) partnership, the training was a break through as steps towards formalizing procedures and legal instruments are ongoing for Solomon Islands…
With just days remaining before nominations close, three candidates have officially put their names forward to contest the Malaita Province Ward 5 seat. The confirmed candidates are; Mr. Norman Suidani, Mr. Dick Futaimalau, and Mr. Polycarp Erekwato. Mr. Norman Suidani, the eldest son of the late Daniel Suidani, who previously served as the Member of the Provincial Assembly…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), under the World Bank-financed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), has officially issued a Notice to Commence Services for the Climate Resilient Road Asset Management Improvement. This milestone marks the formal start of the consultancy services aimed at; (i) strengthening the way that data is collected for transport…
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport continues to advance steadily, with works now approximately 90 percent complete. This important initiative was carried out under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). Construction is being carried out by China Railway Construction Engineering…
The National Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), successfully completed a nationwide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise to verify the status of government-supported projects and programs. Since December 2025, the MNPDC dispatched teams to each province, including Honiara, to conduct the M&E exercise as part of its 2025 Annual Work…