Gizo–Kolombangara Cup opens constituency office at Ringi

The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency [GKC] has officially opened its second office at Ringi, Kolombangara, Western Province. Member of Parliament (MP) Jimson Tanagada officially opened office on Monday, 22nd December to coincide with a opening of a sports event. The other office is located at Gizo. The opening was described as a significant step towards decentralising services…

Australia awards conference grants to five SI Alumni

The Australian Government has awarded the prestigious Alumni Conference Support Grant to five outstanding Australia Awards Alumni in the Solomon Islands. This grant will enable these professionals to attend major international conferences in Australia, providing opportunities to engage with global experts and bring cutting-edge knowledge back to key sectors in the Solomon Islands. The five…

SIPA undertakes key port development projects

The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is undertaking several key infrastructure projects alongside the major reconstruction of Honiara Port’s Berth One, aimed at improving port services and operational efficiency. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Berth One reconstruction on Friday, SIPA Chairman Moses Virivolomo said the additional projects are designed to enhance the authority’s…

Workshop to clarify industry compliance 

Thirty-six local construction companies have taken part in training to strengthen adherence to government laws and safeguarding regulations. The industry workshop, the 19th to be delivered by Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, brought together a range of government agencies, industry experts and local construction companies to deliver clear and practical guidance on essential compliance requirements—from business…

Chief Kokolopu responds to claims

Chief Bartholomew Kokolopu of Uila tribe in the Malaita Outer Island has responded to Hugo Viauli’s recent article published in the Solomon Star newspaper this week saying that Chiefs have dismissed claim. In a response statement, Chief Kokolopu said, in fact the claim is true, as it contains information that is misleading to the people…

RSDP funds ECGC road rehabilitation machineries

The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency (ECGC) on Wednesday 17th December received a SBD1.5 million worth of road machineries under the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP).  This milestone event, witnessed by the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Honourable Lazarus Rina, and people from in and around the Moga river area, received the machineries from the People’s…

Australian parliamentary delegation visit Honiara

A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. The delegation was led by Ms Meryl Swanson MP,…