MARINE GEOTECHNICAL STUDY AT BINA HARBOUR

A SECOND phase of geotechnical investigations was conducted in Malaita province last month progressing the Solomon Island Government’s plan for a new world class tuna processing facility and port at Bina Harbour. The marine ‘over water’ study by engineering firm Tonkin and Taylor International from New Zealand involved drilling four holes of 100 millimetre into…

Operation Rai Balang 2025: FFA Members hunt for illegal fishing across 14 million square kilometres of Ocean

HONIARA, – Illegal fishing across 14 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean faced a strong crackdown during Operation Rai Balang 2025 (OPRB25) that concluded this afternoon. Twelve Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) took part in the Operation from 3 – 21 March 2025, using updated technology, thorough training, and closer…

RSIPF’s prosecution unit gets help from Aust

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Prosecution Department has once again received a critical support from the Australian government. On 20th March 2025, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) delivered a support to the RSIPF’s Prosecution Department that includes desktop computers, monitors and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) through the Australian-Solomon Islands…

Ongoing consultations underway for improvement of urban transport

This month marks the continuation of vital consultations with key stakeholders for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management Project in Honiara. The second of these consultations was held this week at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Headquarters. Chaired by the expert team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency…

Western Province passes budget 

WESTERN Province Assembly has passed the $28,636,034 million budget after a long debate at the Imagination Island in Gizo on Tuesday. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the budget is set at a level that only reflects the actual revenue potential of the provincial government. He said financial resources are allocated equitably based…

N/Guadalcanal Constituency leads the way in rural development 

The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) has paved the way for rural development by continuing to invest in initiatives aiming to boost economic opportunities and constituent’s quality of life. To create an enabling environment for communities, farmers, and constituents to participate meaningfully in socio-economic activities, the NGC office under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…