Work on deteriorating roads and bridges across the country will commence once the current rainy season ends, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says. PM Manele told media during his first press conference in Honiara yesterday that the Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) had informed him that major repair works would begin after the wet season. “Of course,…
Urgent repair works for the Tanaeba (Kohi) Bridge and multi-cell culverts on Northwest Guadalcanal Road will commence this week. These works are treated as an emergency in response to recent flooding that inundated the approach roads on both ends of the bridge, disrupting transportation and connectivity for farmers, small businesses, schools and students, and general…
Noro sea transportation services were severely affected over the past days following strong wind warnings and prolonged bad weather conditions that disrupted marine travel across the country. For several weeks, rough seas and strong winds forced operators to reduce trips, leaving many passengers stranded and limiting travel between Gizo, Kolombangara and Noro in Western Provnce.…
Cargo vessel MV Vatate remains stuck on Zaru reef in Varisi Lavata Ward, Northwest Choiseul, after running aground on Monday afternoon while en-route back to Northwest Choiseul before continuing its voyage to Honiara. An eyewitness said the incident occurred at around 4pm as the vessel was navigating waters near Zaru reef. “The ship was heading back towards Northwest…
Parts of the Gwaigeo access road in Ward Two of Central Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita Province were washed away by a flooded river last week, disrupting transport services to surrounding communities. The damage has affected access to the APSD Training Centre, Gwaigeo School, the former Taiwanese Technical Mission TTM farm, and the entire Fiu community. Resident Levite Maesimae…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the former government’s “No Jab, No Job” policy was officially revoked on 31 December 2023. PM Manele made the confirmation during his first press conference on Monday, following reports that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) relied on the policy to disapprove the appointment of Solomon Kalu…
Goshen Enterprise, the Solomon Islands’ only certified taro buyer, has begun receiving taro products from local farmers at its centre in Malaita province. The establishment of development has creating new economic opportunities for the country’s agricultural sector. The buying and processing centre, which started operations last year following the installation of new machinery, is the first company in…
Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including from Solomon Islands, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the three days, law ministers will discuss how strong legal safeguards protect everyday life, from people’s…
Following last week’s heavy downpours that affected Honiara’s key road networks, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) has finalized an action plan to carry out urgent repairs and restoration works starting this week and continuing onward. The following road networks have been identified for immediate intervention to ensure ease…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has advised the general public about a fraudulent operation known as “F-Mobile”, which has been identified as a pyramid scheme. CBSI has received reports that F-Mobile is soliciting funds from members of the public with promises of unusually high and quick financial returns, primarily through the recruitment of…