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by Georgina Maka’a Reviving the Public Works Department (PWD) is one of the top priorities of the Manele-led Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). That’s according to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and his Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga. Both leaders highlighted this in their speeches at Wednesday’s…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has acknowledged the Government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the launching of the Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project. The launching took place in Auki, Malaita province, on Wednesday this week in the presence of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, Chinese ambassador Cai Weiming…
by Georgina Maka’a A project designed to address the adverse impacts of climate change on children in Guadalcanal Province has been launched in Honiara today. The USD$7 million (SBD$58.3 million) project was a partnership between UNICEF Pacific and the Korean Government. Jonathan Veitch of UNICEF Pacific said Solomon Islands, like…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has lashed out at the Government following reports of lack of commitment in supporting our law enforcement agencies. Wale made this statement in response to a media report in the Island Sun recently that quoted the Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Kelesi that his office…
The first three community infrastructure projects, that will benefit over 81,000 people across Isabel, Malaita and Western provinces, have been announced under the Australian Government’s REnew Pacific investment. REnew Pacific is a new SBD402 million (AUD75 million) investment in off-grid renewable energy for rural and remote communities across the Pacific…
Congratulations Choiseul and the Lauruan people on your Second Appointed Day!Australia’s partnership with Choiseul Province is stronger than ever. Over the past five years, we have invested in infrastructure, education, health, economic growth, and disaster resilience—helping communities stay connected, safe, and prosperous. Australia is Solomon Islands’ largest and most enduring…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has pledged 5 million Kina to assist the Solomon Islands in hosting the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum this year. The announcement came during a bilateral meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele at the Honiara Summit 2025. During their discussions, the…
Sobiro Clinic in Marovo has received critical solar lighting through the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships – enabling them to provide cold storage of essential vaccines and preventing women having to give birth by torch light. Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships support community-led projects that improve living standards. Sobiro Clinic, which was built by Australia…
Childcare workers from Papua New Guinea are helping to fill demand in Australia’s Northern Territory under a pilot scheme beginning this week. PNG educators, who have earned accreditation to work in Australia’s early childhood sector, are headed to Alice Springs and Katherine to take up much-needed roles. The program is…
Government has moved in to tackle the often chaotic and unregulated vehicle parking in Honiara. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is taking action following concerns expressed by the country’s peak business body, Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), about the issue. “Our team has been actively working…
