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by Georgina Maka’a China today handed Solomon Islands a state-of-the-art medical facility that’s poised to boost the delivery of specialised medical services to Solomon Islanders. Built at the cost of SBD$90 million and over a 13-month period, the Comprehensive Medical Centre was the second of China’s biggest offerings to Solomon…
A major donor-funded water plant in the capital of Solomon Islands was supposed to fix a clean water crisis. But people involved in the project said it was doomed by the Asian Development Bank’s insistence on taking the lowest bid. KEY POINTS: by Charley Piringi (In-depth Solomons), Ofani Eremae (In-depth…
by Georgina Maka’a Recognized as the most thriving Ports Authority in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has achieved another significant milestone when it commissioned its multi-million dollar world-class passenger terminal in Honiara today – the largest of its kind in the region. Constructed for two and half…
Right business choices and commitment can result in fulfilled dreams. Florence Sedi testifies to this when she built two permanent homes in her village from watermelon small-scale farming. In Kakara village, West Kwarae Malaita Province, Florence Sedi started her dream in 1998. She commenced her small watermelon farm and started…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands Finance Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has presented the 2025 Budget to Parliament mid-week, detailing a comprehensive roadmap for economic recovery, resilience, and transformation. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments: A Pathway Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Economy”, Sogavare emphasized targeted investments to stabilize and…
The Malu’u Market redevelopment project in north Malaita is set to go ahead in the New Year, with local company Alrico Constructions awarded the Early Works contract. The new market will be a major boost to the North Malaita economy, with space for 100-150 vendors and storage, separate toilets and…
Advanced training aimed at strengthening Child-friendly Justice and Policing in the Solomon Islands ended successfully today in Honiara. The weeklong training, hosted by UNICEF and attended by 20 key officials from the police and justice sectors was to improve the capacity of these officials, in addressing the needs of child…
The Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) recently led a workshop, with Australian support, to engage with government and reduce barriers for people with disabilities accessing social and economic opportunities. Ministry focal points were provided with practical steps to implement the government’s National Disability Policy that aims to increase…
Local business LF & Sons Enterprises has announced it is expanding cocoa supplies and improving market access to support livelihoods in remote areas of Malaita. For the first time, Malaita’s largest cocoa buyer will partner with Australia to increase export volumes and strengthen its supply chain across the remote Northeast…
Australia has announced a major new initiative: the Solomon Islands – Australia Media Sector Partnership (SIAMSP), which will provide SBD$11 million over four years to support a free and vibrant media sector in the Solomon Islands. Australia, through ABC International Development, will partner with media outlets across Solomon Islands, particularly…
