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Residents and businesses in Buala are set to benefit from improved maritime transport connectivity of the main import-export point for Isabel Province. Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Isabel Provincial Government to redevelop Buala Wharf. Australian High Commissioner, Rod Hilton,…
by Stephen Howes* Data just released from the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations shows a sharp decline in Pacific workers engaged in short-term (seasonal) agricultural work, with the total falling from 18,905 in July 2023 to 14,355 a year later in July 2024, a decline of 24% in a single…
by Georgina Maka’a Immigration authority say $10 million allocated in this year’s budget for the purchase of passport books have all been spent. This is why they were unable to purchase new passports after their stock ran out more than three months ago. “The $10 million budget for this year…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined project partners in Solomon Islands for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Tina River main dam structure. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele led the commissioning ceremony. He was joined by ADB Director General for the Pacific Leah Gutierrez, World Bank…
The European Union (EU) and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change impacts in Solomon Islands. This pledge was announced at the launch of the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility in Honiara today, with SBD$128 million in funding provided to support provincial governments through the Ministry…
Families in Guadalcanal Province can now access a more resilient healthcare system powered by 24/7 solar energy, thanks to a partnership between Superfly Limited, the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Australian Government. The hospital’s new solar-battery hybrid system was officially launched at Tetere’s Good Samaritan Hospital. The hospital provides essential healthcare…
Construction of the new Buala Market in Isabel Province is taking shape, with the foundations complete and the main scaffolding work now underway. The project is part of Australia’s provincial markets redevelopment program, which has been delivered by a 100 per cent Solomon Islander workforce. Local contractor Tropic Group Builders…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the Government of Solomon Islands with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totaling USD$53 million. The project is strengthening transport infrastructure in Solomon Islands. The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project was approved by the ADB Board in…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) acknowledges the concerns raised by Dr. Derek Sikua, former Prime Minister and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, regarding the establishment and conferral of its first PhD degree. Professor Aqorau said that “while we respect Dr. Sikua’s long-standing contributions to the education sector,…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government is aiming for a 50% increase in electricity grid connectivity for urban households and a 25% increase for rural households by 2030. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced the commitment during the official opening of a two-day Energy Summit in Honiara yesterday. He said…
