$10M Budget For Passports Run Out, Says Immigration
by Georgina Maka’a Immigration authority say $10 million allocated in this year’s budget for the purchase of passport books have…
Category: Development
Construction Phase of Tina River Hydro Sets to Start
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined project partners in Solomon Islands for a ceremony to mark the beginning of…
SBD 128m EU/New Zealand Support towards Climate Adaptation Efforts in Solomon Islands
The European Union (EU) and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change impacts in Solomon Islands. This…
New Solar System Lighting up Good Samaritan Hospital
Families in Guadalcanal Province can now access a more resilient healthcare system powered by 24/7 solar energy, thanks to a…
New Buala Market Takes Shape
Construction of the new Buala Market in Isabel Province is taking shape, with the foundations complete and the main scaffolding…
ADB Approves Second Funding Tranche of USD53M to Solomon Islands
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the Government of Solomon Islands with the second tranche of financing for its…
SINU Stands by its PhD Programme and Processes
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) acknowledges the concerns raised by Dr. Derek Sikua, former Prime Minister and former Permanent Secretary…
Government aims to reduce Electricity Tariffs by 25% in the Next Three Years
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government is aiming for a 50% increase in electricity grid connectivity for urban households…
Kenilorea Tells Gov’t to be Cautious With Customary Land Recording
by Charley Piringi Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Peter Kenilorea Junior, has reminded the government about the importance of…
TCSI grant license to StarLink
by Ednal Palmer It is official, Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has grantedlicense to Starlink, to operate its services…