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The refurbishment of Tulagi’s main market is complete ahead of schedule, providing Central Islands Province with a better, more accessible marketplace for local economic activity. The SBD$1.4 million project is part of Australia’s Provincial Markets Redevelopment Program, which is redeveloping or improving markets across six provinces and Honiara. Australian High…
Australia is partnering with Honiara City Council to build five bus shelters along Honiara’s busy Mendana and Kukum Highways, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travelling public. Construction of the first bus shelter commenced this week at China Town/Ministry of Health and Medical Services bus stop.New shelters will also…
by David Hui -Stringer, Kirakira Julian Maka’a, the former Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, has committed to continuing the province’s ongoing infrastructure development initiatives initiated during his previous tenure. Securing his Provincial Government Seat for Ward 10, Central Bauro in the latest election, Maka’a reiterated the need for infrastructure development…
To date, 6,721 Solomon Islanders have participated in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, working in a range of industries in Australia, including agriculture, meat processing and aged care. These workers make a positive contribution to the Australian communities they join, and their communities at home in Solomon Islands…
The Australian government has provided critical ICT equipment to support the operations of the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) in fulfilling its mandate. The Equipment was officially delivered by the Australian High Commission Officials with eight new computers as part of the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Justice. Australia’s…
By Georgina Maka’a Landowning tribes of Kongulai water source will now be receiving annual land rent of $850,000 from the national government. This new amount was spelled out in a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) the landowners signed with the Government on Tuesday 29 November 2023. Kongulai, located on the…
Investments in Malaita under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) are progressing well. Implemented by the Solomon Islands Government with support from the World Bank, the projects are continuing to improve the safety and resilience of Malaita’s transport network. The three new Malaita bridges constructed under SIRAP are…
Upgrades to the 2,100-meter-long runway at Munda International Airport in Western Province was completed on Friday 25th of August 2023. The upgrades were implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) that is supported by the World Bank. “The works will…
THE Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project in Malaita has achieved another significant milestone to progress its business case with a Project Focus Week being held in Honiara this week. The emphasis will be on extensive consultation and engagement of stakeholders from SIG government ministries, development partners, advisors, and industry…
