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Solomon Islands’ National Transport Fund Board has praised the quality and progress of Australian-funded road upgrades to the national transport network, reconnecting communities to markets, schools and essential services. Speaking at a meeting of the Board in Auki on Friday 19 June, Deputy Chair of the Board, Mike Qaqara, said…
Solomon Islands manufacturers have issued a stark warning that high electricity costs, poor infrastructure, labour shortages and heavy dependence on imported goods are threatening the future of one of the country’s most important economic sectors. Business leaders say unless urgent reforms are implemented, the manufacturing industry – which has the…
A new report shows that every dollar Australia invests in locally delivered infrastructure returns $2.60 to the Solomon Islands economy. In Buala, over 80 per cent of the SBD25.6 million invested in the Australia-funded new market, or around SBD20 million, was retained within Solomon Islands, with about half flowing directly…
Buala residents say they’re proud that their soon-to-open market sets a new standard in accessible, disability-friendly infrastructure. A total of 52 vendors and community representatives have taken part in disability awareness sessions aimed at strengthening inclusion and accessibility at the soon to be open market. The new Australia-supported Buala Market…
The education, health and fishery sectors in the Temotu Nende Constituency (TNC) have been boosted through the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) funded by the People’s Republic of China with 21 boats and engines worth SBD$1.5 million. This support is part of the PRC’s ongoing commitment through RSDP to sustainable…
by Ronald Toito’ona Two shareholders of Wanguo International Mining Group Limited have donated SBD$1.5 million to the Gold Ridge Foundation to support community initiatives in Central Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. The donation was handed over today, during a Chinese New Year 2026 luncheon at the Banquet hall of Gold Ridge Mining…
A major road improvement project in the western Solomon Islands town of Noro has been officially opened on Friday 13 February 2026, marking a significant infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening transport links and supporting economic activity in the country’s second-largest industrial hub. The Noro Township Road Improvement Project was funded…
The State Ridge community in Central Honiara has welcomed the official handover of 20 new solar-powered streetlights, funded under the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program. The project will improve safety and security for the State Ridge community in both the Central Honiara and East Honiara Constituencies. High Commission officials, led…
PRC-funded RSDP strengthens agriculture, infrastructure, and rural livelihoods The People’s Republic of China (PRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), has officially handed over development support valued at $1.5 million to the North East Guadalcanal Constituency (NEGC). The handover ceremony took place on 18 December 2025, marking…
The West Kwara’ae Constituency (WKC) office is assisting 379 families with necessary building materials for their permanent homes, aimed at improving the quality of life in the constituency. This project support is made possible through the constituency’s housing program and is funded under the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), development…
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