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The People’s Republic of China (PRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), on 22 December 2025 handed over project support in material supplies worth SBD$1.5 million to the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency. The assistance was delivered under the PRC-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP), which is…
The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The support was provided in the form of project goods…
The Northwest Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) has invested $687,162.84 from its2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation in education, supporting 358students in their educational pursuits and contributing to the country’s humanresource development. Under the constituency’s 2025 budget, the funds were paid directly to educationalinstitutions in the form of tuition fees. These supported…
Thirty Years of Children’s Rights in the Solomon Islands Thirty years ago, the Solomon Islands made a promise to its children. Three decades on, that promise has shaped laws, institutions, and services that have improved the lives of thousands of children. Yet the journey from commitment to full realization remains…
By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) today marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of Berth 1 at Honiara International Port, a project regarded as critical to the country’s long-term maritime and economic development. The event was officiated by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele…
by Charley Piringi Joanna Maru and her children waded carefully into Wagina’s shallow, warm waters, where the morning sun caught the gentle sway of seaweed lines. These fragile, rippling strands are more than just plants; they are threads of hope, carrying the weight of her family’s survival and her community’s…
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) has rolled out a major road rehabilitation program worth $360,000, targeting four key feeder roads long neglected and rendered impassable. The investment, made under the constituency’s 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation, marks a renewed push by the constituency office under the leadership of Dr.…
Construction of the new Malu’u Market is underway, setting a new benchmark for locally-delivered, high-quality infrastructure. The 100 percent locally-built market is supported by Australia and will provide an economic boost for North Malaita, with space for up to 140 vendors, and facilities for men, women and people with disabilities.…
The Road Transport Board (RTB) is now revived and undergoing strengthening programs under the leadership of Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o. Since its formation in 2009 under the amended Road Transport Act and its subsidiary legislation, this board, formerly called the Highway Authority, has been inactive for quite…
On 25 November 2025, students at Aretakiki Primary School in Central Guadalcanal celebrated a milestone with the opening of new clean water, safe toilets, and hygiene facilities – bringing dignity, health and opportunity to every child. The Government of New Zealand and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Ministry…
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