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A new report, Building Together – five years of infrastructure partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia,has been officially launched this week by Solomon Islands Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Ramofafia and Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Schloeffel during the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, in Brisbane. The report provides…
From Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) As Solomon Islands is making preparation for the arrival of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders for the 54th PIF Leaders Meeting, Transparency Solomon Islands reminds leaders of their commitment to TEIENIWA VISION 2020. The Teieniwa Vision was put in place 4-5th February 2020 at the gathering in…
Maternal Health Movement Reaches Solomon Islands Villages In the Solomon Islands, Joseph Taungani is intent on making positive, impactful, sustainable change in people’s lives. As a Project Coordinator for World Vision Solomon Islands, Joseph has dedicated his life to protecting children and promoting the health of mothers. With a background in…
Nearly 200 Solomon Islands workers have been thanked for their work on the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre at a ceremony marking the completion of all major structural works and roofing. Australia’s High Commissioner joined with Solomon Islands ministers for infrastructure, national planning and development coordination, and women, youth,…
West Honiara’s Lot 4 unsealed road maintenance project, undertaken by local civil contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC), is on schedule with 80% of their work scope completed. Lot 4 includes Namoruka Road, Wind Valley Road, and Independence Valley Road. TTC engineer Raymond Steven said their road crew has recently completed…
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA), the event celebrated progress towards certification for…
by Georgina Maka’a SIG commits to getting the Bina Harbour Project for Malaita And Solomon Islands The estimated cost of the proposed Bina Harbour Development is over one billion Solomon dollars ( USD 202 million) – covering infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and connectivity. Government foresees the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Project transforming…
by Charley Piringi Paramount Chief Walton Naezon has made a strong appeal to illegal gold panners at the Gold Ridge mine site on Central Guadalcanal to vacate the pits immediately. He warned that their activities are disrupting preparations for a major expansion of the mine’s operations. Speaking during the groundbreaking…
Together, Australia and Solomon Islands are strengthening the law and justice sector by co-funding critical infrastructure and equipment upgrades, enabling the National Judiciary to give more Solomon Islanders access to justice. The refurbishment of Court Room 5 of the Solomon Islands High Court and the conversion of Court Room 2…
The Japan-funded Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is gearing up for its second intake, with strategic preparations underway to attract high-caliber applicants across Solomon Islands. On July 31st, the JDS Operating Committee convened to establish the recruitment and selection processes for the upcoming cohort. The committee comprises representatives from the…
