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It’s been a busy news year for us at In-depth Solomons. And so as we close 2024, we bring you what we believe were the highlights of our news coverage for this year. Poor state of the economy, national elections, a new prime minister, unexplained property wealth, failed health and…
by Lamantha Lano Nine months after the plastic ban, our rivers and waterways remain heavily polluted with plastic waste. The question is: why? The ban, introduced as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat the escalating plastic waste crisis affecting our environment, came into effect on March 2, 2024. This…
A major donor-funded water plant in the capital of Solomon Islands was supposed to fix a clean water crisis. But people involved in the project said it was doomed by the Asian Development Bank’s insistence on taking the lowest bid. KEY POINTS: by Charley Piringi (In-depth Solomons), Ofani Eremae (In-depth…
Australia will increase support for Solomon Islands policing and security as it works to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific nation. It will provide $190 million over four years to help strengthen the police force after the Solomon Islands requested Australia’s help to double the number of officers to about…
Improvements to Noro Roads in Western Province have made substantial progress in recent months, with the physical progress reached 30 percent. This critical investment, funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…
by Georgina Maka’a Recognized as the most thriving Ports Authority in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has achieved another significant milestone when it commissioned its multi-million dollar world-class passenger terminal in Honiara today – the largest of its kind in the region. Constructed for two and half…
CANBERRA (AAP) – A young mother is among the dead in Vanuatu’s worst earthquake this century as stranded Australians call for help. The Australian government has repatriated 148 citizens on two air force planes sent to deliver search and rescue teams and other assistance following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that devastated…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has offered to assist the Government and people of Vanuatu deal with the impacts of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Tuesday afternoon. At least 14 people are confirmed dead, while up to 200 reportedly suffered injuries. Destructions were also widespread. Manele today…
“When the road is good, life is good.” Christmas has come early for those living along Malaita’s South Road, with the 42km from Auki to Mao’a Bridge reopening after years of closure. The comments of South Road tyre repair store owner, Jude Sukulu, echoes the thoughts of everyone living along…
Australian rescue teams are set to depart for Vanuatu with fears the death toll will rise on the South Pacific island nation following a devastating earthquake. At least 14 people were killed and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck about 30km west of Port Vila at lunchtime on…
