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In early August, a group of fellows from Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), who recently arrived in Japan to pursue graduate studies, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorary Consul of Solomon Islands in Tokyo. The visit provided an opportunity for the Fellows to introduce themselves, express their…
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…
International team explores WWII history in never-before-seen detail in Solomon Islands, including discovering three brand-new shipwrecks. An expedition led by Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus has just completed comprehensive archaeological surveys of more than a dozen vessels lost during the World War II Solomon Islands campaign. While livestreaming…
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…
Pacific Leaders and Partners concluded Apia Climate dialogue with commitment to Stronger Action on Climate Loss, Damage, and Resilience by Ednal PalmerIn Apia, Samoa Pacific nations have closed a week of landmark climate talks in Apia, Samoa, with a united call for increased global support and decisive regional action to…
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 Ednal PalmerIn Apia, SamoaThe opening day of the Development Partners’ Dialogue on Climate Loss and Damage in Apia set a determined tone, as Pacific leaders and climate experts pressed for bold, coordinated action to turn mitigation pledges into concrete outcomes for the region.Delegates from across the Pacific gathered to…
by Ednal PalmerIn Apia, SamoaPacific nations are stepping up efforts to embrace electric mobility as part of a broader drive to cut emissions, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and advance sustainable transport solutions tailored to island realities.The call to accelerate e-mobility came during the climate ‘Unlocking mitigation’ discussions in…
