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Australia will hand over the newly-built AUD$60 million border and patrol boat outpost at Lofung in the Shortland Islands to Solomon Islands on Monday. Senior officials from both governments will attend the ceremony. Preparations are being coordinated by a joint ministerial committee, with support from Australian counterparts. “The new facility…
Construction of the Australia-funded Seghe Market has reached 75 per cent completion, and is on track to deliver a climate-resilient market for 120 vendors later this year. A statement from the Australian High Commission said a total 31 workers have been engaged on the project, including 26 from the local community.…
The long-awaited plan to build a second road corridor through Honiara has taken a significant step forward. Works minister Ricky Fuo’o has announced in parliament that a feasibility study and detailed design are now being procured for the ambitious project aimed at easing the capital’s chronic traffic congestion. “My ministry,…
Australia and Keto Seaweed Farm, an indigenous business based in Isabel Province, have signed a new partnership to increase seaweed production on Keto Island in Isabel Province. Over the next 12 months, Keto Seaweed Farm will co-invest with Australia to build a new storage shed, procure additional seaweed farming equipment,…
A major transformation of Malaita Province’s capital is reaching a critical milestone as the Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project prepares for its final asphalting phase. Despite facing the dual hurdles of unpredictable tropical weather and the complex relocation of aging utility lines, the project remains on schedule to modernize the…
Minister for Rural Development and North Malaita MP, Hon. Daniel Waneoroa, has paid tribute to the late Daniel Suidani, describing him “a symbol of courage, a voice for the voiceless, and a champion of indigenous dignity who stood firm for the rights and welfare of his people.” Mr Waneoroa, is…
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…
by Georgina Maka’a The Australian Government is investing over SBD$11 million in 50 village infrastructure projects across Solomon Islands—directly supporting local businesses with building materials and transportation. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, announced this during the celebration of the first 2025 cohort of the Solomon Islands–Australia Community…
by Georgina Maka’a A project designed to address the adverse impacts of climate change on children in Guadalcanal Province has been launched in Honiara today. The USD$7 million (SBD$58.3 million) project was a partnership between UNICEF Pacific and the Korean Government. Jonathan Veitch of UNICEF Pacific said Solomon Islands, like…
