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The Lau-Mbaelelea Constituency (LBC) office, under the esteemed leadership of Honourable Ben Maenu’u, continues to touch and make a positive impact on the lives of its constituents through CDF-supported initiatives. Most recently, the office delivered 100 fiberglass paddle canoes to fishermen in the constituency. The constituency office funded this project…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) in Solomon Islands has reinforced its commitment to transparency and good governance by conducting a one-day Refresher Procurement Training in Honiara on 22 October 2025. Held under the theme “Improving MFMR Simple Procurement Process,” the training brought together over 25 officers from…
Twenty-four academic staff from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have successfully completed the inaugural Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, delivered through the Australian Government’s Australia Awards program. The short course, offered in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), aims to strengthen teaching excellence and promote…
Female students at Betikama Adventist School now have a safer and more secure living environment – thanks to a locally-led infrastructure project supported by the Australian Government. The project, funded through the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships Program, delivered a 410-metre security fence along the boundary of the girls’ dormitory. The…
Geotechnical investigations have begun on Vanikoro Island in Temotu Province, marking the first step toward building a new greenfield airport in one of the most remote parts of the Solomon Islands. The project forms part of the Solomon Islands Government’s National Transport Plan 2017–2036, which prioritizes improved air connectivity across…
Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Border Security, Hon. John Rosso, has commended the Solomon Islands for successfully launching its new Border Management System (BMS) — a milestone marking the country’s leap into modern, digital border control. The launch ceremony, held in Honiara on 28…
The Solomon Islands Government has officially launched its new Border Management System, Immigration Strategic Plan 2025-2035, and the Immigration website at a ceremony in Honiara today. The ceremony was attended by government officials, diplomats, and stakeholders including Australia and Papua New Guinea Officials at the Heritage Park Hotel. The Minister…
The Office of the Parliamentary Independent Group of Solomon Islands has welcomed a landmark High Court decision that clarifies legal procedures in the country’s fast-growing mining sector, describing the ruling as both “timely and significant.” The case centered on a dispute between the Thavia Clan, represented by Ms. Ethel Vokia,…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) expresses deep concern over the increasing instability within the country’s governance system, as evidenced by the repeated reshuffling of key ministerial portfolios, particularly within the Ministry of Finance and Treasury. The Ministry, a cornerstone of economic management and fiscal stability, has been reshuffled four times in…
The Solomon Islands state water company terminated its contract with an Indian firm that was years behind schedule to build a water treatment plant. This month, the government directed Solomon Water to resume the contract. The CEO and a board member have now resigned. By Charley Piringi (In-depth Solomons) and…
