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Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will be speaking on the 8th Business Excellence Award scheduled to take place on 16th of this month at Aquatic Centre. This was confirmed when officials and board members from SICCI paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister this week. “Preparation for the 8th Business Excellence…
Work on two World Bank-funded Air Traffic Control Towers for Solomon Islands’ two international airports is set to start soon. Chinese state-owned company China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has won the tender to build the control towers for Honiara and Munda international airports. The contract, valued at over SBD$90…
By Ronald Toito’ona Meet Bobby Albert, a standout player for the Solomon Islands Bilikiki since joining the national beach soccer team in 2023. Known for his rock-solid defense and powerful long-range shots, Bobby has quickly become a key asset for the team. At the recent OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup…
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Solomon Islands is empowering young Solomon Islands women with skills training qualifications that are Australian recognised, giving them opportunities to generate income and support the local community. Rosie Galo is a recent APTC graduate with a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and…
By Georgina Maka’a Police will start removing dark tints on public vehicles in Honiara from tomorrow onwards. The decision came in response to fear and unease hovering over Honiara since last week in the wake of reports of attempted abductions of children by certain individuals. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the Government of Solomon Islands with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totaling USD$53 million. The project is strengthening transport infrastructure in Solomon Islands. The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project was approved by the ADB Board in…
Peter Kenilorea Jnr., Solomons Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, has called on the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bradley Tovosia, to immediately rectify his recent actions in the appointment of public officers to the Board of the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA). Tovosia recently removed SIWA from being…
by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau has challenged staff and students of the country’s national university to embrace change and grow the institution. Speaking to mark SINU’s open day today, Professor Transform said the Open day is not just a showcase of the…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government is aiming for a 50% increase in electricity grid connectivity for urban households and a 25% increase for rural households by 2030. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced the commitment during the official opening of a two-day Energy Summit in Honiara yesterday. He said…
Work on East Road, a crucial transportation route in Malaita Province, is nearing completion following an extensive upgrade funded by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP). This investment, implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and constructed by the local Trades Transformation Company…
