Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Honiara. This is to strengthen youth development and environmental conservation in the country. With 70 percent of Solomon Islands’ population under 35, this partnership aims to equip young people with skills for leadership and environmental…
In the past few lives have been lost due to poor bridge infrastructures along the West Kwara’ae road in Malaita. This was highlighted by Malaita’s Deputy Premier, Randol Sifoni during the official opening and handover ceremony of the three newly constructed bridges on Tuesday. “If we reflect on the past, we remember how our bridges…
The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) project has significantly impacted local communities since its inception in 2019, creating employment opportunities and improving infrastructure access in urban centers like Honiara. Speaking at the launch of CAUSE Phase II in Honiara on Friday, Senior Economist at the World Bank, Lodewijk Smets, highlighted the project’s benefits…
A former government minister has called for audit of the Winrock funding on Malaita in the wake of what is happening to USAID in America. In a statement early this week, Alfred Sasako said the level of alleged abuse and in some cases outright robbery that have been uncovered, in the United States calls on…
Malaita Province on Tuesday officially took ownership of three newly constructed bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip, marking a significant milestone in the province’s infrastructure development. The bridges, which were constructed by Reeves Envico, will benefit communities in West Kwara’ae, East, and Northern regions, providing safe and reliable access to markets and services. The project,…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has labeled the 28-day strike notice issued by the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) as illegal and a potential criminal offense. WUSI, on behalf of SIPA employees, issued the strike notice on January 10, 2025, set to conclude on February 6, 2025. However, in a letter dated January…
THE old bailey bridge located at White River, West Honiara is in need of repair after one of its steel platforms gave way. The bridge now poses risks to vehicles passing through it. Vehicle owners and taxi operators who are accessing the bridge daily are requesting immediate repair to the bridge. This old bailey bridge…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele may have been misled on the status of sufferance wharves and Leroy wharf – a privately-owned and run facility in Solomon Islands, warning the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO) could shut down our ports. Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Port, William Barile, issued the warning in a number…
The Solomon Islands Government, with support from the World Bank and Australia, officially launched the second phase of the successful and much-loved Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II) at a special event held at the CAUSE project headquarters in Honiara on February 7, 2025. An unveiling of the new project logo marked…
ROAD infrastructure development remains Small Malaita Constituency’s top priority, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae has stated. Mr Honimae said since Rick Hou became the Member of Parliament (MP) for SMC, the constituency office has prioritised road infrastructure projects as it is vital for economic development. “Amongst other important priorities, road infrastructure is the main…