FOPA Cultural Village in East Honiara is left with massive litter after the three-day celebration of Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day, raising serious concerns over who should be responsible to clear the mess. The litter which mainly consist of plastic bottles, empty soft drink cans, food wrappers and more, paint a bad picture of the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week visited the Adailiua Taro Pack House in Malaita offering a glimmer of hope for taro farmers in the province. Because once the taro-buying and storage facility opens it provide a secured market for their taro commodities. PM Manele visited the facility located near Auki, when he was in…
AUSTRALIA, one of Solomon Islands leading development partners, is set to bolster tourism operations in Malaita Province. This commitment was highlighted last Thursday with the signing of agreements with three prominent local tourism operators – BH Family Lodge, Taflabana Guest House and Haodaikirio Homestay. This support will enable these operators to refurbish their accommodations and collaborate with…
SOLOMON Islands seafarers are assured of job opportunities in international vessels by the national government through the auspices of the newly launched Maritime Labor Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap Policy. The policy was launched at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara on Wednesday. Minister for Infrastructure and Development (MID), who is responsible for…
WASTEWATER management in Honiara is expected to be enhanced once the $80 Million Solomon Water sewer works from the Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Project currently under construction is completed. Solomon Water said this sewer works is among several major capital works investment projects under its overall 30-Year Strategic Plan. The State-Owned Enterprise announced this in…
Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo and New Caledonia’s Representative to Australia, Yves Lafoy made these comments when appearing before the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)…
AN outboard motor (OBM) skipper has ordered his four passengers to jump overboard to save his ray boat powered by a 60hp Out Board Motor (OBM) and market produce. The incident which surprised many occurred early Monday morning when the ray boat bound for Gizo the Western Provincial Capital encountered bad weather. The ray boat…
THE construction of a new cruise jetty worth $300, 000 at the Western Provincial Capital of Gizo, is well underway, marking a significant step in enhancing the region’s tourism infrastructure. The project, which was announced in late June, is currently in its first phase and is expected to be completed by December. The project gained…
A MARKET vendor has voiced her appreciation to the Honiara City Council (HCC) and the donors who contributed toward the establishment of new market facility in White River in West Honiara. The new market infrastructure, not only enhances the local economy, but also bolsters the livelihood of residents reliant on the market for their purchase…
THE Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is inviting proposals from Solomon Islands for its Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) program. The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2024. Proposals for the local project funding can range from USD $150,000 to $500,000, while the set amount for proposals for the regional project funding is…