Malaita Province will tomorrow celebrate a significant infrastructure advancement with the official commissioning of three new bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip (17km). This project, supported by the government and funded through the World Bank’s Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP 1), enhances accessibility to services. The newly constructed bridges—Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o…
Solomon Airlines has announced an international air fare sale just in time for Valentines Day, offering up to 20% off regular fares on selected Pacific routes. In a statement issued today the national carrier said; ‘Solomon Airlines Share the Love Fares’ are on sale for 10 days only or until sold out. The specials fares…
FIVE communities in Areo, Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, have come together to repair their deteriorating road. The one-kilometer stretch had worsened over time, leading to the suspension of bus services to the provincial capital, Auki. As a result, residents were forced to walk the distance to reach town. Rather than waiting for…
WORKERS Union of Solomon Islands has extended its 28 day strike notice to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority last week. This comes as the first 28-day strike notice issued to SIPA on Friday 10 January has lapsed on Thursday 6th February. In a letter to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIPA, Eranda Kotelawala on 5th…
Police have intervened to stop an illegal mining operation carried out by disgruntled landowner Willie Tara at Vurahomba in Central Guadalcanal. Tara, frustrated over mining rights granted to Gold Ridge Mining, borrowed excavators from a friend in Rennell and Bellona to mine the tenement—despite not having a license from the Mines and Mineral Board. Speaking…
THE new norm of sections of the Kukum Highway turning into a sea of litre is a national embarrassment that demands urgent attention of responsible authorities. This embarrassing state of affair has become a new norm for Honiara residents since nothing was done to address over the years. During heavy downpour and flood, the road…
Minister for Infrastructure Development Manasseh Maelanga and Pacific International Trust Company (PITCO) Limited have signed a pivotal consultancy agreement early this month to launch the International Shipping Registry (ISR) system. This agreement marks a significant alignment with the government’s strategic policy to boost economic growth and solidify the Solomon Islands’ standing within the global maritime…
Brussels, Belgium, – In a significant move to strengthen international support for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Development, a delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) have participated in the EU-Pacific States Trade Committee Meeting in Brussels this week, from February 3-7.…
The Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade acknowledges the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for West Makira, Derick Manuari on perceived irregularities within the Labour Mobility Scheme. In a statement, it said the LMU strives to ensure our processes are fair, transparent, providing equitable opportunities for…
FINALLY, Winrock’s USD25 million SCALE program on Malaita has ended and the truth about the funding has emerged as a result of an executive order to shut down the agency. US President Donald Trump issued the order to shut down the agency last week. Of late, Winrock has moved away from its core activities. Instead,…