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On 28 February, at the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands, H.E. Mr. Keiichi Higuchi, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, and Mr. Jonathan Veitch, UNICEF Representative for Pacific Island Countries, signed and exchanged notes for “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces “. This project will provide […]

Solomon Ports had the privilege of hosting His Excellency Ambassador Gallardo Valencia, the Ambassador of Peru to Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea, during his recent courtesy visit to Honiara Port. During the visit, Ambassador Valencia met with Solomon Ports’ CEO, Mr. George Rausi, where they discussed the potential for enhanced maritime trade between the

The Signing Ceremony for “The Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System at 4 Villages in Hograno District, Isabel Province” under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) programme On 21st February, 2025, Grant Contract Signing Ceremony for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) was held at the Embassy

A significant milestone was reached yesterday as the groundbreaking ceremony for the Auki Road Project in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, was officially held. The project is set to enhance transportation infrastructure, promote economic growth, and generate new job opportunities for the local community. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is spearheading the initiative, ensuring

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU), in collaboration with WorldFish, the University of Wollongong (UOW), the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), and The Pacific Community (SPC), is hosting a three-day Design Workshop for Fish Innovation 2 from March 4 to 6, 2025. This event aims to advance national fish innovation programs focused on

Over the past 4 weeks, the Honiara City Council’s Youth Counselling and Wellbeing Service – Tokspot, has been providing an invaluable mental health training to young people across Honiara. Funded by MFAT through ChildFund New Zealand, this training aimed to equip our youth with the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and cope with

About 58 church leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) from three Districts in Honiara have attended a half-day Sanitation Institutional Triggering Workshop on Monday, March 3, in Honiara. The workshop with a themed “The Role of Christianity in Sanitation Improvements in Solomon Islands,” was organised by UNICEF and supported by the Adventist Development and

The Honiara Water Reservoir Storage Project, a key component of the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP), is making steady progress at its three construction sites: Panatina, Titinge, and Tasahe. Once completed, these reservoirs will significantly enhance Honiara’s water storage capacity, providing a more reliable and resilient water supply, especially during periods of

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – A weather satellite image captured at 1:40 a.m. on March 4, 2025, revealed intense thunderstorm clouds over the central region, unleashing heavy rainfall that caused flash floods in parts of Honiara overnight. Social media posts on Facebook highlighted localized flooding, with residents sharing images of flooded streets and instant water pool

This is to inform all vehicle owners and/or mechanics responsible for broken-down vehicles located along China Town Road, Lombi Cresent Road, Gina Cresent Road, Vara Road, Vara Creek Road, Vara Cresent road, Tuvaruhu Road, and Tuvaruhu Cresent, that authorised Council officers will begin inspections and issuing notices starting Wednesday, 5 March 2025. When approached or