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27th May 2025 The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) strongly condemns the ongoing practice of spitting red betel nut stains on road line markings and median fences and discarding rubbish onto main roads. TIMSD stated, “Such practices mar the city’s infrastructure and pose safety and environmental risks.” […]

Over the past month, communities and schools across Central Malaita have taken major steps toward strengthening their climate resilience. Through inclusive, participatory processes, residents, men, women, and youth alike, have engaged in climate risk assessments and adaptation planning that place local voices and knowledge at the center of climate action. These activities, supported by the

Group photo at a site with the Norwegian Ambassador (Third from left) The SOLKAS project team, in collaboration with the Malaita Provincial Government, recently hosted a visit from the Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The Ambassador’s tour highlighted the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Norway in addressing climate resilience and disaster preparedness. During

The Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton has announced the launch of 50 new projects under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. The 50 new projects represent more than SBD 11 million in direct funding to Solomon Islands’ businesses and communities. Australia chooses Solomon Islands’ businesses to supply these projects, to create local

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has advised the Government to establish an internal legislative mechanism to improve the overall quality and efficiency of lawmaking. Hon. Wale made the proposal during his response to the motion of special adjournment moved by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Speaking on the proposed mechanism, Hon. Wale said that

The Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee, Hon. John Maneniaru, has strongly defended the integrity and mandate of the Committee following what he described as misguided criticism from Government members during the debate on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill. Hon. Maneniaru expressed disappointment that some interventions appeared to disregard or misunderstand the BLC’s

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), through its Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD), has confirmed ongoing efforts to address the damaged Fiu Bridge in Malaita Province. In response to the urgent situation, the Ministry is working closely with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to begin restoration works. An MID officer based in Auki

A reconciliation ceremony was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Central Police Station in Honiara following the tragic death of Salome Suri, a 29-year-old mother from Forau Village in North East Malaita. Salome was reportedly raped and killed last Wednesday in North East Guadalcanal. An 18-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with the

The Ranongga-Simbo Constituency (RSC) today (May 27) submits its 2024 CDF Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), a reassuring step toward the compliance with the reporting obligation under Section 29 of the CDF Act 2023. The report submitted today comprised of the records of the total CDF allocation of about 3.8m disbursed

Since landing on the shores of this Polynesian Outlier last month, contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Cooperation (CCECC) they have made progress with the setting up of their camp facility. Initial works at the Ahanga Wharf project in Rennell Bellona Province, part of the broader Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), continue to advance steadily.