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The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities has officially opened four Buying Centers in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul, and Honiara, marking a major milestone in its revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers and improve commodity trade across the Solomon Islands. These new Buying Centres are part of CEMA’s ongoing effort […]

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is pleased to announce that a high-quality, solar-powered traffic light will be first trialed at the pedestrian crossing next to Honiara City Council (HCC) Headquarters. MID’s Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) has engaged a local supplier for this road technology, and work on installing it will commence upon

The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) office on May 17, 2025, commenced the rollout of its $546,323.76 funding support program to 42 churches in the constituency. To date, 18 of the 42 churches have received their financial support in the form of tithes and offerings, with others scheduled to receive theirs throughout this week and next

Since 2006, over 600 Solomon Islanders have been supported by the Australian government to pursue world-class education through Australia Awards Scholarships. These opportunities have nurtured a new generation of leaders committed to national development across various sectors. Among them is Dr. Lazarus De Neko, a 2014 graduate of James Cook University, who exemplifies the transformative

The SIART Capacity Building Project Management Unit (PMU) team arrived in Makira Ulawa on Saturday May 24th, ahead of the much-anticipated Training of Trainers (TOT) in Climate-Smart Cocoa Production. The week-long training, running from May 26 to May 30, 2025, is part of a World Bank-funded initiative through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL)

Work is steadily advancing at the Bira Bridge site in Malaita. At Abutment A1, reinforcement installation is currently underway, marking a critical stage in the bridge’s structural development. Meanwhile, on the opposite end, the casting of the pile cap is in progress, signaling significant headway in construction efforts. These milestones bring the Bira Bridge project

𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The Solomon Islands Tertiary Association of Sport (SITAS) has taken a significant step forward, with representatives from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport – SINIS  confirming their membership and commitment to reviving the association. During their meeting last week , key discussions focused on

Last week marked a significant milestone for the Kwaio Highlands community as tribal members from the four Baru conservation areas joined hands to prepare the site for a much-anticipated Village Aid Post. This collaborative effort underscores the strong communal spirit and shared vision for improved healthcare access in the region. One of the major undertakings

𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Forestry Department has received a timely boost to its training resources, thanks to the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MoFR). In a brief but meaningful handover ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Solomon Islands National Herbarium, MoFR Supervising Permanent Secretary Mr. Wilfred Atomea officially handed

The Guadalcanal Provincial Health Authority has announced the indefinite closure of Marara Area Health Centre, effective Monday, 26 May 2025. This decision comes in response to unresolved issues requiring careful negotiation with relevant parties. The Health Authority acknowledges the inconvenience caused and assures the public that efforts are underway to restore services as quickly as