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In a recent update, the Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Maelanga revealed plans to introduce a new vehicle test lane service next year. They have the test lane already. Donated by the New Zealand government. The test lane will modernize the vehicle inspection process in Honiara, making it easier and more […]

In a recent address, the Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Maelanga expressed his frustration over the misuse of government vehicles by various ministries and a few problems that undermine his ministry’s authority. He revealed that his ministry is working on a new vehicle policy set to be introduced next year, aimed

The Minister of Lands, Hon. Polycarp Pae, recently announced that the first customary land recording office under the Customary Land Recording Program will be built in Auki, Malaita, in 2025. This initiative, which has already secured funding of SBD 5.5 million in the government’s budget, aims to establish a formal system for recording customary lands

The Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly Sitting) Bill 2024 failed to secure the required support in Parliament today after a roll-call vote following the second reading debate led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. The Bill, which aimed to extend the Constituent Assembly’s sitting timeline to December 2026 and expand its membership, did not achieve the three-quarter

During the motion of Sine Die in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for East Malaita and Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Maelanga informed the House that his ministry is in the process of introducing a significant bill next year concerning building codes. Although the ministry had aimed to bring the bill

The Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly Sitting) Bill 2024 has failed to secure the required support in Parliament yesterday after Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele concluded the debate on its second reading. During the vote, Speaker Hon. Patteson Oti reminded Parliament that, as per Section 61 of the Constitution, the amendment required the support of three-quarters of

Solomon Airlines would like to keep you informed about changes to their flights due to Port Vila Airport still being unavailable for commercial services. Here’s what you need to know for Friday, 20 December 2024: • IE722 Honiara to Port Vila: Canceled. • IE710 Port Vila to Auckland: Canceled. • Passengers traveling on IE722 Honiara

Four Australia Awards Scholarship alumni completed their six-month internships as part of the 2024 Australia Awards Job Ready Program (JRP), after concluding undergraduate studies in Australia and the Pacific. Alumni had the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience across a range of sectors, strengthening their professional skills and expanding their networks in the Solomon Islands.This

Solomon Airlines wishes to provide an update on its services to and from Vanuatu, following the latest situational update from Vanuatu stakeholders. The changes will impact scheduled flights today Wednesday 18 December and tomorrow Thursday 19 December 2024 at this time. Flight Schedule Changes: – IE722 (scheduled today) will be cancelled. Passengers will be rebooked

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024 has announced that all matches scheduled for Day 4 today (Wednesday 18 December) of the tournament will begin with a minute of silence to honor the recent earthquake victims in Vanuatu. This gesture reflects the tournament’s commitment to unity