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.

The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE II) Project has pre-identified plans to transform an underutilized lot in Central Honiara into a vibrant open park space for community relaxation and social interaction. This site is located between the Fijian Quarter and below the Holy Cross steps. The strip under the government-fixed-term estate title is

MAL Minister Wasi visiting the stalls during the opening ceremony at the 4th Pacific Agriculture and Forestry Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga The Honorable Franklyn Derek Wasi, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), is currently attending the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF), held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. This premier regional event brings together ministers

The Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project is set to enhance the resilience of Auki Market by constructing a shoreline protection wall, safeguarding Malaita’s largest building infrastructure against the increasing threats of sea level rise and coastal erosion. This project aligns with the province’s broader climate adaptation strategy, aiming to protect vital

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Solomon Islands has successfully completed a two-days Cocoa Co-Design Workshop in Honiara. The workshop was held at the SWIM Compound in East Honiara from Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 May 2025. The workshop was facilitated by Olive Orate and Gabriel Sebrano from ADRA Australia including ADRA Solomon