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

The Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, held a successful meeting with Counsellor Li Qinghua from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Embassy in Honiara this morning. The meeting focused on enhancing ongoing infrastructure projects and exploring training opportunities. Counsellor Qinghua extended her warm congratulations to Hon. Fuo’o on his

Steady progress has been made on the Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province, with construction now 50 percent complete. This investment, funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is being implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) leading