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Partners launch ground-breaking project supporting education for deaf youth

On 31 August, partners came together at San Isidro Care Centre and School for the Deaf to celebrate the launch of the Iumi Tugeda Helpem Solomon Islands Def Comuniti project, which will help improve access to quality education for deaf children across Solomon Islands.

8 Sept 2022

Government
World Bank approves US$24 million to support Climate-Resilient Rural Projects in Solomon Islands
A new US$24 million project will strengthen government delivery of essential infrastructure and services for communities and support economic development across all nine provinces in Solomon Islands.
15 Jun 2022
People
Second Aviation and Roads Project to Boost Economic Development in Solomon Islands
US$89 million transport project is one of four new milestone projects that will expand World Bank assistance to the Pacific nation The World Bank has significantly stepped up its assistance to Solomon Islands, with four new projects that will see an anticipated US$130 million in new funding for…
2 Jun 2022
Economy
Mr. Uesugi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Visit Honiara Airport project site
A delegation of seven officials led by Mr. Uesugi, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited the Honiara Airport project site on Tuesday, April 26th.
27 Apr 2022
Australia
PTI Australia facilitates over AUD1million in Solomon Islands export deals in 2021
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia, an agency of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, has launched its 2021 Annual Report, highlighting more than A$27 million in export deals and a record seventeen investment deals facilitated in the region, despite the challenging environment.
26 Apr 2022
ADB
Ministry of Communication and Aviation to diverts funds earmarked for Malaita Projects
KEY POINTS: -Suidani led-government rejects $31.7-US million dollars World Bank funding support because of China Habour Engineering firm’s involvement. -Ministry of Communication and Aviation submits cabinet papers to divert the rejected funds The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has…
5 Jul 2021
Australia
PATROL BOAT TARO COMMISSIONED
The new Guardian Class Patrol Boat Taro is finally commissioned today, at the Ports Container Terminal, Honiara. Commissioning the vessel, Guest of Honour Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says, Solomon Islands is a Maritime nation and the new patrol boat will surely boost its maritime security.
28 Jun 2021
Breaking News
SBD$1.5 billion Infrastructure Subsidiary Agreement signed
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed a ten-year 250-million Australian dollars (SBD 1.5 billion ) Subsidiary Agreement for an Infrastructure Development Program in the country.
26 Jun 2021
Australia
PATROL BOAT OUTPOST GROUNDBREAKING
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost was held in the Shortland Islands by the Australian and Solomon Islands governments, today.
24 Jun 2021
Australia
Additional SBD$180-million grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project signed
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed an additional 180-million Solomon dollars grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project in Honiara yesterday.
17 Jun 2021
Australia
Patrol Boat Taro will arrive in May
The Solomon Islands is expecting to receive a new Patrol boat from Australia, May this year. The boat will be named Patrol Boat Taro. This is to replace Patrol Boat Auki which is currently out of service.
12 Feb 2021
ADB
Government secured US170 million dollar loan from ADB
The Government through the Ministry of Finance has concluded a loan and grant negotiation of over 1-hundred seventy million US dollars with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Honiara last week.
3 Feb 2021
Advocacy
Japan, UNDP committed to fighting currption in Solomon Islands
UNDP & Japan has sealed an agreement to Strengthen National Capacities in Government against corruption. The agreement formalized a SBD$14 million funding support for the Strengthening National Capacities to Combat Corruption Project in Solomon Islands.
24 Jan 2021
Breaking News
$1.2 million PRC funds still at the Central Bank
The $1.2 million fund from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is currently at the Central bank of Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the clarification following media reports that the funds has been used for the Stimulus package. Mr.
11 Jan 2021
Breaking News
USD25.8 COVID-19 assistance from Japan to SI
The Government of Japan has announced a 25.8 million US dollars in COVID 19 emergency assistance to the Government of Solomon Islands. Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr.
31 May 2020
Australia
Australia provides SDB$71 million COVID-19 funding support to Solomon Islands
The Australia Government has committed a SDB$71 million dollars funding support to Solomon Islands in its preparedness response to the coronavirus pandemic. The agreement for the funding commitment was signed today by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr.
7 May 2020
Breaking News
NZ supports Gizo/Kilufi Hospitals’ upgrade work
The New Zealand Government has donated fifteen-million dollars towards the upgrade of Gizo and Kilufi’i Hospitals. In a brief ceremony, New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands-Her Excellency Georgina Roberts presented her Letter of Support to the Government.
29 Apr 2020
Development
MCA working close with Munda people
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation is collaborating with the Dunde Council of Chiefs to resolve land issues in relation to the Munda International Airport. Munda landowners have last week threatened to close down the airport over unsettled lease payments.
28 Nov 2019
Development
International Cable system final splice
The final splice of the Coral Sea Cable System between Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands has been completed over the weekend. At the end of August, the Coral Sea Cable landed at Tamarama Beach – Sydney and connected to power and transmission equipment and Australia’s broader…
1 Oct 2019
Development
Engineering procurement for Tina Hydro power project signed
An Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract was signed in Honiara today concerning the Tina River Hydro Power project. A statement from Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) confirmed, the signing was held between and THL and the Hyundai Engineering Company Limited.
1 Oct 2019