Solomon Islands
Broadcasting CorporationVoice of the Nation

Topic

Development

354 stories

Central Islands Province

Central Province Marks 45th Second Appointed Day with Renewed Call for Development

By Andreana Kole The Central Islands Province celebrated its 45th Second Appointed Day on 29 June 2026 under the theme, “Empowering Transformations, Resourcing our Future.” The historic event was held in the provincial capital, Tulagi and brought together national and provincial leaders, government…

30 Jun 2026

Isabel Province
Market Vendors Welcome New Buala Market Facility
By Eliza Kukutu Market vendors in and around Buala, Isabel Province, now have access to a more comfortable and accessible market space following the handover of the newly constructed Buala Market Building.
3 Jun 2026
Aviation
Vanikoro set for first airport as government pushes eastern expansion
By Agnes Menanopo The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is planning to construct a new airport on Vanikoro Island in Temotu Province, which would become the easternmost airport in Solomon Islands.
6 May 2026
Choiseul Province
MCA launches second telecenter in Choiseul
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) launched a second telecenter pilot project at Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School in Choiseul Province yesterday.
9 Dec 2025
Government
Government officials validate revised NDS performance framework
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) recently hosted a National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 Performance Framework Validation meeting in Honiara to review, refine and endorse the updated National Monitoring Framework that will guide how Solomon Islands…
8 Dec 2025
Solomon Islands and UN signed Country Implementation Plan in Qatar
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, and the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator (UNRC), Mr.
6 Nov 2025
Police
MPNSCS Signs Land Lease with Kariki Landowners
The Ministry of Police National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS) proudly announces the official signing of a land lease agreement with the Kariki landowners yesterday.
21 Oct 2025
Government
Prime Minister Manele Launches NDS Medium Term Review Report and Supporting Strategic Documents
Honiara, Solomon Islands, Friday 17 October, 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today launched the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016–2035 Medium Term Review Report along with four supporting strategic documents at a ceremony held at the Mendana Hotel.
17 Oct 2025
China - Solomon Islands Relations
China Harbor Engineering Company and Huawei Boosts Communication in Solomon Islands with Five New Tower Sites
Honiara, Solomon Islands – In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31, 2025, bringing the total number of operational…
1 Aug 2025
Education
Driving transformative changes in community schools through education infrastructure
Honiara, Solomon Islands [28 July 2025] – Surrounded by lush hills and dense mangroves inside the Maramasike passage in Malaita Province, Hunanawa Community High School serves as a central hub for education in that remote East Are’Are region.
28 Jul 2025
Choiseul Bay Township Project preliminary scoping & road inspection completed
A dedicated scoping and road inspection team from the Ministry of Infrastructure (MID) has successfully completed a preliminary assessment at the Choiseul Bay Township Project (CBTP) site.
15 Apr 2025
Ministry of Planning
Solomon Islands Calls for Urgent Global Financial Reforms at UN Summit
Solomon Islands has taken a decisive stance at the UN Summit of the Future, urging immediate financial reforms to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
24 Sept 2024
CITREC
East Central Guadalcanal Signed Agreement with Canadian International Training & Education Corp
The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency has created history by choosing a path that will equip its constituents with Canadian standard education, training and opportunity for labour mobility.
22 Aug 2024
SIDS
SIG Prioritizes Investing in Human Capital for Sustainable Future
The Solomon Islands Government emphasized the critical importance of investing in human capital to drive equitable and sustainable growth amid climate change, health crises, and other development challenges facing island nations.
4 Jun 2024
SDGs
National Development Strategy Under Review
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) is currently reviewing the National Development Strategy (NDS) launched in 2016. With a timeline from 2016 to 2035, the National Development Strategy (NDS) outlines the broad objectives for development and how the country would…
23 Jan 2024
Foreign Relations
SIG and Japan dialogue on Economic Development Cooperation strengthen ties on development front
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Embassy of Japan in Honiara have held another fruitful bilateral dialogue on Economic Development Cooperation.
28 Jul 2023
Government
MNPDC Launches Review of National Development Strategy 2016 – 2035
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) today launched the review of the 20-year Solomon Islands National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035. Prime Minister Hon.
10 May 2023
Aviation
NEW DEPARTURE TERMINAL OPENS FOR PUBLIC
Travelers departing the country will now be using the new international departure terminal. The terminal opened its doors to the public on Monday this week, following its official handover last month. Terminal Operation Supervisor, Eleanor Meli confirmed this to SIBC in an interview today.
14 Apr 2023
Rural Development
MRD acknowledges ‘Citizen-state relations in Solomon Islands’ research findings
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has acknowledged key findings of the ’Citizen-state relations in Solomon Islands’ research project. This was after Mr. Tony Hiriasia (PhD candidate) and Dr.
11 Apr 2023
People with Disabilities
Special Center Soon to Complete in Radefasu
The Malaita Special Center, a center aimed to provide services for people with disabilities will soon be completed in Radefasu, Malaita Province. With a hope that people with disabilities can receive equal services just as everyone else, founder 65-year-old Mrs.
18 Jan 2023