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High Court Grants Interim Orders in KCM–Honiara City Council Dispute

The High Court of Solomon Islands on Friday 5th December 2025 granted interim orders in favour of KCM Properties Limited in proceedings against the Honiara City Council concerning the Point Cruz / Firehouse Clothing Market on Parcel No. 191-023-172.

9 Dec 2025

Supervising Home Affairs Minister encourages public support for HCC
The Hon. John Tuhaika Junior, Supervising Minister of Home Affairs, is encouraging Honiara City Residents to work in solidarity with the Honiara City Council (HCC) to make Honiara a pleasant and livable city that everyone enjoys.
15 Jul 2025
Economy
Chinese businessman happy to hand over market to HCC
By Lachlan Eddie A Chinese businessman, Mr. Zhong Ming Ma, is extremely happy to hand over a market house to Honiara City Council (HCC) to use free of charge. The handover ceremony took place today at White River in West Honiara. “My family and I are happy to hand over this market house to HCC,”
11 Jul 2025
Honiara City
Patovaki Clarifies Stance on Demolition of Illegal Betel Nut Vendors
By Alfred Pagepitu The Honiara City Council (HCC) Deputy City Clerk, Jefferson Patovaki has clarified concerns regarding the ongoing demolition of illegal markets within the city.
25 Jul 2024
Environment
HCC thank public for clean up
By Alfred Pagepitu The Honiara City Council (HCC) thanked the public for participating in the clean up campaign held on Friday in preparation for the 46th Independence celebration. Deputy City Clerk Jefferson Patovaki said a huge number of Honiara residents have turned up for the clean up.
8 Jul 2024
Environment
HCC organizes clean up ahead of 46th Independence celebrations
By Alfred Pagepitu The Honiara City Council (HCC) is asking all residents of Honiara to participate in a general clean-up tomorrow. The clean up is part of preparing Honiara City clean ahead of the 3 day Independence celebration from Saturday until Monday.
4 Jul 2024
Honiara City
HCC Public Bus Service Coming Soon
By Alex Dadamu The Honiara City Council (HCC) is currently developing a policy to operate its public bus service in Honiara City. Deputy Honiara City Clerk, Jefferson Patovaki, confirmed to SIBC on Monday that the council is only waiting for the policy to be finalized before the bus service can…
19 Jun 2024
Uncategorized
Siapu Re-elected, Emphasized strengthening Ties with China
Re-elected Mayor of Honiara City, Eddie Siapu, has assured that his government will strengthen its relationship with Jiangmen City of the People’s Republic of China. Siapu made this statement during his victory speech at the HCC Chambers on Wednesday.
18 May 2024
Councilors Take Oath, Mayor Election Announced
By Alex Dadamu The Honiara City Council (HCC) councilors took their oaths of allegiance at the HCC Assembly Chambers in Honiara, today. The ceremony was presided over by City Clerk Justus Denni, who announced that nominations for the mayor’s post are now open and will close at 4:00 PM tomorrow,…
14 May 2024
Australian Donation
HONIARA CENTRAL MARKET REDEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY
Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Mr Rod Hilton, says the expansion of Honiara Central Market will create a better market experience for everyone, with undercover protection and market benches for 100 vendors.
13 Mar 2024
Transport
HCC Hopeful to acquire 10 Buses to address short bus route
The Honiara City Council (HCC) is pursuing the acquisition of 10 buses donated by India. In an exclusive interview with SIBC News, Deputy Clerk of the Honiara City Council (HCC), Jefferson Patovaki said HCC expressed its interest to the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) and the National Hosting…
28 Dec 2023
HCC welcomes positive responses from public and assures residents of Ongoing Commitments
Deputy Clerk of the Honiara City Council (HCC), Jefferson Patovaki has delivered a comprehensive update on the initiatives undertaken by the council in the months leading up to the 17th Pacific Games 2023.
14 Nov 2023
Environment
PM hands over Skip Bin trucks and bins to HCC
Honiara City Administration, the Honiara City Council is a step closer to fulfilling its obligation for a “Clean, safe and Healthy Honiara” with special emphasis on the Pacific Games period (19th Nov- 2nd Dec) with a boost of 1.1 million donation worth of skip bin trucks and bins from the National…
6 Nov 2023
Illegal activities
HCC to impose $1,000 fine on illegal Betel-nut vendors as Pacific Games draws near
As the 17th Pacific Games is only few weeks away, the Honiara City Council (HCC) has re-intensified its efforts to ensure a safe and pristine environment for both residents and visitors.
4 Nov 2023
Environment
HCC to carry out inspection on expired goods in Honiara shops
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health will carry out a thorough two-week inspection for expired goods in every shop from King George Sixth to White River, Savo market. The Inspection will be conducted on a random basis on dates not announced.
19 Sept 2023
Solomon Islands Ports Authority
SIPA officially hands over HCC Pedestrian Crossing
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) officially handed over the HCC Pedestrian Crossing to the Honiara City Council (HCC) in a brief ceremony today.
4 May 2023
2023 Pacific Games
Government and HCC discusses Safe and Green Games Strategic Action Plan
The Government Services Integration Committee (GSIC) of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet held a fruitful discussion with key officials from government Ministries and Honiara City Council (HCC) at the HCC Chambers yesterday (Tuesday 27th September 2022).
28 Sept 2022
HCC to start Major Clean Up, Public Urged to Cooperate
The Honiara City Council (HCC) will start removing illegal markets around the City and taking actions on illegal activities at hotspots identified. Deputy Mayor and Chairman for HCC Law Enforcement Division Robert Oge, made the call during the closing of the induction training for 20 HCC new…
26 Sept 2022
Guadalcanal Province
HCC and G-Province Signs MOU on Tourism
Honiara City Council (HCC) and Guadalcanal Province (GP) have signed a Tourism Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and is a milestone and first of its kind for both local Governments.
19 Sept 2022
Japan
Japan’s Nishinomiya City donates two Compactors to HCC
Nishinomiya City in Japan has donated two waste collecting compactors to Honiara City Council. Both cities share the idea of sustainable community development through environmental learning on 27 July 2022.
25 Aug 2022