The travelling public of West Kwara’ae has been denied access to basic social services as a result of deteriorating infrastructure following the recent bad weather.
Worsening infrastructure condition in North Malaita continues to irk the region’s travelling public. Passing vehicles spend more to pass through some points along the North road.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated Papua New Guinea on its new Chancery Building in Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Sogavare says Papua New Guinea is a great nation that has played a leading role in the affairs of the Melanesian sub-region and the wider Pacific for many years.
Business investment in Solomon Islands is forecasted to increase over the next two years. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement yesterday at the seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara.
The travelling public of North Malaita has been denied access to basic social services as a result of bad infrastructure after the recent bad weather. With three wooden bridges now down and patches of deteriorating roads along the Northern region worsen, people are facing difficulties in accessing…
The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that Gwaunaru’u Airport on Malaita Province will reopen soon. A government statement says this follows successful negotiations with landowning groups of the airport – the Fulisisila Birankwao and Toloabu Rofa tribes and representatives of communities living…
Businesses carried out at the Town Ground Plaza may have to close as the Town and Country Planning Board have terminated a Stage Occupancy Permit granted to China United.
A wide range of national issues ranging from the economy to infrastructure development is amongst key subjects to be discussed in the historic Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Business Mission in Honiara Mid June.
The Japanese Government has signed over $213 million for the project to upgrade the Kukum Highway in Honiara. Components of the project include reducing traffic congestion at the Central Market and improve pedestrian access in the area.
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation will publish short-listed contractors to develop the second phase of the Munda International Airport in Western Province next month.
The travelling public of North Malaita is calling on responsible authorities to quickly fix a deteriorating timber bridge at Madalua, near Falau. The bridge was built way back in the 90s only with logs and timber and its current condition is risking lives.
The current bad weather has excessively affected the travelling public of North Malaita. North Malaita stringer, John Andrew Kiri reports the current heavy rain has destroyed a semi-concrete bridge near Maguatavate Community. This has affected many important services between Auki and the region.
Construction on the Kirakira Market House, Makira’s provincial capital has been suspended following disputes from landowners. Speaking to SIBC News Makira Ulawa Provincial Secretary, Silas Sitai says the province was very determined to build the new market house, saying they have pulled down the…
The Ranadi dump site area in East Honiara now has an office building – thanks to Japan’s Grassroots and Human Security Projects Scheme. The single story building, officially handed over today, is located at the front of the landfill area and will serve as the administration and training centre for…
The newly constructed office building at the Ranadi Landfill has been completed and is ready for commissioning. The office building was funded under the Japanese’s Embassy Grassroots program and will be handed over to the Honiara City Council tomorrow.
The country’s second international airport, Munda in Western province is entering it’s second phase of development this year. Minister for Communication and Aviation Comins Mewa revealed in Parliament last week.
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs will design the refurbishment of six provincial courthouses this year. Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Ishmael Avui confirms the refurbishments during the Committee of Supply deliberations on the 2015 National Budget in Parliament on Monday.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has confirmed the tender process to re-seal Auki town roads is currently progressing. A statement from the Ministry says a total of seven legal companies has submitted their bids for the resealing project.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will soon open its new police station at the Malaita provincial capital, Auki. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms.
China’s Skyline Business Council has promised to rehabilitate the Honiara International Airport and the road from the airport to the city should it be given the green light to invest in Solomon Islands tourism sector.
