A workshop gathering policymakers, technical experts, and industry stakeholders commenced this morning to progress discussions on developing the country’s National Building Code (NBC).
Solomon Islands Water Authority, provides water and sanitation services to the communities of Honiara, and water services to Auki, Noro and Tulagi. Solomon Water as the leading water utility has prepared and commenced the construction of several major capital works investment projects under its…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed serious concerns on the current traffic issues from the East, Central and Western end of Honiara City.
Kwaibala Road in the south of Auki Town of Malaita Province was an eye soar early this year due to its deteriorated condition. This was until an upgrade on the feeder road, which started in April this year and was completed by early June, thanks to the SBD355,000 funding support from IEDCR .
By Caleb L. Dalavera China International Press Communication Centre Two young individuals from Solomon Islands have taken on the challenge of enhancing their country’s road infrastructure, and are convinced that China’s modern academic benchmark and progressive technology will help them prepare for…
June 19, 2024, marked the ground-breaking ceremony for the Noro Roads Improvement Project. The event in Noro, Western Province, was attended by World Bank representative, contractor, the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), and Communication and Aviation,…
The new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors. Local workers have been busy installing the large roof and are now finishing the concrete bench tables and other works in time for the opening.
By Ian Kaukui Newly elected Member of Parliament for East Makira constituency in Makira Ulawa province, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi has promised to help address the current telecommunication and shipping services in his constituency. Hon.
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project has a new Project Manager with the appointment of former Solomon Power CEO, Pradip Verma. With over 25 years of professional project management experience in large infrastructure projects, Pradip brings a wealth of expertise to the team and is looking…
The upgrading of Noro Road is set to begin soon with community consultation currently underway. The upgrading of Noro Roads is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development…
Community Advisory Committees (CAC) have now been established for all road works under the Government’s Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP), which is being supported by the World Bank.
Maintenance and upgrades are progressing well for 21 kilometers of Malaita’s East Road from Dala. The upgrades are supported by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and is implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
Maintenance and upgrades are progressing well for 17 kilometers of Malaita’s North Road from Gwaunaru’u Junction to the intersection with the Malaita East Road at Dala, near Forcim Market.
By SIMON TAVAKE The Solomon Ports has achieved another historic milestone as it commissioned its newly completed jetty at the Honiara port today. Named ‘Wate Jetty’ after one of its pioneers, the infrastructure stands as a testament to Solomon Ports’ commitment to enhancing port facilities and…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is concerned with the current road situation/condition affecting traffic from East, Central Honiara City and Western end of the city.
FORMER Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says the current state of our roads in Honiara reflects that of a sick government and an ailing economy. Wale said road conditions under the leadership of the former DCGA are the worst in history.
A six member delegation of engineers from the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) arrived in the country today (Thursday 18) to begin the feasibility study on the Auki Road Tar sealing Project.
The current state of Malaita’s East Road from Kware’e Bridge to Atori has become a major concern in recent days due to continuous heavy rainfalls being experienced in the province.
Upgrades to the Honiara International Airport runway under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) are progressing well and will provide new surfacing for the airport runway and runway end safety areas.
On 17 October, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia for a groundbreaking ceremony in Seghe to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield. The Minister of Communications and Aviation Hon.
