Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal recommends, his constituents to work together to fully benefit from constituency projects. Hon. Moses Garu made the statement during his remarks to handover fisheries projects for constituency recipients earlier this week.
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon. Snyder Rini today signed an additional financing agreement of USD$1.5 million for the extension of the Rapid Employment Project.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has said Doma will remain a long-term project site for the University of the South Pacific’s fourth Campus in Solomon Islands. Minister of Education Dr.
A tender notice has been issued by the Western Provincial Government that will see the road in Gizo finally undergo a face-lift. The deteriorating condition of roads in Gizo has been a long time issue for the provincial capital.
Solomon Islands has benefited enormously from the University of the South Pacific (USP) for the past 47 years. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr Derek Sikua highlighted this at the 47th Anniversary celebrations of the institution today, to which he was the guest of honour.
Women in Bita’ama, North Malaita have met today to discuss issues related to women’s projects from the national government. The meeting is to allow discussions between women on possible projects for women in the area.
The Central Islands Provincial Government confirms work on national projects earmarked for the province has yet to start. The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has earmarked a mini cannery and tourist jetty for Tulagi and an airstrip at Bokolongain Small Ngella.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has refuted claims by the Parliamentary Opposition; that the development projects earmarked for Malaita Province by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government are mere propaganda.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to the recent Malaita Provincial Second Appointed Day were greeted with banner messages, questioning the DCC Government’s promises to the people of Malaita.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has appointed a land acquisition officer to undertake a survey on the development of the Suafa Bay economic growth centre and the Suafa international seaport projects.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Prime Minister to fulfill his promises to the people of Solomon Islands. In a media statement, the Group said a notable promise among others the Prime Minister and his Government made to the people is the projects in Malaita province.
The extension of the Rapid Employment Project (REP) will see more project implementation in Honiara. The World Bank recently approved an additional $1.5 million grant to extend REP in Solomon Islands to December 2016.
The registration process for the proposed international seaport at Bina Harbour, Malaita Province is expected to be completed by the end of this month. National Consultant on Land Management in the Prime Minister’s Office, Genesis Kofana confirmed in a statement today.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has announced it will build 5,000 new homes for public servants and ordinary Solomon Islanders in Honiara in the next four years.
A representative of the Managikiki Community in Bahomea, Central Guadalcanal, says latest activities of the Tina River Hydro project within their communities are very encouraging.
The staff of the Ministry of Planing and Aid Coordination under the Rural Development Program (RDP) are currently providing community awareness in most provinces across the country. The awareness is to provide assessments and identify communities needing assistance under the RDP.
The country’s new International wharf is expected to complete and fully operational by next year. Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, Collin Yow told a recent media conference, work on the new jetty is progressing very well.
The total funding for the Fiu Hydro project is around US$15 million. Of the total budget, the Asian Development Bank will provide US$12 million and the Solomon Islands Government and the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority will foot the remaining US$3 million.
A new customs system called ASYCUDA World launched today will enhance trade, reduce business costs and increase government revenue, thanks to a Solomon Islands and Australian Governments partnership.
