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Transportation services

China Steps in to ease Nende’s logistics challenges

The Chinese Embassy has today presented a cheque of SBD $100,000 to Temotu Nende Constituency, strengthening efforts to improve project delivery to remote coastal communities.

17 Jul 2026

Transport
HCC says no bus fare increase approved despite rising fuel prices
By Chris Alex/HCC statement The Honiara City Council (HCC) has confirmed that no increase in bus fares has been approved, despite growing concerns over rising fuel prices. Speaking to SIBC News, HCC Communications Officer Chrishapert Ha’arabe said the current gazetted fares remain unchanged.
27 Apr 2026
Infrastructure
Draft Driver Manual marks important step toward Public Transport Reform in Honiara
Efforts to improve public transport in Honiara are continuing. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Honiara City Council (HCC), together with the Advisor for Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara—a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-led project—are…
20 Apr 2026
Law and Order
Residents asked to report unauthorized short-route buses in Honiara
By Jimmy Nolan The Honiara City Council (HCC) is urging the public to report vehicles providing public transport, including buses and taxis, that violate the HCC Transport Ordinance. Head of HCC Law Enforcement, Mr.
12 Mar 2026
Infrastructure
Planning and Reforms for Honiara’s Public Transport
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Advisor for “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara”—a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project—are currently undertaking planning efforts to make public transport in Honiara more user-friendly, safe, and…
27 Feb 2026
Honiara’s Urban Transport Management Project gains momentum with key stakeholder dialogues
The “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara” project is making strides with its ongoing consultation. In the last two weeks (14th November), a seminar was successfully hosted at the Mendana conference room for bus operators in Honiara and key stakeholders to share preliminary…
27 Nov 2025