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MMERE hopes to have water issues raised at PIFLM 2025

By Eliza Kukutu The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is looking forward to having the issue of water raised and discussed at the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

5 Sept 2025

Government
Solomon Islands Proposes Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism at Regional Ministers Meeting
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels.
28 Aug 2025
Government
MMERE prioritizes review of current Water Resources Act
By ALFRED PAGEPITU The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is moving to replace the current Water Resources Act, which dates back to 1969, as it is no longer adequate to address the country’s water challenges.
28 Aug 2025
Government
Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting Concludes in Honiara with Strong Regional Commitments
Wednesday 27 August 2025, Honiara – The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region.
27 Aug 2025
PWWA Conference
Access to Safe Water and Sanitation Remains a Challenge for Solomon Islands
By Alfred Pagepitu Access to safe drinking water in Solomon Islands has declined, affecting both rural and urban communities. Deputy Director of Water Resources in the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification , Robert Iromalefo revealed that basic access to drinking water has dropped…
27 Aug 2025
PWWA Conference
Students visit PWWA Expo
By IAN KAUKUI Students from six schools in Honiara had the opportunity to visit and witness first-hand the products and equipment displayed by various companies attending the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo 2025 at the Aquatic Center today.
27 Aug 2025
Government
PM Manele Calls for Governance, Innovation, and Partnerships in Pacific Water Future
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has urged Pacific Island nations to strengthen governance, embrace innovation, and build regional partnerships to secure a sustainable water future. Speaking at the opening of the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara yesterday, Hon.
26 Aug 2025
Government
16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO, and 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum underway in Honiara
By Eliza Kukutu The 16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO, and the 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum is underway in Honiara following its official opening this morning at the Friendship Hall.
25 Aug 2025
Solomon Water
Solomon Water to highlight challenges during upcoming Water Conference
By IAN KAUKUI Solomon Water is looking forward to highlight some of its major challenges during the 16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO and 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum in Honiara next week.
23 Aug 2025
Government
DPM Tovosia attends Pacific Water Forum in Cook Islands
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia is representing Solomon Islands at the 8th Pacific Water & Wastewater Forum and the 15th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo this week in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
5 Sept 2024
Infrastructure
Solomon Water “Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Project” Update: Estimated completion date March 2025
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…
22 Aug 2024
Government
Solomon Islands supports World Water Council for Water and Sanitation to be Political Priorities.
By Eliza Kukutu Solomon Islands has joined the World Water Council in supporting the notion that proper water and sanitation must be political priorities.
21 May 2024
Communication
Solomon Water and Our Telekom partner to enhance customer convenience through M-SELEN integration
Solomon Water has announced a partnership with Our Telekom that will see the inclusion of CashWater and postpaid bill payments on the M-SELEN mobile money service. The partnership was formalized with an agreement signed by the Solomon Water and Our Telekom CEOs in Honiara today (10 October 2023).
10 Oct 2023
Solomon Water Awards Kongulai Treatment Plan Project
Solomon Water has awarded a 130 million dollars contract for the construction of its new Kongulai Water Treatment Plant and pipeline Project (Bid No. SW0402021) to REAN PCS Joint Venture. Rean Watertech is a water company specialising in delivering water and wastewater projects. P.C.
2 May 2022