Solomon Islands

Solar Energy for 81,000+ Living In Remote Communities

The first three community infrastructure projects, that will benefit over 81,000 people across Isabel, Malaita and Western Provinces, have been announced under the Australian Government’s REnew Pacific investment. REnew Pacific is a new SBD402 million (AUD75 million) investment in off-grid…

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Strengthening Maritime Collaboration: Solomon Islands and Tuvalu Discuss International Shipping Registry

SOLOMON Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, held a dialogue yesterday at the margins of the Honiara Ocean Summit with Tuvalu’s Minister for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Sa’aga Talu Teafa. Registry (ISR) framework that has proven beneficial…

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Powering the Next Generation: Students Visit Tina Hydropower Project

YEAR 12 Science students from St. Joseph’s Tenaru Secondary School have learnt about career pathways in renewable energy, engineering, and environmental science during a visit to the Tina River Hydropower site. Organised by Tina Hydropower Development Project Office, the tour…

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Minister Ramofafia Engages EU Ambassador on Key Development Projects

MINISTER for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia held a productive discussion with the European Union’s Ambassador, Her Excellency Ms. Barbara Plinkert. During the meeting at the margins of the Honiara Summit on Wednesday 26 February, Ambassador Plinkert…

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Customs and SI Border Agencies Receive Maritime Training from Australian Border Force

THE Australian Border Force (ABF) Agency, through the Australian Government (DFAT), has successfully delivered a Border Fundamentals course in the maritime stream for participants from various sectors of the three leading Border Agencies: the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise, Immigration,…

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Cocoa Training for Tenaghau Ends Successfully

A Two-Day Cocoa Training was successfully organized for the Tenagahu Community in Northeast Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Province. The training was conducted by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Soul Cocoa Plus Livelihood Project (SCPL). ADRA Australia, through SCPL,…

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Tina River Hydropower Project Reaches 23% Completion, Advancing Toward 2028 Commissioning

Honiara, 28 January 2024 – The Tina River Hydropower Project has achieved a major milestone, with construction now 23% complete as of January 2025. This progress marks a significant step toward delivering affordable, clean, and renewable energy for the Solomon…

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SPC to Support Government’s Hosting of the Pacific Water Ministers Forum

THE Pacific Community (SPC) has pledged to assist the Solomon Islands Government in hosting the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum, which is scheduled to take place later this year. The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Secretariat will collaborate with…

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