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World Consumer Rights Day 2025 – A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles

“Just, Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transition” – Are Pacific Island Countries’ moving quickly towards 100 percent renewable energy? THE harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment are now well-documented. There is a global push to move to renewable sources of energy and reduce the usage of fossil fuels to...

British High Commissioner Highlights Energy Reforms and Renewable Shift in Solomon Islands

BY CHRIS ALEX British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Paul Turner, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the country’s transition to renewable energy. In a recent media briefing, Turner outlined the importance of regulatory reforms and the shift towards sustainable energy sources, particularly solar power. Turner acknowledged that approximately...

Prime Minister Manele Hosted by Bina Harbour Community

The leaders and people of Bina Harbour, West Kwaio, Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site. The site visit culminated in a formal gathering in the Bina Community Hall where...

Nutrition Program for RSIPF

THE RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers starting on February 2025. This is a new initiative that was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community Engagement Team (HWCE) and the RSIPF Gym to promote healthy...

World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Conservation and Investment

BY CHRIS ALEX THE annual celebration of World Wildlife Day was marked yesterday, an international event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect endangered species and natural environments. During a talkback show at the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), Senior Conservation Officer for...

SDA Leaders Attend Sanitation Institutional Triggering Workshop in Honiara

ABOUT 58 church leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) from three Districts in Honiara have attended a half-day Sanitation Institutional Triggering Workshop on Monday, March 3, in Honiara. The workshop with a themed "The Role of Christianity in Sanitation Improvements in Solomon Islands," was organised by UNICEF and supported...

Makira-Ulawa Province Launches First-Ever 350 Hectares of Protected Forest Area

THE Pamahima tribal community, the National and Provincial Government, the FAO Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP), the Ecological Solution Foundation (ESF), and partners celebrated the launching and declaration of the Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PTFPA) at Arohane Village in Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province (MUP) last week on...

Eating Local, Eating Healthy

Government of Japan and UNICEF Sign a US$3.4 Million New Partnership to Improve School Nutrition in the Solomon Islands NEARLY 3,000 children in pilot schools in Isabel and Western Provinces will be directly benefiting from healthier, locally grown food and improved WASH services through the generous US$3.4 million (SBD 28.7...

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 renewable energy for rural and remote communities across the Pacific...

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 for Tuvalu. The two leaders discussed potential collaboration and knowledge...

Photo 3 – Students taking a guided tour of the dam site, gaining insights into Solomon Islands’ largest renewable energy project

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 took students to the dam construction site and powerhouse to...

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 confirmed that funding has been secured for a water and...

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At Solomon Water, we are committed to providing our customers with clear, accurate, and reliable billing information. We understand that sometimes water bills can be higher than expected, and we want to ensure you are fully informed about how your bill is calculated and how you can manage your...

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, and Biosecurity Divisions respectively. The two weeks of intensive training...

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Hou Launches Port Adam Seaweed Farmers Association

Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency, Honourable Rick Hou on 12th of February launched the Port Adam Seaweed Farmers Association (PASFA), marking the biggest milestone in the project's growth since its inauguration in 2023. Held at Fouele community under the theme, “Strive for Success”, the launch paves the way...

Solomon Islands Participates in the First IALA Assembly

A delegation from the Solomon Islands, headed by the Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), is actively participating in the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. This participation represents a significant milestone for the...

Investigation Launched Over Banned Plastic

THE Environment & Conservation division (ECD) is taking the use of less than 1.5L plastic water bottles, an item banned under the Environment Single Use Plastic Ban Regulation 2023 at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) seriously. This is after members of the public has questioned the use of...

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, funded the training, which took place at Tenagahu Community on Wednesday,...

Final Stage of Fisheries to Ranadi Sewer Project Nears Completion

SOLOMON Water’s Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Sewer Project is reaching its final milestone as the last meters of pipelines have been laid in Stage 4. This marks a significant step forward in Honiara’s ongoing efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure, enhance wastewater management capabilities and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment...

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 Islands. As one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects,...

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