BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Solomon Ports proudly unveils the recently commissioned Wate jetty—a groundbreaking initiative by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) to construct disability-friendly infrastructure for the first time. Chief Executive Officer Eranda Kotelawala highlighted the historical nature of…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO BELLONA Island in Renbel Province is looking forward to see its very own wharf in the near future. This follows a ground-breaking ceremony to kick start this $55.8 million project, which locals on Bellona have described…
BY NED GAGAHE Solomon Airlines Twin Otter aircraft and operating crew assisting Vanuatu’s recovery efforts following the devastation caused by cyclones Judy and Kevin in March this year will return by July. The national carrier had sent the Twin Otter…
Solomon Airlines and government negotiating for another A320 BY NED GAGAHE Solomon Airlines is on path to securing a second airbus, with the support of the national government. Solomon Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gus Kraus made the announcement yesterday…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton and Premier of Malaita province Martin Fini signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin work on the Malu’u market project. The MOU was signed on Monday…
Australia hands over community projects in Malaita, MOU signed for Maluu market BY SAMIE WAIKORI Australia’s high commission this week has been busy handing over completed community projects in Malaita province and signing a memorandum of understanding for the $15million…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The National Provident Fund (NPF) says renovation works on the damaged Anthony Saru building is set to begin. NPF does not say exactly when works will begin, but points out that an assessment report is ready, upon…
With only 1 emergency exit stairs and a faulty elevator, tenants are calling on NPF to fix the crumbling high-rise building BY NED GAGAHE Safety of tenants occupying the Anthony Saru Building is at stake following slow progress by Solomon…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI WORK on infrastructure projects in Malaita province is ongoing. The projects on bridges and road upgrade come under component 1 & 2 of the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Programme (SIRAP) under MID. Provincial Secretary (PS) acting…
By EDDIE OSIFELO WORK on the $130 million Kongulai Water Treatment Plant and pipeline Project on North West Guadalcanal, is progressing slowly. This came after the ground breaking ceremony of the project in February this year. Solomon Water project manager…
