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Honiara · HoniaraDriven by the Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) bold vision to elevate Member Associations (MAs) into high-performing football nations, a recent visit to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has strengthened its momentum on the path to becoming a high-performance organisation. OFC’s Chief Operating Officer, Frederic Guillemont, and Head of MA Services, Flavia Lopes… SourceSee the Story
OFC and Solomon Islands Football Federation collaborate to strengthen path to High-Performance success
Oil Spill · HoniaraImage for representation purposes only A legal case was filed in the High Court in Honiara, Soloman Islands, on January 31, 2025, over a devastating oil spill that has been one of the country’s worst environmental disasters. Local landowners and the Soloman Islands Government are taking international companies to court, seeking compensation for the damage caused. The incident occurred on February 5, 2019, when Hong Kong-flagged MV Solomon Trader…See the Story
Soloman Islands Sues Ship Operators Over Devastating 2019 Oil Spill
Western Province, Solomon Islands · Western ProvinceA safeguards and road safety engineer team of the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) group overseeing the environmental and social safeguards of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) has commenced a road safety awareness campaign this week targeting schools in West Honiara.The initiative aims to educate students and the surrounding community on road safety practices, particularly in areas impacted by the ongoing LMCP project.T…See the Story
Road safety awareness for West Honiara schools
Honiara · HoniaraThe Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project have acknowledged a recent media article regarding contractor opportunities and wish to clarify that local contractors will be engaged by, and benefit from, the project.An article by Solomon Star this week claims that the CAUSE II Project would sideline local contractors and that there has been a predetermined selection of exte…See the Story
SI contractors, workers are at the heart of CAUSE Project
Honiara · HoniaraA DEAL to ensure legal aid is more accessible to people with disabilities across the Solomon Islands was signed this week.This significant milestone was achieved on Wednesday after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO), the Disabled Peoples Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI), and the Development Services Exchange (DSE).The ceremony, held in Honiara on 19th February 2024, marked a colla…See the Story
MOU signing enhances legal aid access for People with Disabilities in SI
Solomon Islands · Solomon IslandsTransparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed and congratulated the appointment of five new Commissioners to serve in the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). Sworn in as the five new Commissioners are a former Attorney General, and judge lawyer, James Apaniai as chairman, Ms. Florrie Alalo as the Deputy Chair (lawyer) Mr. Jimmy Sendersley (re-appointed), Mr. Alfred Ghemu Kituru, and Ms. Michelle Lam. Congratula…See the Story
TSI congratulates new SIICAC Commissioners
Infrastructure · Western ProvinceThe Penjuku Adventist School community at Marovo, Western province has received a critical boost to infrastructure through two projects funded by the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships, including a fence around the school, and solar lighting for classrooms. Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships support community-led projects that improve living standards. These are small projects with a big impact on Solomon Islanders.…See the Story
Aust supports Penjuku SDA school with critical infrastructure
Geology · HoniaraHONIARA City Council (HCC) Councillor for Mbuburu ward 3, Alfred Iakona Auga has delivered solar street lights for communities around Geology area on Saturday.This is part of his vision to install street lights throughout the whole of Mbuburu ward in West Honiara at the end of this year.These sets of street lights are purchased by Mbuburu ward member using the first quarter ward grant.Receiving the set of light from Councillor Auga is Community …See the Story
