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Energy & Infrastructure: Construction has started on the 22-kilometre transmission line linking the Tina River Hydropower Facility to Honiara’s grid via Lungga Power Station, aiming to deliver up to 15MW of renewable power and cut reliance on diesel; the project is expected to finish in early 2028 with Australia contributing about SBD$180m. Mining & Royalties: The Government says mining reforms will let it take up to a 25% stake in major projects, introduce a “No Pay, No Ship” export rule, reserve alluvial mining for Solomon Islanders, and move royalty rates with global gold prices; two new labs will verify mineral exports. Rural Development & Jobs: The Ministry of Rural Development is drafting a policy framework to set up Constituency Economic Growth Centres as decentralized hubs bringing services and economic opportunities closer to rural communities. Telecoms Expansion: PM Wale met Satsol, which is planning to expand services into rural areas; reforms include reviewing the Telecommunications Act and the role of the Telecommunications Commission. Governance & Oversight: PAC scrutiny continues over supplementary funding—MEHRD’s $76.8m request, MCA’s $532k SolCERT push, and Home Affairs’ $5m sports grant for Oceania Rugby Sevens—while Commerce flagged a gap in a complete national labour workforce database. Education Policy Debate: Opposition warns free education must be backed by classrooms, teachers, infrastructure and a clear 10-year financing plan. Honiara Works: PAC paused MID’s supplementary review after figure discrepancies, while Honiara’s alternative road corridor feasibility and detailed design are being procured with ADB support. Disaster Preparedness: Regional geohazard and tsunami warning meetings were opened in Honiara, highlighting the need for monitoring and early warning systems. Agriculture: Government plans new cocoa and coconut plantations targeting 10,000 hectares, alongside rehabilitation of aging farms and stronger pest management. Local Economy & Markets: Seghe Market construction is 75% complete, with a climate-resilient facility for 120 vendors expected later this year.

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Solomon Islands on display at Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow

Solomon Islands on display at Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow

MINISTER MANUARI OPENS KEY REGIONAL GEOHAZARD MEETINGS IN HONIARA

MINISTER MANUARI OPENS KEY REGIONAL GEOHAZARD MEETINGS IN HONIARA

PAC QUESTIONS $3.3 MILLION NEEDED FOR HONIARA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 

PAC QUESTIONS $3.3 MILLION NEEDED FOR HONIARA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 

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Government Reaffirms Focus on Indigenous Solomon Islanders in Economic Development


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