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The strengthening of Solomon Islands’ sovereign border security capabilities and improvements to national economic prosperity were on display at the opening of the newly refurbished Immigration Services Office funded by Australia.
The new Seghe Terminal and Market projects have received formal blessings from the United Church, Seventh Day Adventist and community leaders.
Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook a site visit of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated facility.
A record 67 Solomon Islands builders, contractors, and business managers have taken part in an Australia-led industry workshop to help them strengthen their project planning, cashflow management, and long-term business growth.
Fifteen midwives and nurses from Honiara City Council health facilities have begun a comprehensive training program in preparation for the opening of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year
The new Buala Market has been designed in consultation with vendors and the local community to create an inclusive, accessible space for over 150 vendors. The new market will improve economic opportunities for women, people with disabilities and the broader community.
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands.
Together with the Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon Ricky Fuo’o, Australia’s Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced Australia will provide SBD60 million (AUD11 million) to upgrade the Solomon Islands National Roads Network.
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete.
An exciting new series of construction ‘how to’ videos has been launched on Youtube in a partnership between Solomon Islands National University and Australia.
Twelve infrastructure officials from Solomon Islands Government and Honiara City Council say they have returned from an Australian infrastructure study tour motivated to strengthen Solomon Islands infrastructure planning and implementation.
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by planting mangroves and coastal trees.
Solomon Islands construction companies and NGOs have come together with to progress inclusion of people with disabilities in the infrastructure sector.
Communities in Vadede, North Choiseul say their newly installed Telekom Tower, has transformed their lives, helping families, teachers and healthcare workers to stay connected.
Fourteen students from the Solomon Islands National University say they’re feeling inspired after visiting the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre worksite - a flagship health infrastructure project under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership.
Australia is partnering with government and industry to increase awareness of safe handling and removal of asbestos.