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A young Solomon Islands woman, Nanny Walasi, is breaking new ground in construction on the Buala Market Project, gaining hands-on skills and inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.
Minister Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid rollout of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project.
Twelve apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara
Three local companies will deliver major road improvement projects in Malaita under the SBD60 million Australian-supported National Transport Fund project.
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete.
Australia is partnering with government and industry to increase awareness of safe handling and removal of asbestos.
Women working across government, industry and training institutions have called on their sisters to advance the sustainability and economic potential of Solomon Islands infrastructure by working in the sector.
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, has visited the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca, who is in Solomon Islands on an official visit.
Construction of a temporary market at Malu’u is underway, to ensure vendors can still sell their products and residents can buy produce while construction of the permanent Australian-supported market upgrade for North Malaita takes place
Six community representatives have been appointed to help guide the construction of the new Seghe Market, ensuring strong community participation as construction prepares to commence.
Two fully-equipped portable clinics are being installed by Australia at the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to ensure uninterrupted healthcare continues during construction.
The Australian-funded Malu’u Market redevelopment has commenced, with UXO clearance completed and local contractor Alrico Construction mobilising to the site to this week.
Australia has appointed local contractor Hatanga Ltd to build the new SBD28.9m Seghe Market, emphasising its commitment to delivering large infrastructure projects with local companies.
Community spirit is alive at the construction site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre, with local artists celebrating community and their heroes of health.
The Australian-funded emergency road repairs project to improve accessibility for the first 42km of Malaita’s South Road is now complete.
Commencing in July 2024, the emergency repair works reached Mao’a Bridge at the end of November 2024, one month ahead of schedule.