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by Indy Maealasia The long-awaited plan to build a second road corridor through Honiara has taken a significant step forward.... The post Second Honiara Road Moves Closer to Reality appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:Indy Maealasia 期待已久的在霍尼亚拉建设第二条道路走廊的计划已取得重大进展...... 该文章最初发布在 In-depth Solomons。
Government Moves to Develop Second Road Corridor to Ease Honiara Traffic The Government is moving to address Honiara’s worsening traffic congestion through the development of a second road corridor linking Henderson in East Honiara to White River in the west. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Development said the Government, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is progressing plans for the Honiara Alternative Road Corridor, which is expected to provide a second major route through the city. “To alleviate the current traffic congestion problems we experience on a daily basis in Honiara, my ministry, in collaboration with ADB, is embarking on the Honiara Alternative Road Corridor, which is expected to be our second road corridor, connecting the existing feeder roads from Lunga to White River,” the Minister said. He said the Ministry is currently in the process of procuring an engineering firm to undertake a feasibility study and detailed design for the proposed alternative route. The project is intended to provide an alternative to the existing main road through Honiara and help reduce pressure on the city’s increasingly congested road network. The Minister also revealed that his Ministry is working with ADB on the rehabilitation of the White River–Lambi Road on West Guadalcanal. He said the engineering consultant’s report for the project is expected to be submitted to the Ministry in October 2026. “Upon receiving this report, my ministry will further look at the implementation arrangements to expedite this road project,” he told Parliament. Meanwhile, with funding support from the Government of Australia, the Ministry is planning several major road improvement works in Honiara in 2026, which will be carried out through local contractors. One of the projects will involve the Florence Young–Kolaridge Road, which the Ministry plans to fully rehabilitate with an asphalt pavement. Another major section identified for rehabilitation is Hibiscus Avenue, from Town Ground through to the Point Cruz Hot Bread Roundabout. The Government says the planned investments are aimed at improving Honiara’s road network, easing congestion and providing safer and more reliable transport links for the growing population.
政府着手开发第二条道路走廊以缓解霍尼亚拉交通 政府正在通过开发一条连接霍尼亚拉东部的亨德森和西部的白河的第二条道路走廊来解决霍尼亚拉日益严重的交通拥堵问题。 负责基础设施和发展事务的部长在议会中表示,政府与亚洲开发银行(ADB)合作,正在推进霍尼亚拉替代道路走廊的计划,预计将为城市提供第二条主要通道。 “为了缓解我们在霍尼亚拉每天经历的交通拥堵问题,我的部门与ADB合作,正在开展霍尼亚拉替代道路走廊的项目,这将是我们第二条道路走廊,连接从伦加到白河的现有支路,”部长说。 他说,部门目前正在采购一家工程公司,以进行拟议替代路线的可行性研究和详细设计。 该项目旨在为现有的霍尼亚拉主干道提供替代方案,并帮助减轻城市日益拥堵的道路网络的压力。 部长还透露,他的部门正在与ADB合作修复西瓜达尔卡纳尔的白河-兰比路。 他说,该项目的工程顾问报告预计将在2026年10月提交给部门。 “在收到该报告后,我的部门将进一步考虑实施安排,以加快该道路项目的进展,”他在议会中表示。 与此同时,在澳大利亚政府的资金支持下,部门计划在2026年在霍尼亚拉进行几项重大道路改善工程,这些工程将通过当地承包商进行。 其中一个项目将涉及弗洛伦斯·杨-科拉里奇路,部门计划对其进行全面修复,并铺设沥青路面。 另一个被确定为修复的主要路段是从市中心到点克鲁兹热面包环形交叉口的木槿大道。 政府表示,计划中的投资旨在改善霍尼亚拉的道路网络,缓解拥堵,并为不断增长的人口提供更安全、更可靠的交通连接。
SIRAP2 workshop strengthens airport asset management to improve aviation safety and infrastructure across Solomon Islands The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) with support from the World Bank, has successfully concluded the second Regional Airport Asset Maintenance Workshop aimed at strengthening capacity in the management [...] The post Airport Workshop Strengthens Regional Asset Management appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
SIRAP2研讨会加强机场资产管理,以改善所罗门群岛的航空安全和基础设施 所罗门群岛通信与航空部(MCA)通过第二个所罗门群岛道路与航空项目(SIRAP2)在世界银行的支持下,成功结束了第二届区域机场资产维护研讨会,旨在加强管理能力...... 该文章最初发布在 Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
SEGHE MARKET REACHES 75 PERCENT COMPLETION | Construction of the Australia-funded Seghe Market has reached 75 per cent completion and is expected to open later this year. The climate-resilient market will provide space for up to 120 vendors and support economic activity in Marovo. The project has employed 31 workers, including 26 people from the local community. Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said the project is helping transform Seghe into a stronger economic centre “Local contractor Hatanga has delivered outstanding progress to date, combining a high-quality build with meaningful local employment and strong support for the surrounding community,” Mr Roach said. Recent work completed includes roofing, pathways, the market kiosk, and progress on internal walls, accessibility ramps and the fire tank base. Hatanga Site Manager Edgar Pwao’o said the team remains committed to completing the project safely and to a high standard. “The dedication and hard work of our local workforce have been key to delivering the project,” Mr Pwao’o said. The new market will include solar lighting, water storage facilities, accessible stalls, and separate toilets and showers for men, women and people with disabilities. The project is part of Australia’s support for climate-resilient provincial markets across Solomon Islands. Source/Photo credit @ Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands
塞格市场完成75%建设 | 澳大利亚资助的塞格市场建设已完成75%,预计将在今年晚些时候开放。该气候适应性市场将为多达120个商贩提供空间,并支持马罗沃的经济活动。该项目已雇佣31名工人,其中26人为当地社区成员。澳大利亚高级专员杰夫·罗奇(Jeff Roach)表示,该项目正在帮助将塞格转变为一个更强大的经济中心。“当地承包商哈唐加(Hatanga)迄今为止取得了显著进展,结合了高质量的建设、富有意义的当地就业和对周边社区的强有力支持,”罗奇先生说。最近完成的工作包括屋顶、步道、市场亭,以及内部墙壁、无障碍坡道和消防水箱基础的进展。哈唐加现场经理埃德加·普瓦奥(Edgar Pwao’o)表示,团队仍然致力于安全高标准地完成项目。“我们当地劳动力的奉献和努力是项目成功的关键,”普瓦奥先生说。新市场将包括太阳能照明、水储存设施、无障碍摊位,以及为男性、女性和残疾人士提供的独立厕所和淋浴间。该项目是澳大利亚对所罗门群岛气候适应性省级市场的支持的一部分。 来源/图片来源 @ 澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛高级专员
Households, businesses and government services in Honiara are a step closer to receiving cheaper and more reliable electricity, with construction... The post Cheaper, Cleaner Electricity Moves Closer to Honiara appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
霍尼亚拉的家庭、企业和政府服务正在更接近获得更便宜和更可靠的电力,建设...... 该文章最初发布在In-depth Solomons上。
Households, businesses and government services in Honiara are a step closer to receiving cheaper and more reliable electricity, with construction commencing on the 22-kilometre transmission line that will connect the Tina River Hydropower Facility to the Honiara national electricity grid via Lungga Power Station. The Solomon Islands Government, Solomon Power and Australia marked the milestone today at a signing ceremony for the transmission line works. Contractor Reeves Envico and CE Group have mobilised to site and construction is now underway. The transmission line is a critical part of the broader Tina River Hydropower Development Project. Once completed, it will carry up to 15 megawatts of renewable electricity from the hydropower facility to Honiara, helping to reduce reliance on diesel-generated power while improving energy security and reliability. The project is expected to be completed in early 2028. Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), is contributing approximately SBD$180 million to the transmission line project through a combination of concessional financing and grant funding. Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Hon. Derek Manuari said the project would deliver long-term benefits for Solomon Islanders. “Today’s milestone brings Solomon Islands closer to a future powered by cleaner, more affordable and more reliable energy,” the Minister said. “The Tina River Hydropower Development Project will strengthen our energy security, reduce dependence on imported diesel and help lower electricity costs for families, businesses and government services. “We value the strong partnership between the Solomon Islands Government, Solomon Power, Australia and all project stakeholders working together to deliver this transformative investment.” Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said the project demonstrated the strength of the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership. “The Tina River project is Australia’s largest climate-finance investment in the Pacific and reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Solomon Islands’ development priorities,” High Commissioner Roach said. “This transmission line will help provide cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity for Solomon Islanders, supporting economic growth and improving everyday lives.” Solomon Power Board Chair David Quan said the transmission line would play a vital role in connecting renewable energy to consumers. “The transmission line is the link between the renewable energy generated at Tina River and the people and businesses who will use it every day,” Mr Quan said. “Once complete, it will improve the reliability of electricity supply and support a more sustainable electricity system for Solomon Islands. “We are pleased that construction is now underway and look forward to working closely with our partners to deliver this important infrastructure.” The Tina River Hydropower Development Project is the largest renewable energy initiative in Solomon Islands. Beyond providing cleaner energy, it is creating jobs, strengthening local skills and supporting economic growth. More than 190 S olomon Islanders are currently employed across the broader project, with additional employment opportunities expected as construction progresses. The project also includes initiatives that support education, training and safe employment opportunities for women and girls. [end] AHC statement The post Cheaper, cleaner electricity moves closer for Honiara first appeared on Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) .
霍尼亚拉的家庭、企业和政府服务更接近于获得更便宜、更可靠的电力,22公里的输电线建设已开始,该输电线将通过隆加发电站将蒂娜河水电设施连接到霍尼亚拉国家电网。 所罗门群岛政府、所罗门电力公司和澳大利亚今天在输电线工程的签字仪式上标志着这一里程碑。承包商Reeves Envico和CE Group已动员到现场,建设现已开始。 输电线是更广泛的蒂娜河水电开发项目的关键部分。一旦完成,它将从水电设施向霍尼亚拉输送高达15兆瓦的可再生电力,帮助减少对柴油发电的依赖,同时提高能源安全性和可靠性。该项目预计将在2028年初完成。 澳大利亚通过太平洋基础设施融资设施(AIFFP)为输电线项目贡献约1.8亿所罗门元,资金来源包括优惠融资和赠款。 矿业、能源和农村电气化部长德里克·马努阿里(Hon. Derek Manuari)表示,该项目将为所罗门群岛人民带来长期利益。 “今天的里程碑使所罗门群岛更接近一个由更清洁、更实惠和更可靠的能源驱动的未来,”部长说。 “蒂娜河水电开发项目将增强我们的能源安全,减少对进口柴油的依赖,并帮助降低家庭、企业和政府服务的电力成本。 “我们重视所罗门群岛政府、所罗门电力公司、澳大利亚及所有项目利益相关者之间的强大合作伙伴关系,共同推动这一变革性投资。” 澳大利亚高级专员杰夫·罗奇(Jeff Roach)表示,该项目展示了所罗门群岛与澳大利亚之间的伙伴关系的力量。 “蒂娜河项目是澳大利亚在太平洋地区最大的气候融资投资,反映了我们对支持所罗门群岛发展优先事项的长期承诺,”罗奇高级专员说。 “这条输电线将帮助为所罗门群岛人民提供更便宜、更清洁和更可靠的电力,支持经济增长并改善日常生活。” 所罗门电力公司董事会主席大卫·全(David Quan)表示,输电线将在将可再生能源连接到消费者方面发挥重要作用。 “输电线是蒂娜河产生的可再生能源与每天使用它的人们和企业之间的纽带,”全先生说。 “一旦完成,它将提高电力供应的可靠性,并支持所罗门群岛更可持续的电力系统。 “我们很高兴建设现已开始,并期待与我们的合作伙伴密切合作,交付这一重要基础设施。” 蒂娜河水电开发项目是所罗门群岛最大的可再生能源倡议。除了提供更清洁的能源外,它还创造了就业机会,增强了当地技能,并支持经济增长。 目前,超过190名所罗门群岛人正在更广泛的项目中就业,随着建设的推进,预计将有更多就业机会。该项目还包括支持教育、培训和为女性和女孩提供安全就业机会的倡议。 [end] AHC声明 该文章最初出现在所罗门群岛广播公司(SIBC)上。
Construction of the new Kirakira Wharf in Makira-Ulawa Province has reached 90 per cent completion, with the remaining works expected... The post Kirakira Wharf Nears completion as Construction Reaches 90% appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
位于马基拉-乌拉瓦省的新基里基拉码头的建设已达到90%的完工率,剩余的工程预计...... 该文章最初发布在In-depth Solomons上。
Kirakira Wharf reaches 90% completion, boosting maritime transport and economic growth in Makira-Ulawa Province Construction work on the Kirakira wharf structure in Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) has reached 90% toward its full completion. The remaining works include the approach road upgrade and protection that features designs to withstand natural elements. Development of onshore facilities, mainly the [...] The post Kirakira Wharf Construction Reaches 90% Completion appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
基拉基拉码头建设已完成90%,促进马基拉-乌拉瓦省的海洋运输和经济增长 马基拉-乌拉瓦省(MUP)基拉基拉码头的建设工作已完成90%。剩余的工作包括接入道路的升级和防护,设计旨在抵御自然因素。岸上设施的发展,主要是[...] 该文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
Specialized piling machine arrives at Ahanga Wharf, keeping Bellona Island wharf project on track for December 2026 6th August 2026 The contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), for the Ahanga Wharf project on Bellona Island, Rennell Bellona Province, has delivered a specialized machine capable of handling the complex task of foundation piling works. The [...] The post Ahanga Wharf Project Resumes Progress with Acquisition of Advanced Piling Equipment appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
专用打桩机抵达阿汉加码头,使贝洛纳岛码头项目按计划于2026年12月完成 2026年8月6日,负责贝洛纳岛阿汉加码头项目的中国土木工程建设公司(CCECC)交付了一台专用机器,能够处理基础打桩工作的复杂任务。[...] 该文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
Communities call for Areo–feeder road Improvement By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Communities served by the Areo Feeder Road in Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita are calling on their constituency leaders and the government to consider repairing the deteriorating sections of the road and proceed with plans to extend it to Gwaiako Village. The feeder road serves hundreds of people who rely heavily on agriculture as their main source of income. However, the poor condition of the road and lack of proper road infrastructure to the interior communities has prevented vehicles from travelling beyond Areo Village, making it difficult for farmers to transport their produce to markets. Villagers are also urging the government to move forward with the proposed extension of the feeder road from Areo to Gwaiako in the highlands, a project they believe would significantly improve access to essential services and economic opportunities. According to community members, officers from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) conducted a survey last year alongside local representatives to assess the proposed Areo–Gwaiako road project. The survey was welcomed and strongly supported by communities along the proposed route, who viewed it as an important step towards improving road connectivity. However, villagers say they have not received any updates since the survey was completed. Local farmer Fabiano Ngengemani at Gelabu village has appealed to the government and relevant authorities to provide an update on the proposed project, saying it is a vital development for the people of the area. "Our communities are eager to see this project become a reality because it will greatly improve our ability to transport agricultural produce to market," Mr Ngengemani said. "As a local farmer, having reliable road access has always been my dream. It will support development and allow us to expand our farming activities and improve our livelihoods." For the communities, the proposed Areo–Gwaiako feeder road would benefit not only farmers but also students travelling to Laugwata Community High School, patients seeking medical services at Areo Clinic, and residents travelling to Auki and other urban centres. They are now calling on the government and the West Kwara'ae Constituency Office to prioritise repairs to the existing feeder road while progressing plans for the long-awaited extension to Gwaiako. ////End/// Photo caption: Gwaiako Village in Ward 3, West Kwara'ae Constituency, Malaita Province, still needs proper road access to improve connectivity and transportation.
社区呼吁改善 Areo–支路 作者:所罗门·洛法纳 所罗门星报,奥基 在马莱塔的西克瓦拉’艾选区,受益于 Areo 支路的社区呼吁他们的选区领导人和政府考虑修复道路的恶化部分,并继续计划将其延伸至 Gwaiako 村。 该支路服务于数百名主要依赖农业作为收入来源的人们。 然而,路况不佳和缺乏通往内陆社区的适当道路基础设施,导致车辆无法通行至 Areo 村,使农民难以将农产品运输到市场。 村民们还呼吁政府推进从 Areo 到高地 Gwaiako 的支路扩建计划,他们认为这一项目将显著改善对基本服务和经济机会的获取。 根据社区成员的说法,基础设施发展部(MID)的官员去年与当地代表一起进行了调查,以评估提议的 Areo–Gwaiako 道路项目。 该调查得到了沿提议路线的社区的欢迎和强烈支持,他们认为这是改善道路连接的重要一步。 然而,村民们表示,自调查完成以来,他们尚未收到任何更新。 Gelabu 村的当地农民 Fabiano Ngengemani 向政府和相关部门呼吁,要求提供有关提议项目的更新,称这是该地区人民的重要发展。 “我们的社区渴望看到这个项目成为现实,因为它将大大改善我们将农业产品运输到市场的能力,”Ngengemani 先生说。 “作为一名当地农民,拥有可靠的道路通行一直是我的梦想。这将支持发展,使我们能够扩大农业活动,改善我们的生计。” 对于社区而言,提议的 Areo–Gwaiako 支路不仅将惠及农民,还将惠及前往 Laugwata 社区高中上学的学生、在 Areo 诊所寻求医疗服务的患者,以及前往奥基和其他城市中心的居民。 他们现在呼吁政府和西克瓦拉’艾选区办公室优先修复现有的支路,同时推进期待已久的 Gwaiako 扩建计划。 ////结束/// 照片说明:Gwaiako 村在西克瓦拉’艾选区,马莱塔省,仍然需要适当的道路通行以改善连接性和运输。
PORT LAWS NEED URGENT REVIEW: TANANGADA | The Solomon Islands Government has been urged to carry out a full review of the Ports Act and the rules governing privately operated wharfs and international maritime facilities. Speaking in Parliament during his response to the Speech from the Throne, Hon. Jimson Tanangada said ports are vital to the country's economy because they handle exports and imports, including fuel, food, machinery, construction materials, and mining equipment. He said effective port management is also important for government revenue, customs enforcement, national security, trade, investment, environmental protection, maritime safety, and protecting the country's sovereignty. Hon. Tanangada said reviewing the Ports Act will help ensure Solomon Islands has stronger laws to support safe, secure, and efficient port operations. Visual credit @ NPSI Media
港口法律亟需审查:塔南加达 | 所罗门群岛政府被敦促对《港口法》和管理私人运营码头及国际海事设施的规则进行全面审查。在议会回应国王演讲时,吉姆森·塔南加达(Jimson Tanangada)议员表示,港口对国家经济至关重要,因为它们处理包括燃料、食品、机械、建筑材料和矿山设备在内的进出口。他表示,有效的港口管理对政府收入、海关执法、国家安全、贸易、投资、环境保护、海事安全以及保护国家主权也很重要。塔南加达议员表示,审查《港口法》将有助于确保所罗门群岛拥有更强的法律,以支持安全、高效的港口运营。 视觉来源 @ NPSI Media
BY JOSES SAREN Central Province has held an unqualified audit opinion for five consecutive years, cementing its place as a national leader in provincial financial management. The 2022/23 result means Central Province’s financial statements have been assessed as reliable, complete and compliant with accounting standards for the fifth year running, according to a compiled statement from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) released August 4. An unqualified opinion, the highest of the four audit grades, indicates sound financial management, transparency and effective internal controls, according to the statement. Central Province’s path to this point was not immediate. The province received disclaimer opinions — the OAG’s most serious finding, issued when auditors cannot form an opinion due to insufficient records — from 2012/13 to 2016/17. It broke through with its first qualified opinion in 2017/18, then achieved its first unqualified opinion the following year, in 2018/19, and has held that standard every year since. MPGIS attributed the province’s consistency to sustained reform, capacity building and institutional strengthening carried out with support from the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP). Central Province has already submitted its 2024/25 financial statements on time, though the OAG’s opinion on that year’s accounts is still awaited. The OAG audits financial data and gives opinions. There are four types of opinions. Unqualified Opinion (Clean Audit): This is the best possible feedback. It means the financial statements are reliable, transparent and accurately represent the agency’s financial position. Qualified Opinion: The auditor finds the financial statements are mostly accurate, but identifies specific, non-pervasive gaps or errors in certain areas. Adverse Opinion: The financial statements are materially incorrect, unreliable and do not fairly present the financial state of the entity. This indicates severe systemic issues. Disclaimer of Opinion: The auditor is completely unable to form an opinion due to a severe lack of supporting documents, missing records, or poor financial accounting systems. Disclaimer of opinion has historically been a recurring challenge across several Solomon Islands public sectors and ministries.
作者:约瑟斯·萨伦 中央省连续五年获得无保留审计意见,巩固了其在省级财务管理中的国家领导地位。 根据省政府与机构强化部(MPGIS)于8月4日发布的汇总声明,2022/23年的结果表明,中央省的财务报表在连续五年中被评估为可靠、完整且符合会计标准。 无保留意见是四种审计等级中最高的,表明财务管理健全、透明,内部控制有效。 中央省走到这一步并非一帆风顺。该省在2012/13至2016/17年间曾收到免责声明意见——这是审计师因记录不足而无法形成意见时发出的最严重发现。 2017/18年,该省首次突破,获得有保留意见,随后在2018/19年获得首个无保留意见,并自那以后每年保持这一标准。 MPGIS将该省的一贯表现归因于在省级治理强化计划(PGSP)支持下进行的持续改革、能力建设和机构强化。 中央省已按时提交了2024/25年的财务报表,尽管对该年度账目的审计意见仍在等待中。 OAG负责审计财务数据并给出意见,共有四种类型的意见。 无保留意见(清洁审计):这是最佳反馈,意味着财务报表可靠、透明,并准确反映机构的财务状况。 有保留意见:审计师发现财务报表大部分准确,但在某些领域识别出具体的、非普遍性的缺口或错误。 不利意见:财务报表在实质上不正确、不可靠,未能公正地呈现实体的财务状况。这表明存在严重的系统性问题。 免责声明意见:审计师因缺乏支持文件、记录缺失或财务会计系统不良而完全无法形成意见。 免责声明意见在所罗门群岛的多个公共部门和部门中历来是一个反复出现的挑战。
BY RODRICK DESURI Auki Local contractor Exodus Trade Development has successfully completed its maintenance contract along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae. The unsealed road maintenance covers 9 kilometers, from Ambu Junction to Busurata Head Road Village, a statement by the Ministry of Infrastructure (MID) on Tuesday this week said. Exodus Construction Group says the successful completion of the nine-kilometre Busurata Road maintenance project in Central Kwara’ae has strengthened its confidence and capacity to undertake more construction work in the future. The company’s managing director said the project demonstrates the group’s growing capability as a local construction contractor. “This achievement has strengthened our capacity and capabilities to undertake more construction projects in the future,” he said. He said the project faced challenges and delays due to heavy rainfall but was completed within the agreed project timeframe. The managing director also thanks the road crew and engineering team from the MID for their hard work and support throughout the project. “I commend our road crew for their dedication on the ground and the engineering team from the Ministry for their continued support,” he said. Exodus Construction Group is among local contractors that were awarded infrastructure development projects in Malaita under the Australian Government-supported National Transport Fund. Other active projects nearing completion include the Maoa–Hauhui Road in South Malaita, the Manpaoa–Subobona Road in North-East Malaita, and the tar-sealing of the Kwaibala–Oibola Road. The Ministry’s Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) office in Auki continues to monitor the projects to ensure they meet required quality standards. Photo credit: MID For feedback, contact: rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 当地承包商Exodus Trade Development成功完成了在中央Kwara’ae的Busurata道路的维护合同。 未铺砌道路的维护覆盖了9公里,从Ambu Junction到Busurata Head Road Village,基础设施部(MID)在本周二的声明中表示。 Exodus Construction Group表示,成功完成中央Kwara’ae的9公里Busurata道路维护项目增强了其未来开展更多建设工作的信心和能力。 该公司的董事总经理表示,该项目展示了该集团作为当地承包商日益增长的能力。 “这一成就增强了我们未来开展更多建设项目的能力和能力,”他说。 他表示,由于大雨,该项目面临挑战和延误,但在约定的项目时间内完成。 董事总经理还感谢MID的道路团队和工程团队在整个项目中的辛勤工作和支持。 “我赞扬我们的道路团队在现场的奉献,以及来自该部的工程团队的持续支持,”他说。 Exodus Construction Group是获得澳大利亚政府支持的国家交通基金下的基础设施发展项目的当地承包商之一。 其他接近完成的活跃项目包括南马莱塔的Maoa–Hauhui道路、东北马莱塔的Manpaoa–Subobona道路,以及Kwaibala–Oibola道路的沥青铺设。 MID在奥基的交通基础设施管理服务部(TIMSD)办公室继续监测这些项目,以确保它们符合所需的质量标准。 照片来源:MID 反馈请联系:rodrickdesuri50@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Australia hands over three West New Georgia projects as Community Partnerships opens second 2026 funding round Three projects in West New Georgia/Vona Vonva funded under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program have been officially handed over, with the Australian High Commission currently accepting applications for the program’s second funding round of 2026. The Qurasae Water [...] The post NEW COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR WEST NEW GEORGIA/VONA VONA appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
澳大利亚正式移交三个西新乔治亚项目,社区伙伴关系计划开启2026年第二轮资金申请。根据所罗门群岛-澳大利亚社区伙伴关系计划资助的三个西新乔治亚/沃纳沃纳项目已正式移交,澳大利亚高级专员公署目前正在接受该计划2026年第二轮资金的申请。Qurasae水...... 这篇文章最初发布在Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
BY JOSES SAREN Choiseul Province has secured its first-ever unqualified audit opinion for the 2022/23 financial year, ending more than a decade in which it consistently received qualified audit opinions. An unqualified audit opinion is the highest standard of financial reporting and accountability. It means that financial statements are reliable, complete and comply with accounting standards and legal requirements, and that sufficient evidence was made available to auditors. According to a statement from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Choiseul received qualified audit opinions from 2012 through to 2021/22, before the 2022/23 audit — released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) — elevated the province to an unqualified opinion for the first time in its history. A senior provincial officer described the achievement as significant for public trust, saying the result shows years of effort to strengthen financial systems. The Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP) and MPGIS said they provided technical assistance, mentoring and capacity building to support the milestone. “We congratulate the leadership and public officers of Choiseul Province. “This achievement did not happen overnight. It is the result of years of hard work, discipline, and commitment to transparency,” said Dr Derek Futaiasi, Permanent Secretary of MPGIS. The result places Choiseul alongside Central Province among provinces that have achieved an unqualified audit opinion, as national reforms to provincial financial management continue. MPGIS said further support will continue to be provided to help other provinces work towards the same standard. For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:乔塞斯·萨伦 乔伊瑟尔省在2022/23财年获得了首次无保留审计意见,结束了十多年来持续收到保留审计意见的局面。 无保留审计意见是财务报告和问责制的最高标准。 这意味着财务报表可靠、完整,并符合会计标准和法律要求,且审计师获得了充分的证据。 根据省政府和机构强化部(MPGIS)的一份声明,乔伊瑟尔在2012年至2021/22年间收到保留审计意见,直到2022/23年的审计——由审计总署(OAG)发布——首次将该省提升至无保留意见。 一位高级省官员将这一成就描述为对公众信任的重要意义,称这一结果显示了多年来加强财务系统的努力。 省治理强化计划(PGSP)和MPGIS表示,他们提供了技术支持、指导和能力建设,以支持这一里程碑。 “我们祝贺乔伊瑟尔省的领导和公务员。 “这一成就不是一蹴而就的。它是多年努力、纪律和对透明度承诺的结果,”MPGIS常务秘书德里克·富泰亚西博士说道。 这一结果使乔伊瑟尔与中央省并列,成为实现无保留审计意见的省份之一,随着国家对省级财务管理的改革持续进行。 MPGIS表示,将继续提供进一步支持,帮助其他省份朝着同一标准努力。 反馈请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Ruru'uhe take initiative to build their own road By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki While many communities across Solomon Islands continue to wait for government-funded road infrastructure, the people of Ruru'uhe in South Malaita have taken the initiative to build their own road. Using locally available resources, basic tools, and their own labour, the community has been constructing a feeder road linking their village to the existing Small Malaita Constituency [SMC] road. The self-funded project has drawn widespread public admiration and support, highlighting the community's determination to improve access and drive its own development. According to a statement by Zamker Media, which first highlighted the Ruru'uhe community's self-funded road project, the road was built through months of hard work and collective effort. "Located in the Small Malaita interior, the community spent weeks and months organising and mobilising its members to construct a feeder road connecting to the existing SMC road," the statement said. "They used spades to dig gravel and wheelbarrows to transport it, as shown in the photographs. It is understood that the community received no external funding for the project. "Through their collective efforts, they are relying on their own manpower to construct this feeder road." The statement further noted that for decades, communities in the South Malaita highlands have faced significant transportation challenges, particularly when transporting building materials for essential community projects such as clinics, schools, churches, and sanitation facilities. "Having road access to these communities is a major relief for the hardworking people and will undoubtedly boost development projects, including church buildings, clinics, schools, and individual housing projects," the statement said.
鲁鲁乌赫居民主动修建自己的道路 所罗门·洛法纳 撰 所罗门星报,奥基 在所罗门群岛许多社区仍等待政府资助道路基础设施之际,南马莱塔鲁鲁乌赫居民已经主动着手修建自己的道路。 社区利用当地可获得的材料、基本工具和自身劳动力,修建一条连接村庄与现有小马莱塔选区(SMC)道路的支路。 这一自筹资金的项目赢得公众广泛赞赏和支持,也显示社区改善交通条件、推动自身发展的决心。 最先报道鲁鲁乌赫社区自建道路项目的Zamker Media在声明中说,这条道路是社区经过数月辛勤劳动和集体努力建成的。 声明说:“该社区位于小马莱塔内陆,居民用数周乃至数月组织并动员成员,修建一条连接现有小马莱塔选区道路的支路。” “正如照片所示,他们用铁锹挖取砂石,再用独轮车运输。据了解,社区没有为该项目获得任何外部资金。 “他们依靠集体努力和自身人力修建这条支路。” 声明还指出,数十年来,南马莱塔高地社区一直面临严重交通困难,尤其是在为诊所、学校、教堂和卫生设施等重要社区项目运输建筑材料时。 声明说:“这些社区获得道路通行条件,将极大缓解勤劳居民面对的困难,并必将推动教堂、诊所、学校和个人住房等发展项目。”
Local Contractor Completes Busurata Road Maintenance Local contractor Exodus Trade Development has successfully completed its maintenance contract along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae. The unsealed road maintenance covered 9 kilometers, from Ambu Junction to Busurata Head Road Village. Jeremiah Fono’ota, Managing Director of Exodus Group, said that they finished the contract scope for this road about two weeks ago. “We faced challenges during implementation, such as continuous rain earlier this year, but we managed to complete the work,” he said. The works include clearance, drainage improvement, regraveling, and other road safety features. “I commend our road crew for their persistence on the ground and the engineering team from the ministry for their support throughout the project.” Adding, “This achievement strengthens our capacity as a local group and boosts our confidence to undertake larger projects in the near future.” Busurata Road runs through one of Malaita’s key agricultural regions in the highlands of Kwara’ae, serving as a vital route for local communities and economic activities. Funded by the Australian Government through the National Transport Fund (NTF), this project aims to improve market access, enhance service delivery, and promote safer travel for the people of Kwara’ae. Three other NTF active contracts include maintenance along South Road from Maoa to Hauhui, which is nearly complete. The Northeast Road (Manpaoa to Subobono) is also approaching completion, connecting the Fataleka and Baegu region and sealing the first 5 km corridor from Kwaibala to Oibola, which began two months ago. However, the project experienced delays due to environmental assessment requirements, which have now been cleared. Work is resuming this week and is expected to be completed by the end of September. The ministry’s Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) in Auki continues to monitor the projects to ensure all phases meet quality standards. - MID Press //Ends//
当地承包商完成布苏拉塔道路维护 当地承包商Exodus Trade Development已顺利完成中夸拉阿埃布苏拉塔道路的维护合同。 未铺装道路维护路段全长9公里,从安布路口延伸至布苏拉塔路头村。 Exodus集团董事总经理杰里迈亚·福诺奥塔表示,他们约两周前完成了该道路合同规定的工程范围。 他说:“实施过程中我们遇到了一些挑战,例如今年早些时候持续降雨,但我们仍设法完成了工程。” 工程包括清障、改善排水、重新铺设砂砾以及其他道路安全设施。 “我要赞扬道路施工队在现场坚持不懈,也感谢该部工程团队在整个项目期间给予支持。” 他还说:“这项成果增强了我们作为本地团队的能力,也提高了我们近期承接更大型项目的信心。” 布苏拉塔道路穿过夸拉阿埃高地的马莱塔重要农业区之一,是当地社区出行和经济活动的重要通道。 项目由澳大利亚政府通过国家运输基金(NTF)资助,旨在改善市场通达性、加强服务提供,并让夸拉阿埃居民出行更加安全。 国家运输基金另外三项在建合同包括从毛阿至豪惠的南部道路维护,目前已接近完成。 东北道路曼保阿至苏博博诺路段也接近完工。该道路连接法塔莱卡和贝古地区,其中从夸伊巴拉至奥伊博拉的首个5公里封层路段于两个月前开工。 不过,项目曾因环境评估要求而延误,目前相关问题已经解决。本周将恢复施工,预计9月底前完成。 该部设在奥基的运输基础设施管理服务司(TIMSD)继续监督项目,确保各阶段均达到质量标准。 ——基础设施发展部新闻稿 //结束//
Cabinet to make Decision on Sufferance wharves By EDDIE OSIFELO Solomon Star, Honiara Cabinet is yet to make a decision on the future of sufferance wharves in the country. This follows confirmation from internal sources that there is a split within Cabinet over whether to shut down sufferance wharves such as Goodwood at Ranadi, East Honiara while allowing Leeroy Port to continue operating. According to the sources, some Members of Parliament [MP] want Leeroy Port to continue operating while Goodwood Wharf is shut down. However, other MPs have opposed the idea, saying that if Goodwood Wharf is to be shut down, the same decision must also apply to Leeroy Port. The Solomon Star followed up with Minister of Infrastructure Development [MID] Ricky Fuo’o on the issue, and he said Cabinet’s decision on sufferance wharves is awaiting advice from the Attorney-General. “So AG is working on an advice for Cabinet. “Once it’s ready, we will make a media release,” he said. Attorney-General Gabriel Suri urged Solomon Star to check with the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary’s Office for any update on the issue. Meanwhile, Solomon Islands Maritime Authority [SIMA] has clarified that Goodwood port facility is not ISPS-certified and SIMA has not issued a Statement of Compliance as international port. “Goodwood may handle and store cargoes that have already been first processed through the appropriate port and border control arrangements. “As with any commercial port, warehouse or industrial facility, security measures such as fencing, access controls and surveillance should be implemented to protect people and properties,” SIMA said in a statement issued late Monday. SIMA encourages all persons, companies and facility operators involved in the handling, storage or transport of cargo to implement appropriate security measures whenever dealing with ships and cargo, regardless of whether the cargo originates from domestic or international shipping operations. SIMA added, it will continue to work with SIPA, Customs and facility operators to ensure appropriate maritime security arrangements are maintained in accordance with applicable laws and international security standards. The sufferance wharf issue is controversial and has resulted in three Ministers of Finance looking after the portfolio from May 2, 2024, to May 7, 2026, under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). They were Harry Kuma, Trevor Manemahaga and Rexon Ramofafia. The GNUT came up with a decision on sufferance wharves before former Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was removed in a motion of no confidence following the Court of Appeal’s order for Parliament to meet to debate the motion. The former Cabinet agreed that Leeroy Port at Ranadi, East Honiara, would operate under the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA). It also decided that sufferance wharves throughout the country would be closed as the Government moved to review the Ports Act and all related legislation governing international ports. The then GNUT Cabinet approved a comprehensive suite of reforms as part of its policy to consolidate and modernise port operations, ensuring alignment with national economic, security and regulatory interests. The reforms centred on three key decisions: 1. Formalisation of Leeroy Port under SIPA Leeroy Port would be formally brought under the operational and management authority of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and governed by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority Act. As a result, all port fees, dues and pilotage charges at Leeroy Port would be levied and collected by SIPA. The move was intended to standardise port operations, strengthen safety and security compliance, and ensure that all port-related revenues were properly channelled into national coffers. 2. Regulatory Reform of Ports Legislation Cabinet directed a comprehensive review and reform of the Ports Act and all related legislation governing international ports. The review aimed to modernise the legal framework by closing regulatory gaps, strengthening compliance mechanisms, and aligning Solomon Islands’ port governance with international best practices in security, efficiency and environmental protection. 3. Closure of All Sufferance Wharves Cabinet also approved the closure of all private sufferance wharves. Exceptions would only be considered under strict criteria and would have to clearly demonstrate alignment with defined national interest policy objectives. The measure was aimed at curbing revenue leakage, strengthening biosecurity and customs controls, and consolidating maritime trade through officially regulated ports. The then Cabinet’s decisions were forwarded to the Controller of Customs, John Lagi, and other relevant stakeholders for implementation. However, it is still unclear whether the current GREAT Government, under Prime Minister Matthew Wale, will continue with the same decision left by the GNUT. //End// Image supplied.
内阁尚未对全国临时码头的未来做出决定。 这源于内部消息的确认,内阁内部对是否关闭如位于东霍尼亚拉的Goodwood码头的临时码头存在分歧,同时允许Leeroy港继续运营。 根据消息来源,一些国会议员希望Leeroy港继续运营,而关闭Goodwood码头。 然而,其他国会议员对此表示反对,认为如果Goodwood码头要关闭,同样的决定也必须适用于Leeroy港。 《所罗门星报》就此问题向基础设施发展部长Ricky Fuo’o进行了跟进,他表示内阁对临时码头的决定正在等待总检察长的建议。 “所以总检察长正在为内阁准备建议。 “一旦准备好,我们将发布媒体声明,”他说。 总检察长Gabriel Suri敦促《所罗门星报》向总理新闻秘书办公室查询该问题的任何更新。 与此同时,所罗门群岛海事局(SIMA)澄清Goodwood港设施并未获得国际港口安全认证(ISPS),且SIMA尚未发布国际港口的合规声明。 “Goodwood可以处理和存储已经通过适当港口和边境控制安排首次处理的货物。 “与任何商业港口、仓库或工业设施一样,应实施围栏、出入控制和监控等安全措施,以保护人员和财产,”SIMA在周一晚间发布的声明中表示。 SIMA鼓励所有参与货物处理、存储或运输的个人、公司和设施运营商在处理船舶和货物时,无论货物来源于国内还是国际航运操作,都要实施适当的安全措施。 SIMA补充说,它将继续与所罗门群岛港务局(SIPA)、海关和设施运营商合作,以确保根据适用法律和国际安全标准维护适当的海事安全安排。 临时码头问题颇具争议,导致三位财政部长在2024年5月2日至2026年5月7日间负责该职务,隶属于国家团结与转型政府(GNUT)。 他们分别是哈里·库马(Harry Kuma)、特雷弗·马内马哈加(Trevor Manemahaga)和雷克森·拉莫法菲亚(Rexon Ramofafia)。 在前总理杰里迈亚·马内莱(Jeremiah Manele)因上诉法院要求国会召开会议讨论不信任动议而被罢免之前,GNUT已就临时码头问题作出决定。 前内阁同意位于霍尼亚拉东部兰纳迪的利罗伊港(Leeroy Port)将由所罗门群岛港务局(SIPA)运营。 同时决定全国范围内的临时码头将关闭,政府将对港口法及所有相关国际港口立法进行审查。 当时的GNUT内阁批准了一系列全面的改革,作为其巩固和现代化港口运营政策的一部分,确保与国家经济、安全和监管利益保持一致。 改革集中在三个关键决定上:1. 利罗伊港在SIPA下的正式化 利罗伊港将正式纳入所罗门群岛港务局(SIPA)的运营和管理权限,并受所罗门群岛港务局法的管辖。因此,利罗伊港的所有港口费用、税款和引航费将由SIPA征收和收取。此举旨在标准化港口运营,加强安全和合规性,确保所有与港口相关的收入正确流入国家财政。 2. 港口立法的监管改革 内阁指示对港口法及所有相关国际港口立法进行全面审查和改革。该审查旨在通过填补监管空白、加强合规机制,并使所罗门群岛的港口治理与国际最佳实践在安全、效率和环境保护方面保持一致,从而现代化法律框架。 3. 关闭所有临时码头 内阁还批准关闭所有私人临时码头。 只有在严格标准下,才会考虑例外情况,并必须明确展示与国家利益政策目标的一致性。 该措施旨在遏制收入流失,加强生物安全和海关控制,并通过官方监管的港口巩固海上贸易。 当时内阁的决定已转交给海关局局长约翰·拉吉(John Lagi)及其他相关利益相关者以便实施。 然而,目前尚不清楚在总理马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)领导下的现任GREAT政府是否会继续执行GNUT留下的相同决定。
SINBIP CREATES 10k+ JOBS, TRAINED 170 TECHNICIANS By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has created around 10,000 local jobs at various stages of its implementation and trained more than 170 local professional technicians. Thats according to Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Cai Weiming. Speaking at the official handover of the project, Ambassador Cai said the project had not only expanded the country's digital infrastructure but also created employment and skills development opportunities for Solomon Islanders. He said eight special training sessions were conducted on communication operations and maintenance, helping to develop more than 170 local professional technicians. “The project created around 10,000 local jobs at various stages and hosted eight special training sessions on communication operation and maintenance, cultivating more than 170 local professional technicians,” Ambassador Cai said. The project also involved the deployment of advanced digital equipment supplied by Huawei, with a permanent technical support team of 25 specialists stationed in Solomon Islands to provide long-term technical services. Ambassador Cai said the team would provide full-cycle technical support to ensure the sustainability and effective operation of the infrastructure. He described the successful completion of SINBIP as a shared achievement involving the Solomon Islands Government, Chinese companies, local authorities, communities and landowners. Ambassador Kai acknowledged the Ministry of Communication and Aviation for its coordination and support in ensuring the delivery of the project. He also commended engineers and technicians from China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei for working under challenging conditions to turn the project from plans into reality. He said the installation of 161 communication towers across the country was made possible through the dedication and professional collaboration of the technical teams. “Thank you for your unyielding will and professional collaboration to put 161 towers from blueprints into reality,” he said. Ambassador Cai also acknowledged local authorities, community leaders and landowners who facilitated access to project sites and supported the teams during implementation. He said their contribution was invaluable to the successful completion of the project. The PRC Envoy described SINBIP as another example of the strong partnership between China and Solomon Islands, saying its successful delivery was the result of coordinated efforts from all parties involved. “The smooth delivery of this project is a fruitful outcome of coordinated efforts by all parties,” he said. The project is expected to strengthen digital connectivity across Solomon Islands while creating opportunities for further economic development, digital skills training and employment in the country's growing information and communications technology sector. //End// Photo caption: Local contractor working on a tower.
所罗门国家宽带基础设施项目(SINBIP)创造了约1万个当地就业机会,并培训了170多名当地专业技术人员。 根据中国驻所罗门大使蔡伟明阁下的说法。 在项目的正式移交仪式上,蔡大使表示,该项目不仅扩展了国家的数字基础设施,还为所罗门岛民创造了就业和技能发展机会。 他说,项目进行了八场关于通信操作和维护的特别培训,帮助培养了170多名当地专业技术人员。 “该项目在各个阶段创造了约1万个当地就业机会,并举办了八场关于通信操作和维护的特别培训,培养了170多名当地专业技术人员,”蔡大使说。 该项目还涉及华为提供的先进数字设备的部署,25名专家组成的永久技术支持团队驻扎在所罗门群岛,提供长期技术服务。 蔡大使表示,该团队将提供全周期技术支持,以确保基础设施的可持续性和有效运行。 他将SINBIP的成功完成描述为所罗门群岛政府、中国公司、地方当局、社区和土地所有者共同的成就。 蔡大使感谢通信和民航部在确保项目交付方面的协调和支持。 他还赞扬了中国港湾工程公司(CHEC)和华为的工程师和技术人员在艰苦条件下工作,将项目从计划变为现实。 他说,全国范围内161个通信塔的安装得益于技术团队的奉献和专业合作。 “感谢你们不屈不挠的意志和专业合作,将161个塔从蓝图变为现实,”他说。 蔡大使还感谢地方当局、社区领导和土地所有者,他们为项目现场的访问提供便利,并在实施过程中支持团队。 他说,他们的贡献对项目的成功完成至关重要。 中国驻所罗门大使将SINBIP描述为中所之间强大伙伴关系的又一个例证,表示其成功交付是所有参与方协调努力的结果。 “该项目的顺利交付是各方协调努力的丰硕成果,”他说。 该项目预计将加强所罗门群岛的数字连接,同时为国家日益增长的信息和通信技术部门创造进一步的经济发展、数字技能培训和就业机会。 //结束// 照片说明:当地承包商正在塔上工作。
By Agnes Menanopo The Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) has received six new vehicles from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to strengthen its operational capacity across Solomon Islands. The donation, handed over today, includes two off-roads and four pickups valued at more than SBD 1.5 million. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Cai Weiming, described the vehicles as a “beautiful gift” to the Solomon Islands Government. He said the vehicles would strengthen the Ministry’s law enforcement capabilities by improving transport efficiency, enhancing on-site service delivery, supporting efforts to combat transnational crime, and helping officers respond to emerging border security challenges. “They are vivid examples of the practical and efficient cooperation between China and Solomon Islands,” Ambassador Cai said. He added that immigration management cooperation is an important component of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Solomon Islands. Minister for Immigration, Hon. Harry Kuma, thanked the Chinese Government for its continued support and generosity. Group photo He said the new vehicles would significantly improve the mobility of immigration officers as they carry out key responsibilities in immigration administration, border management, compliance monitoring, inspections, and enforcement operations throughout the country. “As our nation continues to strengthen border security, facilitate lawful travel and immigration, and improve public service delivery, access to reliable transport is essential. “These vehicles will enable our officers to respond more efficiently, deliver services more effectively, and uphold the integrity of our immigration system in support of national security and sustainable economic development,” Minister Kuma said. He added that the assistance also aligns with the national government’s broader development agenda of strengthening public institutions, improving government service delivery, and building resilient national systems capable of responding to the growing needs of our country. [end] The post China donates vehicles to boost Immigration operations first appeared on Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) .
作者:阿格尼丝·梅纳诺波 所罗门群岛商务、工业、劳工和移民部(MCILI)的移民处今天收到来自中华人民共和国驻所罗门群岛大使馆的六辆新车,以增强其在所罗门群岛的运作能力。 此次捐赠包括两辆越野车和四辆皮卡,价值超过150万所罗门元。 在交接仪式上,中华人民共和国驻所罗门群岛大使蔡伟明阁下将这些车辆称为所罗门群岛政府的“美丽礼物”。 他表示,这些车辆将通过提高运输效率、增强现场服务能力、支持打击跨国犯罪的努力以及帮助官员应对新出现的边境安全挑战,来增强该部的执法能力。 “它们是中国与所罗门群岛之间务实高效合作的生动例证,”蔡大使说。 他补充说,移民管理合作是中国与所罗门群岛全面战略伙伴关系的重要组成部分。 移民部长哈里·库马阁下感谢中国政府的持续支持和慷慨。 合影 他表示,新车辆将显著提高移民官员在全国范围内执行移民管理、边境管理、合规监测、检查和执法等关键职责的流动性。 “随着我们国家继续加强边境安全、便利合法旅行和移民、改善公共服务交付,可靠交通的获取至关重要。 “这些车辆将使我们的官员能够更高效地响应、更加有效地提供服务,并维护我们移民系统的完整性,以支持国家安全和可持续经济发展,”库马部长说。 他补充说,这项援助还与国家政府加强公共机构、改善政府服务交付以及建立能够应对我们国家日益增长需求的韧性国家系统的更广泛发展议程相一致。 [结束] 这篇文章最初出现在所罗门群岛广播公司(SIBC)上。
PRC Envoy: Digital Infrastructure to Open New Opportunities for Solomon Islanders By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Cai Weiming says the completion of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) represents more than the handover of telecommunications infrastructure, describing it as a gateway to a more connected digital future. Speaking at the SINBIP official handover ceremony, Friday, Ambassador Cai said the project would create opportunities for inclusive development and help connect remote communities across Solomon Islands to the modern information world. “Today, we are not just handing over towers, cables, servers, and technical equipment. We are handing over the opportunities of a digital future,” Ambassador Cai said. The official handing over ceremony was held at Tenaru school area, Malango ward. He said the infrastructure would help bridge the country's urban rural digital divide, which has for years limited access to online education, e-commerce and digital health services. “In many parts of this beautiful country, students have difficulties accessing online education resources. “Entrepreneurs have been unable to tap into e-commerce potentials, and patients have lacked the bandwidth for online medical services,” he said. Under the project Chinese Government provided more than 500 million Chinese yuan in concessional loans through the Export-Import Bank of China to support the national broadband infrastructure project, which was launched in August 2023. According to Ambassador Cai, the project was implemented over the past three years through coordination between the Solomon Islands Government's Ministry of Communication and Aviation, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei. The project has established 161 communication base stations supported by solar power systems across all nine provinces and 35 major outlying islands. It has also laid more than 1,000 kilometres of microwave transmission trunk lines, creating a nationwide information network designed to overcome the geographical challenges posed by Solomon Islands' scattered islands. Ambassador Cai said national broadband population coverage had increased from less than 50 per cent to 86 per cent. He said the upgrading of outdated 2G and 3G networks in many remote areas to 3G and 4G services would significantly support social and economic development and improve people's livelihoods. However, the PRC envoy said the true success of the project should not be measured by the number of towers built, but by the opportunities created for ordinary Solomon Islanders. “The true measure of this project's success will not be in the number of towers erected, but in the number of businesses started, the number of children educated, and the number of lives improved,” he said. He said the new infrastructure could create opportunities for rural businesses to compete with those in Honiara, while allowing local artisans to market their products internationally. He also pointed to opportunities for young Solomon Islanders to work remotely for international companies without having to leave their home communities. “Online education becomes possible. Distance will not determine destiny anymore,” Ambassador Cai said. He said every child, regardless of where they were born, would now have easier access to online education resources. Ambassador Cai also described the handover of the 161 communication towers as a legacy of cooperation between China and Solomon Islands and a commitment to a more connected and prosperous future. He said bilateral relations between the two countries had continued to develop since diplomatic ties were established in 2019, with cooperation producing tangible results across various sectors. He also reaffirmed China's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the new Solomon Islands Government. He said China's cooperation with Solomon Islands was based on what he described as the “Fully Respects Principle”, including respect for the country's sovereignty and independence, the will of its people, culture and traditions, as well as Pacific Island countries' efforts to strengthen unity. He said China's cooperation came with no political strings attached and was not forcibly imposed. Ambassador Cai said China was willing to further align its development strategies with those of the Solomon Islands Government and deepen cooperation across various fields. He concluded by wishing the SINBIP project success and expressing hope that the new digital infrastructure would generate innovation and lasting benefits for the people of Solomon Islands. “May this project bring lasting benefits to the people of Solomon Islands. May the friendship between our two countries continue to flourish and blossom,” he concluded. ///End// Photo caption: PRC Ambassador Cai Weiming speaking on Friday during the project handover.
中国驻所罗门群岛大使蔡伟明表示,所罗门群岛国家宽带基础设施项目(SINBIP)的完成不仅仅是电信基础设施的交接,而是通向更紧密数字未来的门户。 在SINBIP官方交接仪式上,蔡大使表示,该项目将为包容性发展创造机会,并帮助将所罗门群岛偏远社区与现代信息世界连接起来。 “今天,我们交接的不仅是塔、缆线、服务器和技术设备。我们交接的是数字未来的机会,”蔡大使说。 官方交接仪式在马朗戈区的Tenaru学校区域举行。 他表示,这一基础设施将帮助弥合该国城市与乡村之间的数字鸿沟,这种鸿沟多年来限制了在线教育、电子商务和数字健康服务的获取。 “在这个美丽国家的许多地方,学生们在获取在线教育资源方面面临困难。 “企业家无法利用电子商务的潜力,患者缺乏在线医疗服务所需的带宽,”他说。 根据该项目,中国政府通过中国进出口银行提供了超过5亿人民币的优惠贷款,以支持这一于2023年8月启动的国家宽带基础设施项目。 蔡大使表示,该项目在过去三年中通过所罗门群岛政府通信与航空部、中国港湾工程公司(CHEC)和华为的协调实施。 该项目在九个省和35个主要外岛建立了161个由太阳能系统支持的通信基站。 它还铺设了超过1000公里的微波传输干线,创建了一个旨在克服所罗门群岛分散岛屿所带来的地理挑战的全国信息网络。 大使蔡表示,全国宽带覆盖率已从不足50%提高到86%。 他说,许多偏远地区的过时2G和3G网络升级为3G和4G服务,将显著支持社会和经济发展,改善人们的生活。 然而,中华人民共和国特使表示,该项目的真正成功不应仅以建造的塔数来衡量,而应以为普通所罗门群岛人民创造的机会来评估。 “这个项目成功的真正衡量标准不在于建造的塔数,而在于新创办的企业数量、受教育的儿童数量以及改善的生活数量,”他说。 他说,新基础设施可以为农村企业提供与霍尼亚拉的企业竞争的机会,同时允许当地工匠将他们的产品推向国际市场。 他还指出,年轻的所罗门群岛人可以为国际公司远程工作,而无需离开他们的家乡社区。 “在线教育成为可能。距离将不再决定命运,”蔡大使说。 他说,每个孩子,无论出生在哪里,现在都能更容易地获取在线教育资源。 蔡大使还将161个通信塔的移交描述为中国与所罗门群岛合作的遗产,以及对更紧密和繁荣未来的承诺。 他说,自2019年建立外交关系以来,两国的双边关系持续发展,合作在各个领域取得了切实成果。 他还重申了中国加强与新所罗门群岛政府合作的承诺。 他说,中国与所罗门群岛的合作基于他所称的“充分尊重原则”,包括尊重该国的主权和独立、人民的意愿、文化和传统,以及太平洋岛国加强团结的努力。 他说,中国的合作没有附加政治条件,也不是强加的。 蔡大使表示,中国愿意进一步与所罗门群岛政府对接发展战略,深化各领域的合作。 他最后祝愿SINBIP项目成功,并表达希望新的数字基础设施能够为所罗门群岛人民带来创新和持久的利益。 “愿这个项目为所罗门群岛人民带来持久的利益。愿我们两国之间的友谊继续蓬勃发展,”他总结道。 ///结束// 照片说明:中华人民共和国大使蔡维铭在项目移交仪式上发言。
BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands recorded steady growth in mobile, internet and social media use in 2025, although more than half of the country’s population remains without internet access, according to the latest DataReportal’s Digital 2026 report. The report shows there were 567,000 cellular mobile connections in the country at the end of 2025, equivalent to 67.2 percent of the total population. This represents an increase of 14,000 connections, or 2.6 percent, compared to the previous year. Most of these connections—85.9 percent—were broadband-enabled through 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The commercial estimates are based on Meta’s advertising data and is not an independently verified count of active users, but it indicates the platform’s scale. Internet usage also continued to improve, with an estimated 358,000 internet users recorded in October 2025. This translates to an internet penetration rate of 42.5 percent of the national population, up by 8,285 users from the previous year. Despite the increase, the report estimates that about 485,000 Solomon Islanders, or 57.5 percent of the population, remained offline at the end of 2025, highlighting the continuing challenge of expanding digital access across the country. Social media recorded the strongest growth among all digital indicators. Active social media user identities reached 205,000, accounting for 24.3 percent of the population. This was an increase of 44,000 users, or 27.2 percent, compared with 2024. The report also found that 57.2 percent of internet users in the Solomon Islands accessed at least one social media platform. Men accounted for 52.9 percent of social media users, while women represented 47.1 percent. Facebook remained the country’s most widely used social media platform with 205,000 users, followed by Messenger with 78,800 users, LinkedIn with 33,000 members, and Instagram with 29,000 users. Reddit had 3,750 users, while X, formerly known as Twitter, recorded 2,316 users. Instagram posted the fastest annual growth among major platforms, expanding by 73.9 percent, while Facebook users increased by 27.2 percent over the same period. In contrast, X experienced a decline in advertising reach during the year. The report attributes its findings to analysis by Kepios using data from GSMA Intelligence, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), national telecommunications authorities and major digital platforms. While the figures point to steady progress in the country’s digital transformation, they also underscore the need for greater investment in affordable internet services and digital infrastructure to connect the thousands of Solomon Islanders who remain offline. For feedback, contact: gagahened@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:内德·加加赫 根据最新的DataReportal数字2026报告,所罗门群岛在2025年移动、互联网和社交媒体使用方面持续增长,尽管该国超过一半的人口仍未接入互联网。 报告显示,截至2025年底,该国的移动电话连接数为567,000个,相当于总人口的67.2%。 与去年相比,这一数字增加了14,000个连接,增幅为2.6%。其中大多数连接——85.9%——是通过3G、4G和5G网络实现的宽带连接。 这些商业估算基于Meta的广告数据,并不是独立验证的活跃用户统计,但它表明了该平台的规模。 互联网使用也持续改善,预计到2025年10月记录到358,000名互联网用户。这意味着全国人口的互联网普及率为42.5%,比去年增加了8,285名用户。 尽管有所增加,报告估计到2025年底,约有485,000名所罗门群岛居民,或57.5%的人口,仍然处于离线状态,突显了在全国范围内扩大数字接入的持续挑战。 社交媒体在所有数字指标中记录了最强劲的增长。活跃的社交媒体用户身份达到了205,000个,占人口的24.3%。与2024年相比,增加了44,000名用户,增幅为27.2%。 报告还发现,57.2%的互联网用户在所罗门群岛至少访问过一个社交媒体平台。男性占社交媒体用户的52.9%,女性占47.1%。 Facebook仍然是该国使用最广泛的社交媒体平台,拥有205,000名用户,其次是Messenger(78,800名用户)、LinkedIn(33,000名成员)和Instagram(29,000名用户)。Reddit有3,750名用户,而X(前身为Twitter)记录了2,316名用户。 在主要平台中,Instagram的年增长最快,增长了73.9%,而Facebook用户在同一时期增加了27.2%。相比之下,X在这一年广告覆盖率有所下降。 报告将其发现归因于Kepios的分析,使用了来自GSMA Intelligence、国际电信联盟(ITU)、国家电信管理机构和主要数字平台的数据。 虽然这些数据表明该国数字转型的稳步进展,但也强调了对可负担得起的互联网服务和数字基础设施的更大投资的必要性,以连接仍然离线的数千名所罗门群岛居民。 如需反馈,请联系:gagahened@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY JOSES SAREN The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has delivered 161 telecommunications towers across all nine provinces, raising national broadband population coverage from less than 50 percent to 86 percent, according to project data released at the handover ceremony on Friday. Funded through a concessional loan from the Export-Import Bank of China and built by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei Technologies over 1,091 days, the project involved laying more than 1,000 kilometres of microwave transmission trunk lines across the archipelago’s scattered islands. The towers are distributed as follows: Province Number of Towers Guadalcanal 35, Western Province 34, Malaita 24, Makira 18, Isabel 15, Central Islands 14, Choiseul 11, Temotu 9, Rennell & Bellona 1, totaling 161 towers. Ambassador Cai Weiming said construction teams “traversed all nine provinces and 35 major outer islands, from the east to the west of Solomon Islands” to complete the network. Minister for Communication and Aviation Fredrick Kologeto confirmed that 41,000 square metres of customary land was secured for construction of the tower sites. “Throughout the project lifecycle — from conceptual design to construction — several key challenges were encountered, including land issues, geographical distribution across scattered islands, and logistics,” Minister Kologeto said. “This experience has strengthened the Government’s capacity to deliver future national infrastructure projects.” The towers are supported by solar power supply systems and utilise both microwave and VSAT backhaul connections, making them suitable for remote locations with limited grid access. As of April 2025, 102 towers had been constructed, with 28 operational and 37 awaiting activations. The project was implemented in three phases: Guadalcanal, Central Islands, and Isabel provinces in Phase 1; Western and Choiseul provinces in Phase 2; and Malaita, Makira & Ulawa, Temotu, and Renbel provinces in Phase 3. CHEC South Pacific Division Managing Director Chen Wei said the project team overcame “multiple hurdles, including inter-island material transportation, tight construction schedules amid rainy seasons, and harsh working conditions at remote mountainous base station sites.” Solomon Tower Limited (STL), the state-owned enterprise established to manage the infrastructure, has signed a commercial agreement with Our Telekom (Solomon Telekom Company Limited) covering revenue sharing on all mobile calls and data usage from the towers. As of December 2024, 25 operational towers had generated SBD$2.3 million in gross revenue, with income expected to increase as more towers become operational. The Government aims to complete all 161 towers before the end of 2026, with the network expected to provide 3G/4G coverage to 80 percent of the population. Photo: Supplied For feedback, contact: josessaren@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:乔斯·萨伦 根据在周五的交接仪式上发布的项目数据,所罗门群岛国家宽带基础设施项目(SINBIP)在所有九个省份交付了161座电信塔,将全国宽带人口覆盖率从不足50%提高到86%。 该项目通过中国进出口银行的优惠贷款资助,由中国港湾工程有限公司(CHEC)和华为技术有限公司在1091天内建设,涉及在该群岛分散的岛屿上铺设超过1000公里的微波传输干线。塔楼分布如下: 省份 塔楼数量 瓜达尔卡纳尔 35 西部省 34 马莱塔 24 马基拉 18 伊莎贝尔 15 中央岛屿 14 乔伊斯尔 11 特莫图 9 伦内尔与贝洛纳 1 总计161座塔楼。 大使蔡伟明表示,建设团队“遍及所有九个省和35个主要外岛,从所罗门群岛的东部到西部”以完成网络建设。 通信与航空部长弗雷德里克·科洛盖托确认,为塔楼建设确保了41000平方米的传统土地。 “在项目生命周期内——从概念设计到建设——遇到了几个关键挑战,包括土地问题、分散岛屿的地理分布和物流,”科洛盖托部长说。“这一经验增强了政府交付未来国家基础设施项目的能力。” 这些塔楼由太阳能供电系统支持,并利用微波和VSAT回程连接,使其适合于电网接入有限的偏远地区。截至2025年4月,已建成102座塔楼,其中28座投入运营,37座待激活。 该项目分三个阶段实施:第一阶段为瓜达尔卡纳尔、中央岛屿和伊莎贝尔省;第二阶段为西部和乔伊斯尔省;第三阶段为马莱塔、马基拉与乌拉瓦、特莫图和伦贝尔省。 中国港湾南太平洋分公司总经理陈伟表示,项目团队克服了“多重障碍,包括岛际物资运输、雨季紧张的施工进度以及偏远山区基站的恶劣工作条件。” 所罗门塔楼有限公司(STL),这一国有企业成立以管理基础设施,已与我们的电信(所罗门电信有限公司)签署了商业协议,涵盖所有来自塔楼的移动通话和数据使用的收入分享。截至2024年12月,25座投入运营的塔楼已产生230万所罗门元的总收入,随着更多塔楼投入运营,收入预计将增加。 政府计划在2026年底之前完成所有161座塔楼,预计网络将为80%的人口提供3G/4G覆盖。 照片:提供 反馈请联系:josessaren@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Power outage paralyses Choiseul's provincial capital By Gehazi Seko Solomon Star, Honiara A prolonged power outage that has affected Taro and Supizae for almost a week has disrupted government operations, businesses, development activities, prompting renewed calls for Solomon Power to urgently restore electricity in the provincial capital. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the extended blackout has exposed the serious impact unreliable electricity is having on the province and questioned the delayed response to the outage. The resident said the interruption to the electricity supply has created widespread hardship for residents, government offices, businesses and ongoing development projects. "Taro is not a rural village; it is the provincial headquarters of Choiseul Province," the resident said. "It is home to government offices, businesses, public services, development projects and a growing population. "As the provincial capital, essential services such as electricity should be restored promptly whenever technical faults occur. According to the resident, government offices have been unable to operate at full capacity because the standby generators currently being used cannot power all office equipment. The situation has delayed important administrative work and affected the delivery of essential public services. Businesses have also been severely impacted, with many unable to keep frozen and refrigerated goods in safe condition, resulting in financial losses. Construction and other development projects have also been disrupted by the prolonged blackout. The outage has further affected households across Taro and Supizae, leaving many families without adequate lighting and other basic services that depend on electricity. The resident called on Solomon Power's management to urgently provide a generator capable of meeting the electricity demands of the provincial capital while a permanent solution is implemented. "As the provincial urban centre of Choiseul Province, Taro deserves an electricity supply that meets an appropriate standard of reliability and supports the needs of its residents, businesses and government institutions," the resident stated. The resident also urged Solomon Power to treat the situation as a priority, saying that people deserve a prompt and effective solution to restore reliable electricity services without further delay. //end//
停电瘫痪了乔伊索省 省会 作者:Gehazi Seko 所罗门星报,霍尼亚拉 一场持续近一周的停电影响了塔罗(Taro)和苏皮扎(Supizae),扰乱了政府运作、商业活动和发展项目,促使人们再次呼吁所罗门电力公司(Solomon Power)紧急恢复省会的电力供应。 一位要求匿名的居民表示,长时间的停电暴露了不可靠电力对该省造成的严重影响,并质疑对停电的反应为何如此迟缓。 这位居民表示,电力供应的中断给居民、政府办公室、企业和正在进行的发展项目造成了广泛的困难。 “塔罗不是一个乡村;它是乔伊索省的省会,”这位居民说。 “这里有政府办公室、企业、公共服务、发展项目和不断增长的人口。 “作为省会,电力等基本服务在技术故障发生时应及时恢复。 根据这位居民的说法,政府办公室无法充分运作,因为目前使用的备用发电机无法为所有办公设备供电。 这一情况延误了重要的行政工作,并影响了基本公共服务的提供。 企业也受到严重影响,许多企业无法保持冷冻和冷藏商品的安全状态,导致经济损失。 建筑和其他发展项目也因长时间停电而受到干扰。 停电进一步影响了塔罗和苏皮扎的家庭,许多家庭缺乏足够的照明和其他依赖电力的基本服务。 这位居民呼吁所罗门电力公司的管理层紧急提供一台能够满足省会电力需求的发电机,同时实施永久解决方案。 “作为乔伊索省的省级城市中心,塔罗应当拥有符合适当可靠性标准的电力供应,以支持居民、企业和政府机构的需求,”这位居民表示。 这位居民还敦促所罗门电力公司将此情况视为优先事项,称人们应当迅速有效地恢复可靠的电力服务,而不再拖延。 //end//