Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund Enters into Landmark Agreement

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed its first-ever development cooperation agreement in the Pacific region with the Government of Solomon Islands (SIG), marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.

Since its foundation in 1974, the fund has financed more than 800 projects worth more than $21 billion in more than 100 countries. Source: arabnews.com

Solomon Islands and San Marino Establish Diplomatic Relations

The Agreement to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the United Nations.

Infrastructure Ministry Urges Public to Protect Road Reserves

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) is urging property owners and communities in Honiara and the provinces to stop building on designated road reserves.

Driving Standards to Improve as Honiara Traffic Increases

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is enhancing driving standards to ensure a safer future for all road users.

CBSI Grants Money Transfer Service License to IumiCash

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has officially granted IumiCash ltd with a Money Transfer Service (MTS) license.

Features

Mr. Teiba Mamu, SGP Project Manager drinking from one of the new project’s tap in Tikopia.

Beyond the Edge, My First Journey to the Most Remote Island in Solomon: Tikopia

By Teiba Mamu

After several years working with the Small Grants Programme funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and administered by UNDP, I thought I had a good sense of what “remote” meant in the Solomon Islands.