Solomon Islands Government

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation on Friday 31^st May, 2024 organised a farewell and welcome reception to farewell the Ministry’s outgoing Minister, Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka and Permanent Secretary, Moses Virivolomo and to officially welcome its new Minister, Honourable Fredrick Kologeto and Permanent Secretary, Alwyn Danitofea.

The occasion was held purposely to have the new Minister, Hon. Kologeto introducing himself to the Staff of MCA and also for the Ministry to convey acknowledgement and appreciation for the great work, commitment and leadership that the outgoing Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Virivolomo respectively rendered to the Ministry of Communication and Aviation over the last eight years or so. The staff of MCA used the occasion to also formally congratulate Mr. Danitofea, who formerly was the Director for the Ministry’s Communication Division taking up his new role as Permanent Secretary.

Read more: MCA FAREWELLS FORMER MINISTER AND PERMANENT SECRETARY, WELCOMES NEW MINISTER AND PERMANENT SECRETARY

The SBD 117 million Santa Cruz airfield upgrade is set to commence soon through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The works are being implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation and are supported by the World Bank.

Read more: Santa Cruz (Lata) Airfield Runway Upgrade Soon to Commence

The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry for Communication and Aviation (MCA) announced the county’s third Inclusive Digital Economy Score during a consultation session at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara today Tuesday 15th August 2023.

Read more: Solomon Islands’ Inclusive Digital Economy Score Improving Year on Year