Steady progress has been made on the upgrades to Santa Cruz Airfield, funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA).

Read more: Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade progressing well

The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation in partnership with the Governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand launched a Solomon Islands Computer Emergency Response Team (SICERT) project in collaborative efforts to combat cybersecurity threats in the country.

Read more: Solomon Islands launches SICERT project to combat cybersecurity threats

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation wish to inform other Government Ministries, supporting Government bodies and the public at large that on Tuesday the 20^th and Wednesday the 21^st of August, 2024, it will hold two great events that will take place consecutively at the Heritage Park Hotel.

Read more: ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE- LAUNCHING OF THE NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY POLICY AND THE NATIONAL AVIATION...

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

Senior officials from Solomon Islands and New Zealand successfully concluded their two-day negotiations to renew the Air Service Agreement (ASA) between the two countries.

Read more: Solomon Islands and New Zealand conclude negotiations on a new Air Service Agreement to enhance...