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Solomon Islands Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to (i) explore other modalities of procurement of essential drugs and non-consumables from overseas to ensure discontinued shortage of essential drugs and non-consumables; (ii) discuss with MOFT and agree on a ‘fast-track payment system’ for ports charges and agents fees, (iii) explore the acquisition of a dedicated ‘medical supplies ship’ that can undertake distribution of medical supplies including essential drugs and non-consumables to all provinces on a regular basis.

The Solomon Islands will see a new State Owned Enterprise (‘SOE’) emerge. As part of a Government reform program in the aviation sector, 10 Government operated Airfields including Honiara and Munda International Airports currently managed under the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (‘MCA’) will be transferred across to Solomon Islands Airports Corporation Limited (‘SIACL’).

Tendering is a process by which companies or organizations invite bids for projects or contracts. Winning a tender in the Pacific region can be a challenging task, as the competition can be intense and the requirements can be strict. However, with the right strategies and approaches, winning tenders in the Pacific can be a viable and profitable option for businesses. In this article, we will explore some of the solutions to winning tenders in the Pacific.

Australia’s SBD1.65billion infrastructure partnership with Solomon Islands has delivered its third industry training to support local industry winning more work and delivering better quality infrastructure

Work on the Maritime Essential Services Centre (MESC) located in Lami, Fiji for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is taking shape with earthworks and foundation structure being erected.