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Bahomea and Malango Community Benefit Sharing Trust Fund Launches First Investment Cycle.

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Honiara, Solomon Islands — 11 June 2026 — The Bahomea and Malango Community Benefit Sharing Trust Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11 June 2026 at the KGVI Dining Hall, attended by more than 130 community members.The meeting marked an important milestone for the Bahomea and Malango Community Benefit Sharing Trust Fund (the Fund), confirming funding allocation for the first cycle of community sub-projects supported by the World Bank.Participants reviewed progress since 2024, including the establishment of the Fund Management Office, onboarding of the Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Committee, and development of key operational procedures. The …

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Solomon Islands Establishes Regional Cumulative Impacts Working Group.

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Annual RCIWG Meeting & Cumulative Impact Assessment Workshop — 30 April 2026.The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) reached a significant environmental and social governance milestone on 30 April 2026, with the convening of the Annual Meeting of the Regional Cumulative Impacts Working Group (RCIWG) and Cumulative Impact Assessment Workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. The gathering formally established the RCIWG as a binding multi-agency mechanism under the 2024 Cumulative Impacts Management Strategy (CIMS), fulfilling a key commitment under the Project’s Concessional Finance Parties agreements.The workshop which brought together over 30 representatives from across government, industry, civil society, and …

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UK High Commissioner Visits Tina Hydro Development Project to Observe Major Progress.

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The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency. Paul Turner, visited the Tina Hydro Development Project (THDP) site on 20th February 2026, accompanied by a team of UK energy specialists, to observe firsthand the progress of the landmark renewable energy project.The visit commenced at Garivera Campsite, where the delegation received an induction presentation outlining the project’s construction progress, safety protocols, and key engineering milestones. The team then proceeded to the Dam Site, before concluding their visit at the Powerhouse Site, which includes the main tunnel system currently under development.As a major contributor to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) …

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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭.

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President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masato Kanda, has described the Tina River Hydropower Project as a transformational initiative following his visit to the project site on 16th February 2026.Speaking during the visit, President Kanda said once completed, the project will deliver clean and reliable power to Honiara, supplying more than two-thirds of the city’s electricity needs.“This 15-megawatt plant will mark a major milestone in shifting Solomon Islands to clean energy,” President Kanda said. “This shift will lower electricity costs, helping businesses and communities thrive while ensuring long-term sustainability.”During his visit, President Kanda viewed construction progress from a …

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CBSP Hosts Induction Training for Community Advisory Committee Members.

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Honiara, Solomon Islands — January 20, 2026 — The Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) successfully conducted its induction training for members of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) under its community benefit share fund (CBSF) component at the CBSP Conference Room. The training introduced the committee’s mission, vision, and responsibilities, ensuring members are equipped for their roles under the CBSF.The Fund, which will be derived off revenues from the Tina Dam starting in 2028 aims to support socio-economic development and infrastructure community projects in Malango and Bahomea. By promoting sustainable development and fostering community participation, the Fund ensures that benefits from …

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Project Office TRHDP Participation for Global Solutions in Hydropower.

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Hydro 2025 – Thessaloniki, GreeceFrom 21st to 24th October 2025, global leaders, engineers, financiers, and environmental experts gathered in Thessaloniki for Hydro2025. This was a landmark event focused on exchanging challenges and opportunities for shaping the future of hydropower in a changing world. Among the many contributors, delegates, and power producers we were proud to see the Tina Hydropower Development Project Office (Mr. John Walenenea JNR-Biodiversity Officer PO) from the Solomon Islands actively participate, share insights from the Pacific and Learnings from global best practices. Photo 1 –  Discussion on Hydrology and Flood.The Conference included a total of 37 sessions …

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Tina River Hydropower Development Project Represented at the Asian Development Bank Regional Workshop on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) in Thailand.

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project was represented by Gender Focal Point Ms. Ella Wairiu at the Asian Development Bank Regional Workshop on Addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment, held during 15–17 October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.The workshop brought together over 40 participants, including project managers, gender and safeguards specialists, and national consultants from five countries: Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Tajikistan.From the Solomon Islands, the delegation also included representatives from:Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family AffairsSenior Secondary Education Improvement Project under the Ministry of Education and Human Resources DevelopmentAt the workshop, Ms. Wairiu shared experiences …

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Concessional Financing Partners Conclude Safeguard Mission to Tina River Hydropower (TRHDP) Project.

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The Concessional Financing Partners (CFPs), led by the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), have wrapped up a week-long safeguard mission to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP). The mission brought together the Project Office (PO) representing the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), Hyundai Engineering Corporation (HEC),  Sinohydro, and other partners to review environmental and social performance and agree on the next steps.The program began on Tuesday, 23 September, with the CFP delegation holding its first official meeting with the PO, which represents the SIG. Discussions concentrated on the implementation of the Construction …

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Strengthening Conservation Efforts with Institutional Stakeholders.

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Honiara, 25 September 2025 — A multi-stakeholder meeting was convened at the MMERE Board Room to advance conservation efforts in the Upper Tina Catchment (UTC). The session brought together representatives from the Project Office (PO), the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) – Environment Conservation Division (ECD), and the Concessional Finance Parties (CFPs) Mission Team, from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.The session acknowledged ECD’s role in protected-area management and addressed practical steps to accelerate work in the UTC, noting documentation gaps (including the absence of formal Protected Area submissions to date), institutional constraints …

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World Bank, ADB, MECDM, THL & PO-MMERE Site Visit to Tina River Hydropower Development Project: Friday 22 August 2025

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Representatives of the World Bank (Ioulia Zakrevskaia, Task Team Leader), the Asian Development Bank (Roka Sanda, Principal Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Office; James Taluasi, Environment Safeguards Officer; and Kelekolio Felise Tominiko, Safeguards Officer), and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (Mr Desmond Maedia- Sr. Environmental Officer) joined the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) Project Office for a scheduled site visit to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project. The visit formed part of routine lender and regulator monitoring to review construction progress and verify compliance with safety and environmental requirements.  Caption: Joint Inspection Team …

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Project Steering Committee Meeting – Thursday 21 August 2025.

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The Project Steering Committee for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project convened at the Heritage Park Hotel to review progress since this year May Project Steering Committee meeting and agree next steps across all project components.Chaired by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), the session brought together senior officials and partner organisations, including the MMERE Project Office, the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, Solomon Power, Guadalcanal Provincial Government, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL),  and Concessional Financing Parties – …

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Opposition Leader visits Tina Hydro project site.

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Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has visited the Tina Hydro Project on Wednesday 20th August 2025.Hon Wale and his delegation were briefed on the development progress of the project as well as the challenges faced.The Opposition Leader was also briefed on the community benefit initiatives flowing from the project.After the briefing, Hon Wale was taken for a tour at the dam site and the powerhouse site by the Tina Hydro Limited CEO Mr Hanyong Cho, Tina River Hydropower Development Project Manager Mr Pradip Verma and the project management team.Hon Wale has expressed gratitude on the current work on the ground.The Opposition …

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📚💡 Empowering Future Leaders: Selwyn College Form 6 science students Visit Tina River Hydropower Project Site.

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From Selwyn College to Tina River Hydropower Development Project Site! These young Form 6 Science students journeyed from West Guadalcanal to East Guadalcanal—traveling approximately 85.4km from Veranaaso to Malango Ward—for education and science.  Selwyn College students recently visited the Tina River Hydropower Project site, gaining firsthand experience of Solomon Islands’ flagship renewable energy development.  From the dam site to the powerhouse location, students explored how this transformative project is going to deliver clean, reliable energy for our future. Guided by the Project Office, HEC and Tina Hydropower Ltd engineers and staff, they learned about hydropower technology, environmental safeguards, and the role …

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📢 Saint Nicholas Anglican College Form 6 science students Visit Tina River Hydropower Project Site. 📍 

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Students and teachers from Saint Nicholas Anglican College were warmly welcomed to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) site on Wednesday 13 August 2025, as part of the project’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and educational outreach.The visit offered students a rare, hands-on opportunity to explore the progress of the Solomon Islands’ first large-scale renewable energy project. Guided by TRHDP engineers and staff, the group toured key project areas—including the dam site, powerhouse location, and access roads—while learning about the engineering, environmental, and social dimensions of the development.TRHDP’s Project Manager Mr. Pradip Verma and  Project team led the visit, …

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🔬 KGVI Form 6 Science Students Inspired by Tina River Hydropower Visit! ⚡

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A group of Form 6 Science students and two Science Teachers from King George VI National Secondary School visited the Tina River Hydropower Project on Monday 11 August 2025 — Solomon Islands’ largest renewable energy initiative.Organised by the Tina Hydropower Development Project Office with excellent support from the Developer, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) and Engineering Procurement and Construction Contractor, Hyundai Engineering Company, the students toured the dam construction site and powerhouse site, engaging with engineers and environmental experts. They explored real-world applications of science and discovered exciting career pathways in renewable energy, engineering, and environmental science.THL made a presentation which …

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Tina River Hydropower Project Welcomes ADB and World Bank Teams, Partners Commend Progress on Transformative Energy Project.

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Honiara, Solomon Islands, June 26, 2025 — The Tina River Hydropower Development Project last week welcomed senior representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank for a joint site visit to see firsthand the momentum building behind Solomon Islands’ first large-scale renewable energy project.The high-level delegation, which included ADB Director Emma Veve and World Bank Country Director for the Pacific and Papua New Guinea, Stephen Ndegwa, toured key sites along the Tina River corridor and reviewed critical progress. This included the near-completion of over 95 percent of the project’s access roads, which are already improving connectivity for …

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Women Lead the Way at Tina River Hydropower Development Project’s Quarterly Consultation.

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From June 17 to 19, 2025, the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) successfully held its Women’s Quarterly Consultation at Garivera Park in Guadalcanal Province under the theme “Empowering Women’s Voices for Sustainable Development around the Tina River Hydro Project.” Organized by the TRHDP Gender Team, the three-day forum brought together 45 women leaders from community women’s associations in Belaha, Malatoha, and Bahomea. They were joined by youth representatives and male leaders for a series of empowering presentations, interactive sessions, and participatory planning discussions.The consultation served as a critical platform for rural women to directly engage with project stakeholders, build …

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Major Milestone Achieved in Bahomea Community Water Supply Project.

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Honiara, Solomon Islands – 29 May 2025 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the drive toward clean and sustainable water access for rural communities, with the successful completion of deep borehole drilling works for the villages of Managikiki and Horohotu 2, under Phase 2 of the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP 2).The drilling works were carried out by local contractor Pacific Strata Drilling & Water Engineering Services, as part of a broader SBD 2.7 million investment. This investment aims to develop three modern water supply systems across Bahomea Ward, including riverside communities such as Namopila, Habusi, and others.At …

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Acting Prime Minister accorded progressive site visit to Tina Hydro Project.

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The Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Frederick Kologeto MP, was accorded a formal tour of the Tina Hydro Project site this morning. The visit allowed the Acting Prime Minister and accompanying ministers to witness firsthand the construction progress being made on the national energy project.Joining the Acting Prime Minister were Hon. Derrick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines and Rural Electrification; Hon. John Tuhaika Junior, Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs; and Hon. Cathy Nori, Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.The delegation visited both the Dam Site and the Power House, where they were briefed on current construction …

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Solomon Islands Advocates Nature as Strategic Infrastructure at Asia Clean Energy Forum.

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Manila, Philippines — The PS Dr. Chris Vehe of Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement during the session Biodiversity & Nature in Energy Infrastructure. He emphasized a transformative shift in infrastructure planning—recognizing biodiversity not as a constraint, but as a core strategic asset.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, the PS highlighted the groundbreaking approach of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project, positioning it as a model for nature-integrated infrastructure in the Pacific and beyond.“Traditionally, biodiversity considerations in energy projects …

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