📢ROTIMA: Earth, Water and Community

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The winning name for the tunnel boring machine brings together Malango language, the Tina River and the communities connected to it.Betivatu Community High School student Allen Kela has given the tunnel boring machine a name with deep local meaning: ROTIMA. The winning entry, submitted by the Form 3 student, draws each syllable from the landscape, language and communities connected to the Tina River.RO comes from the Malango words Roro and Roro’o. Roro is a mole cricket that digs tunnels underground—an apt symbol for a machine working beneath the surface. Roro’o describes a sound like water falling from a height, linking …

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📢 Tina River Hydro Development Project Observes Chupu Ceremony with Roha and Gaegae Tribes.

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The Project Office and Tina Hydropower Limited joined the Powerhouse landowning tribes and government representatives to honour Guadalcanal customary reconciliation protocol, culminating in a Memorandum of Understanding signing.Central Guadalcanal, 28 July 2026 — The Tina River Hydropower Development Project has taken a decisive and proactive step in honouring the customary land rights of affected tribes and rebuilding trust following the successful conduct of a Chupu Ceremony at the Powerhouse Site.The ceremony brought together representatives of the Roha Tribe, Gaegae Tribe, Habusi/Komureo and surrounding communities, the Project Office under the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Tina Hydropower Limited, Hyundai …

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Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Hosts Presentation on Mid-Term Socioeconomic Survey Findings

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) recently hosted a presentation on the findings of the Mid-Term Socioeconomic Survey, delivered by Mr. Gerard Fitzgerald, the project’s MTS consultant. Stakeholders from various components (Community Benefit Sharing-Phase 2, Tina Hydropower Limited, Solomon Power) including Concessional Finance Partners (Asian Development Bank and the World Bank) and Lenders Technical Advisors attended the presentation by the Consultant. The Mid-Term Socioeconomic Study (MTS) assesses the social and economic conditions of communities affected by the TRHDP. The study tracks changes since the Baseline Study (BLS), which was conducted during the pre-construction phase, and compares them with conditions …

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📢 Tina River Hydropower Project’s Gender Steering Committee Reviews Progress on Gender and SEAH Initiatives.

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Gender Steering Committee convened its second meeting on 30 June 2026, bringing together key project stakeholders to review progress on gender initiatives and the implementation of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) prevention measures across the project.Held at the Solomon Power Conference Room in Ranadi, the meeting brought together representatives from the Tina River Hydropower Project Office (PO), Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC), Sino Hydro Corporation Limited, the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP II), and Solomon Power. The meeting provided an important platform to assess progress, share lessons learned, and …

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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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World Bank ESF Practice Manager Visits Tina River Hydropower Development Project, Observing Landmark Progress.

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The World Bank Environment and Social Safeguards Framework (ESF) Practice Manager, Mr. Africa Olojoba and other members from the World Bank team , Ms.Nathalie Staelens – Lead Environmental Specialist, Ms. Khine Thwe Wynn – Environmental Specialist, Ms. Joyce Onguglo – Social Development Specialist and Ms. Yulia Zakrevskaia – Energy Specialist  visited the Tina Hydro Development Project (THDP) site on 27th March 2026, to observe firsthand the progress of the landmark renewable energy project.The visit commenced at the Hyundai Engineering Company, Site Office, where the delegation received a safety induction presentation outlining the project’s safety protocols. The team then proceeded to …

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TRHDP Stakeholders Review Social Impact Monitoring Results for Quarter 1 2026—Strengthen Community Monitoring Coordination.

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The Project Office (PO) recently hosted the Tina River Hydropower Development Project’s Social Impact Monitoring Plan (SIMP) Quarter 1 2026 Results Disclosure Meeting, convening key project stakeholders to share monitoring findings, discuss emerging social issues, and strengthen coordination for community engagement and monitoring activities.The disclosure session was facilitated by the PO Social Monitoring Officer, Ms Adi Biliki, and attended by representatives from Solomon Power, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL),  Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC), Community Benefits Sharing Project (CBSP 2), and the Project Office (PO). The meeting provided an important platform for stakeholders to collectively assess project-related social impacts, review community feedback, …

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Project Steering Committee Convenes to Review Progress on Tina River Hydropower Development Project.

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Photo 1 — PSC Meeting Group Photo Project Manager- Mr. Pradip Verma presenting the progress to the Project Steering Committee.The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) held its Q2 2026 Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara. The meeting brought together senior representatives from the Solomon Islands Government, development finance partners, and the project team to review implementation progress since the last PSC meeting on 4 March 2026.The meeting was attended in person and virtually by senior representatives from the Solomon Islands Government (MNPDC, MMERE, MOFT, MECDM), the developer Tina Hydropower …

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Important Notice: Bahomea & Malango Communities of Central Guadalcanal.

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”VOIS BLO IU HEMI IMPORTANT” RE: Community Benefit Share Trust (CBSTF) 2025 Annual General Meeting The Bahomea and Malango Community Benefit Share Trust Fund Board of Trustees warmly invites all community members, partners, and stakeholders to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This important gathering will provide updates on the Trust’s activities, updates on the sub-grants and future plans. It is also an opportunity for you to hear directly from the Trustees, share your views, and contribute to strengthening transparency and accountability in the management of community benefits. Date: 11th June 2026 Time: 9AM-12PM Venue: National Hosting Authority Multi-Functional Hall, KG V1, Opposite BNBM …

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🛡️ Safety Starts with Respect: Empowering Workers at the Tina River Hydropower Project.

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At the Tina River Hydropower Project, the safety and wellbeing of every worker is paramount. This commitment extends beyond physical safety to ensuring that all workers are treated with dignity, respect, and protected from all forms of harm.With a large, diverse workforce that is predominantly male and made up of both international and local workers, the project recognises the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone both men and women. In such a dynamic setting, clear awareness and strong safeguards are essential to protect all workers and uphold respectful behaviour across the workplace.As part of this commitment, …

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Tina River Hydropower Project Marks International Earth Day with Local Schools.

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Malango Ward, Solomon Islands — April 23–24, 2026Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd. (HEC), together with Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) and the Project Office (PO), commemorated International Earth Day with a series of educational and environmental activities at Betivatu Community High School and Rate Community High School in Malango Ward. The celebrations began on April 23rd at Betivatu Community High School and continued on April 24th at Rate Community High School. Both events brought together students, teachers, and community partners to highlight the importance of environmental protection and sustainable practices.  HEC and its partners delivered a presentation to students, focusing on global …

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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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Mbahomea Women Launch Constitution Following Landmark Leadership and Governance Training Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal—23 April 2026.

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The Mbahomea Zone 3 Women’s Association has reached a historic milestone following the successful completion of a two-day leadership and governance training, concluding in the official launch of its constitution on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at Tina 3 Community, Mbahomea Region, Central Guadalcanal.The event marks a significant step forward for the women of Mbahomea, signalling not only the conclusion of an intensive capacity building program but also the formal beginning of a new era of organized leadership, accountability, and collective action.Building Strong Foundations for LeadershipThe training brought together women leaders from across Mbahomea to strengthen their understanding of governance, leadership …

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Community Benefit Sharing Trust Fund  (CBSTF) Board Members visit Tina Hydro Dam Site.

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On 19 April 2026, members of the CBSTF Board of Trustees (BoT), Project Management Unit (PMU) staff, the Tina Hydro Project Office, and the Fund Management Office (FMO) participated in a field visit to the Tina River Hydropower Project (TRHP) dam site. The visit provided an important opportunity for the BoT to observe project progress firsthand and deepen their understanding and appreciation of the project landscape and future implications for the Tina communities.The afternoon program commenced with a safety induction and briefing, underscoring the project’s strong commitment to workplace safety and risk management at the site. This was followed by …

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Strengthening Biodiversity Partnerships on Guadalcanal 🌿🦜.

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The Tina Hydro Development Project-Project Office and our concessional funding partners from World Bank, and Asian Development Bank recently conducted a site visit to Toledo Zoo at GPPOL 2, Guadalcanal Province. This is part of the ongoing engagement to support biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship activities linked to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project. The visit was accompanied by representatives from Stantec NZ, and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) team members.  Photo 1 – Members of CFPs, Toledo Zoo and Project Office during the Toledo Zoo site visit on GPPOL 2.The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the …

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Hands-On Safety Training Prepares TRHDP Stakeholders for Tunnelling Operations.

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The Concessional Financing Partners (CFPs), led by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Korea Ex-Im Bank and the Government of Australia conducted the March 2026 mission to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP). As part of their ongoing commitment to building project capacity in monitoring and supervision, WB OHS specialist Mr Edwark Nock delivered a full-day training focused primarily on tunnelling operations and oversight. One strategy used to improve the effectiveness of the tunnelling OHS training was to place OHS and technical teams into mixed groups, allowing participants to build a shared understanding of tunnelling processes, associated hazards, …

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Kick-off Meetings Advance March 2026 Mission for Tina River Hydropower Project.

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The Concessional Financing Partners (CFPs), led by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Korea Ex-Im Bank and the Government of Australia continued the March 2026 mission to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) with a full day of kick-off and technical meetings in Honiara on 25th March 2026. The programme brought together the Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) and the Project Office, with Solomon Power, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), Hyundai Engineering Co. (HEC), the Owner’s Engineer, Lender’s Technical advisers (LTA), the Dam Safety Advisory Panel and financing partners to review …

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Concessional Financing Partners begin safeguards discussions for March 2026 mission to Tina River Hydropower Project.

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The Concessional Financing Partners (CFPs), led by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, commenced the safeguards programme of the March 2026 implementation support mission for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) on Monday, 23 March 2026. The day brought together the Project Office representing the Solomon Islands Government, Lender’s Technical Advisor, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), Hyundai Engineering Co. (HEC), the Owner’s Engineer, and other project partners to review environmental and social performance and confirm priority actions for the mission period. Photo 1 –View of Project Partners receiving Safeguards Status UpdatesThe programme opened with an internal safeguards kick-off …

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Project Office Participation in World Bank/ Asian Development Bank 10th Coffee Series on Land Screening and Land Access Management.  

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Project Office continued its engagement in practical safeguards learning through the 10th Environmental and Social Coffee Series on Land Screening and Land Access Management. The session was led by Sophia V. Georgieva, Senior Social Development Specialist, World Bank on 6th March 2026, and brought together development partners and project management units, with contributions from the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation Project and the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project. The training focused on the key principles of World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS5), including screening and eligibility, when ESS5 …

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Project Office Participation in World Bank/ Asian Development Bank 9th Coffee Series on Effective E&S Monitoring & Supervision.

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Project Office participated in the 9th Environmental and Social Coffee Series held on 27 February 2026, continuing its engagement in practical learning on safeguards implementation and lender reporting. Beatrice Yulo Gomez- Director, Office of Safeguards delivered the opening speech for the session and appreciated participants for their presence.Leading the presentation was Asian Development Bank (Kelekolio F. Tominik Safeguards Officer)  and Khyn Wynn from the World Bank (WB) sharing a brief presentation on effective monitoring and supervision and its importance. Photo 1 – Beatrice Yulo Gomez- Director, Office of Safeguards delivered the opening speech Photo 2 …

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