Project Updates

Community elects Management Committee and advances PA process in Upper Tina CatchmentHoniara, Solomon Islands -26 February 2026 - The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Project Office, in collaboration with government partners and tribal leaders, facilitated a two-day Protected Areas... 13th March 2026 Students of Betivatu Community High School in Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal participated in a special programme yesterday to mark International Women’s Day 2026, celebrated globally under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” The... From 8–12 December 2025, tribal leaders of the Upper Tina Catchment (UTC) gathered in a series of consultations aimed at strengthening collaboration, resolving longstanding issues, and advancing the establishment of Protected Areas (PAs) within the catchment. The purpose of these... Honiara, Monday 26 January — A joint team from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) sites as part of their regular monthly monitoring program. Representatives from the Project Office’s... The Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTA) Norconsult have concluded their final engagement for 2025 with stakeholders of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP). The mission brought together the Project Office (PO) representing the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), Tina Hydropower Limited... The Asian Development Bank (ADB) environment specialist and consultants invited personnel from ADB-funded projects across the country to attend a three-day training session that focused mainly on advanced environment and safeguards. The training program provided participants with the opportunity to... Empowering women is more than creating opportunities, it means amplifying their voices, strengthening their leadership, and providing platforms where they can thrive. The formation of the Malatoha Women’s Association reflects the dedication and leadership of the women of Malatoha, whose... The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) commenced the mid-term socio-economic field survey on 10th November 2025, led by Mr. Gerard Fitzgerard (International) and Consultant) and Mr Kellington Simeon, the local team lead, with the support of trained enumerators and... The construction of the Habusi Water Supply System has been successfully completed, representing a major achievement in improving access to safe and reliable water for the residents of Habusi and surrounding riverside communities. The newly installed gravity-fed water system now... Honiara, Solomon Islands — October 31, 2025 | World Bank's Environmental and Social (ES) Coffee SeriesThe Project Office (PO) Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) was honoured to attend and participate in the 8th session of the Coffee Series conducted in...
Upper Tina Catchment: Lasi Tribal Group Advances Discussions on Protected Areas Proposal for Barahau-Longa Area.
Empowering the Next Generation: Betivatu Students Celebrate International Women’s Day
Upper Tina Catchment Consultations: Charting a Way Forward.
World Bank and ADB Conduct Joint Monthly Compliance and Progress Visit.
Lenders’ Technical Advisors (LTA) Wrap Up Final Mission to TRHDP in 2025.
Advance Environment and Safeguard training 2025- Heritage Park, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Tina River Hydropower Project Promotes Women’s Participation and Leadership.
Commencement of the mid-term socio-economic survey for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP).
Completion of Habusi Water Supply System Marks Significant Milestone.
Project Office Participation in World Bank Coffee Series on Effective E&S Monitoring & Supervision.