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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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Upper Tina Catchment: Lasi Tribal Group Advances Discussions on Protected Areas Proposal for Barahau-Longa Area.

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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 (PA) awareness and consultation with the Lasi Tribal Group at Turaranga Community, Vulolo Ward, Central Guadalcanal on 25–26 February 2026. The consultation concluded with participants expressing support in principle for progressing the area identified by the Lasi Tribal Group as Barahau Longa through the Protected Areas Act 2010 process. Regarding PA Category Type, the preferred category is the Resource Management …

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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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Upper Tina Catchment Consultations: Charting a Way Forward.

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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 consultations is to provide awareness on the Protected Areas process to tribal leaders and representatives, and to hear their views on the future of conservation in the Upper Tina Catchment.The consultations were held across two key communities. The Ngongoti Community hosted discussions on 8 and 10 December, while the Namoraoni Community welcomed leaders on 11 and 12 December.Building Understanding Across …

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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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