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In an exciting development that underscores the strong partnership between Australia and the Solomon Islands, early infrastructure works have officially commenced at the Western Border Outpost and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force's (RSIPF) Hells Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) facility. These initiatives aim to bolster national and border security in the region. The projects are being undertaken through a joint venture partnership between Reeves International, Icon, and Hall Contracting Pty Ltd.

As part of its partnership growth strategy in the Pacific, Canstruct has announced a new partnership with Tropic Group Builders (TGB) of Solomon Islands. A key component in our efforts to build a sustainable future for the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific is partnering with local construction companies who share similar Pacific based values and a desire to grow and develop local industry.

The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the new bridge is strong enough to support the weight of heavy trucks and is safe enough to serve as a reliable connection due to its climate-resilient standard.

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major issue in the Pacific, threatening the sustainability of the region's fisheries and the livelihoods of those who depend on them. Despite efforts by Pacific nations to combat IUU fishing, the practice continues to persist, and the consequences are severe.

A TPI is an index which shows whether tender prices are trending upwards or downwards. It is a lagging indicator of the rise and fall of tender pricing, measured for the previous period, usually a quarter of a year. Unlike a consumer price index (CPI), which is widely used and reported in all countries, a TPI does not have a standard ‘basket of goods’ to compare the cost of. Every tender is unique – scope, risks, location, sectors – making comparison difficult.