MHMS Minister, Chinese Ambassador briefed on progress of comprehensive medical center project

THE Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming and the Caretaker Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr Culwick Togamana and officials from MHMS were yesterday briefed on the progress of the National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center Project. The briefing was conducted by the Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction Solomon Ltd’s Project Management Group Leader…

‘EMBARASSING CLAIMS’

Caretaker PM Sogavare has accused US of being insincere about wanting to deepen relations with SI, claims foreign forces may fund some political parties to stage another riot during coming NGE CARETAKER Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accused the United States of insincerity about wanting to deepen its bilateral relations with Solomon Islands at a…

Dr Szetu honored for remarkable contributions to preventing blindness in the Pacific

PACIFIC eye doctor John Szetu of Solomon Islands has been recognized for his instrumental work in preventing blindness. Following 36 years of delivering eye care across the Pacific Islands, Dr Szetu was awarded the Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award at the recent Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress. The award recognises individuals…

Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands (CASI) all set and ready to roll

The Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands (CASI) on Tuesday this week elected its new executive members to lead the association forward. The committee comprised of a Chairperson, Vice chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and three ordinary members. Incorporated under the provisions of the Charitable Trust Act, the alumni association will be able to: promote social and professional interaction…

In Court with Assumpta

Probe into 2023 Marau murder almost complete INVESTIGATION into the matter of the man who allegedly strangled a woman to death and forced a witness to ditch her body in the sea at Marau in East Guadalcanal last October is almost complete. Public Prosecutor Jonathan Auga told the Honiara Magistrate Court on Wednesday that the…

SI establishes diplomatic relations with Commonwealth of Bahamas

SOLOMON Islands and the Commonwealth of Bahamas have established diplomatic relations in New York, United States of America. Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mrs Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara and the Commonwealth of Bahama’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr Stan Oduma Smith signed a joint communiqué…

Passport processing service in Auki soon

WITHIN the next few months, Auki, the Malaita Provincial Capital will commence offering passport processing service. This was announced by the OUR Party Parliamentary Wing Leader and Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday last week in Auki. This was during the official launch of Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party’s manifesto. The launch was…

SINU strengthen ties with Australia to strengthen tertiary education

THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has strengthened its relationship further with the Australia government to advance the tertiary education to a new height. This came after SINU and Australia High Commission have signed a 10-year historical education Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at SINU Kukum Campus, yesterday. SINU Vince Chancellor (VC) Professor Transform Aqorau, Pro…

Solomon Islands Chinese Business Council assists Solomon Islands students in Beijing

THE Solomon Islands Chinese Business Council has come to the rescue of two students studying in China. Parents of Ms. Kate Gwaena and Mr. Tony Sutahi have met their tuition fees, accommodation and living allowance after their scholarships were suspended since the first semester of 2023-2024 academic year for not completing the Chinese language course.…