MORE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH

Australia continues to boost the country’s health sector with the announcement of 20 existing and new health partnership deals. Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai made the announcement today where Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national…

Moves to establish responsive legal system

The recently concluded Attorney General’s Conference of Parties is seeking to establish a responsive legal system that adapts to globalization, technological advancements, and societal shifts in a contemporary state. Attorney General John Muria Junior said the event is not just about addressing current challenges but about laying the groundwork for the future.  “It is about…

Two offered Japanese scholarships 

TWO Solomon Islanders have been offered research scholarships to study in Japan as of this month. On Friday 13th, the Japanese government in the Solomon Islands held a brief farewell reception for the two successful two recipients of Japanese MEXT scholarship for 2024.  Over the past years, the Japanese government has continued to support the…

A successful 1st day visit by Conroy

The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has met with members of the Government for National Unity and Transformation on Wednesday during his first day of visit to Honiara. During the visit officially handed over new critical infrastructure.  Minister Conroy’s program began with a call on Prime Minister…

UNDP Gov4Res supports MNPDC’s communication efforts

United Nation Development Program’s (UNDP) through its Gov4Res Project has financially support the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination’s (MNPDC) communication unit. This is to help support the implementation of its communication activities and messaging efforts, a statement issued by the Ministry said, Thursday.  The support includes purchase of multimedia equipment, awareness and engagement…

U14 champ into semi-finals

The Solomon Power U14 National championship semi finals set as four (4) teams from each category (girls and boys) secured their spot in the semi-finals after their respective wins in the final group matches on Wednesday. Thursday’s clash will be for ranks by the teams that can’t able of making it to the semi finals…

PM hosts Minister Conroy

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has received the visiting Australia’s Minister of Defense Industry and Capability Delivery, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Honourable Pat Conroy on Wednesday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Amongst important areas of cooperation discussed, PM Manele and Minister Conroy talked extensively about the government’s policy…

National athletics champ underway

Solomon Islands Athletics Federation (SIAF) National Championship is currently underway at the National Stadium at King George School in East Honiara. The Athletics National Championship 2024 has kicked off on Tuesday at the National Stadium with few track and field events in the morning. The weeklong championship was officially opened by the Minister of Home…