New partnership on renewable energy transition

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification for the Honiara grid has launched a new partnership on renewable energy transition modelling with the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Dr Chris Vehe, welcomed the project. “The development of a…

NO CONFIDENCE MOTION LOOMING?

Disillusioned GNUT politicians to lead walkout in a move that could trigger a no-confidence motion, according to an informed source POLITICIANS in the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) are reportedly planning a walkout in a move which could trigger a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s leadership.  “Yes, the air is…

NRH-Nanfang Hospital collaboration makes headways

THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) and Nanfang Hospital of China are making headways in their collaboration to provide non-invasive urological surgeries at the National Referral Hospital and also non-invasive urological surgical training for NRH doctors. Medical specialists from the Nanfang University were in Honiara recently to train Solomon Islands doctors and provide non-invasive urological service…

Seif Ples launches database to enhance SAFENET helpline management

Seif Ples has developed a comprehensive database designed to improve the management of data related to calls received by the SAFENET Helpline. This initiative aims to enhance the tracking of service reach across various regions and analyze the outcomes of the support provided, particularly in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection referral pathways. With…

Ladies attend policing seminar in Australia

Eight female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently. ACWAP is a member-based organisation supporting women across Australia, New Zealand, and the Central Indo-Pacific region. The ACWAP seminar is an annual event where…

Not so lonely in the Solomons

Pictured (right) on a trek to Myles Falls on Kolombangara, Western Province high profile Canadian travel writer Jessica Lockhart who has been visiting the Solomon Islands to collate stories for internationally-renowned travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet. Ms Lockhart, pictured with Tourism Solomons marketing officer, Eldona Lokay, visited the destination literally hours after being presented with…