THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is collaborating with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) in the country to address the issue of high rate of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs). The NCDs prevention and control: ‘Linking FBOs and Non-Communicable Diseases Summit’ held last week in Honiara brought together more than 20 church representatives. The Ministry of Health…
MANAGER Key Accounts of Our Telekom’s M-Selen Team, Christina Palusi has highlighted the importance and efficiency of the newly launched innovative remittance service initiative. The initiative was officially launched at the Bonfire Festival 2024 at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Saturday night. “Our Telekom is excited to announce the launch of its innovative…
A TOTAL of 365 students graduated on Thursday during the RC Nicholson College annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony. The colorful event was held at the school compound at Vonunu, South Vella, Western Province. This year’s graduation was celebrated under the theme “Unity in Diversity, Quality Education for All.” A large crowd of proud families, school…
AFTER years of hard work and sleepless nights, 120 students of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) graduated last Friday with certificates in various programs they successfully undertook. The 2024 Graduation Ceremony filled the school hall with cheers, applauses and a palpable sense of accomplishment as students marked a monumental milestone in their educational journey. The…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming rise of Gender- Base Violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands, which is a violation of basic human rights. Recent media reports have shown an increase in GBV which is a very grave concern. As a signatory to International human rights treaties like the Convention…
Dear Editor – As a citizen of Samoa, I am writing to express my frustrations about the Poor Governance happening in our country. While the country is getting ready for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week, there has been a lot of effort put in by the Public Sector to ensure a…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP officially launches the Samasodu telecommunication tower in Isabel. In a small but historical ceremony at the Solomon Towers Limited, STL, head office, Prime Minister Manele had the honour of making the first official text, video and phone calls to distinguished community leaders at Samasodu village in the Hograno, Kia,…
Five students from Selwyn College will represent the country in the ‘Youth Ambassadors for World Tsunami Awareness’ program in Kumamoto, Japan next week. The weeklong program will take place from October 19 to 25. The form four students, chosen for their outstanding academic achievements, will depart for Japan this Thursday, accompanied by their college principal,…
SOLOMON Islands National Museum is amongst the first cultural heritage institutions in the region to be accessed virtually. This followed its launching last week under a project supported by the British and High Commission Offices. “Today the Solomon Islands National Museum becomes one of the first cultural heritage institutions in the region to have an openly…
Solomon Islands has registered its interest to partner with the gulf region of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the area of Labour Mobility. This came soon after the country established its embassy there. Solomon Islands’ focus is on strengthening cooperation and secure opportunities and arrangements that will increase the participation of Solomon Islanders in UAE’s…