The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Australian Government and strategic stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling cervical cancer through a day long planning workshop held today, Friday, funded by the Australian government. The program brings together local and overseas technical experts to deliberate on how best cervical cancer can be prevented and eliminated…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) recently received a set of Neurosurgery Equipment from the New Zealand High Commission, Honiara Solomon Islands. New Zealand, High Commissioner Deputy acting Ms Rebecca Williams expressed her humbleness on behalf of the New Zealand Government to handover the special equipmemt to the NRH surgical team. “I hope that the equipment…
Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) officers in Auki have remanded two male persons in their 20s for burning down a kitchen at Aoke Langlanga, Malaita province, on 9 February 2025. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the two suspects and the victim are related. Witnesses confirmed to police that the suspects…
The Pacific Community (SPC) has pledged to assist the Solomon Islands Government in hosting the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum, which is scheduled to take place later this year. The Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Secretariat will collaborate with SPC to support the government in organizing the forum. As part of the preparations for…
Local officials have attended a series of five targeted training sessions to strengthen critical infrastructure in Solomon Islands, through better planning, financing and delivery. Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program trained a total of 38 participants from six government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and the Honiara City Council. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod…
Solomon Water’s Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Sewer Project is reaching its final milestone as the last meters of pipelines have been laid in Stage 4. This marks a significant step forward in Honiara’s ongoing efforts to improve sanitation infrastructure, enhance wastewater management capabilities and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for generations to come. The project…