PRIVATE tourism investors from Saudi Arabia will be coming to Honiara at the end of this year for a consultative meeting with the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund on the development of Solomon Islands first ever 5-Star Hotel. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele revealed this at a press conference on Thursday prior to his departure for Jakarta, Indonesia on…
The people of Zone 1 in Ward 9, North Malaita, are reaping the benefits of much-needed development assistance through the Ward Development Grant. This ongoing support, spearheaded by the Provincial Member and the Ward 9 Development Committee, has seen the successful implementation of multiple infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing community living standards.The projects, now in…
On the first day of the 75th Regional Committee Meeting of the Western Pacific the Minister for Health and Medical Services the Hon, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai has informed Regional Committee some of the steps Solomon Islands are taking to ensure Health care facilities are climate resilient. Minister Bosawai, is leading a delegation from the Ministry of Health…
CONSTRUCTION work at three Isolation Units funded by the World Bank’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Project through the Project Management Unit (PMU) within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is progressing well and is expected to be completed soon. The Isolation Units are part of the upgrading of isolation facilities in areas bordering Papua…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara. RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said police is monitoring the current situation closely. Commissioner Mangau added school authorities may set precautionary measures for the safety of their students but from a police security perspective,…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand on Thursday 10th October celebrated World Sight Day. It was commemorated based on the theme: ‘Love your Child’s eyes.’ Speaking at the celebrations, Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosawai highlighted the day is not just…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 21 to 28 October 2024. The operations will cover the following communities. Acting Director of the RSIPF EODD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki said, “It is advisable that these mentioned communities report…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launches its five-year System Transformation Education Program. The launching is being held on Monday, 21st October in Honiara. The program is supported by financial assistance recently approved by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to help the MEHRD strengthen its education system in…
Police in Honiara have arrested a driver in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap young girls and boys, following reports from concerned citizens. Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso confirmed to the media last week that the police had received a report from a victim at Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU) Kukum campus, where an attempted…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has upheld the ban on beche-de-mer (sea cucumber), despite growing calls from communities to lift the restriction. Chiefs from the Luapel House of Chiefs in Malaita Outer Province, Derrick Pako from Shortland Islands, and Nelson Waneamoe from Central Islands have all urged the government to reconsider the…