AN application to strike out a case filed by the Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Peter Kenilorea Jr challenging the appointments of more than two public officers into the Solomon Islands Water Authority Board by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia is set to be heard on March 7.…
THE country will continue to experience unstable weather as the severe wet weather season persists, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) said. On Wednesday morning, SIMS issued a Heavy Rain Warning which was effective as of 7am the same day. The heavy rain warning issued for most provinces of the country is associated with the…
THE Ministry of Public Service (MPS) has denied claims that young doctors at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) are working under casual contracts. This follows allegations made by local environmental activist Lawrence Makili that young doctors at the hospital are not employed under the Public Service, but work under casual agreements. When making the allegations,…
Today is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025. Almost all Solomon Islanders have been impacted by NTDs. These include: scabies, yaws, leprosy (skin), trachoma (eye), soil-transmitted helminths (intestinal), and dengue (vector-borne). This year’s theme- Unite. Act. Eliminate NTDs- revolves around collective action with stakeholders and partners to effectively work towards eliminating NTDs, whilst celebrating…
Establishing diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2019 has paved the way for the two countries to accomplish the signing of a Mutual visa exemption agreement on 7th November 2024. Honorable Harry Kuma, Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) signed the instrument, which…
Miss Kiribati – Kimberly Tokanang arrives in Honiara to a colourful welcome this morning ahead of the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 which kicks off next week. The 25 year old was welcomed by Miss Solomon and members of the MPIP-SI organizing team, the Kiribati community and members of the public in Honiara. …
SMOKING in indoor spaces and on public transport vehicles will be banned once relevant government authorities upgrade guidelines on advertisement, promotion, packaging and labelling requirements on tobacco products. This was announced by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaking at the handover of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) last Friday. The CMC will…
A SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) student has raised complaints against the 2025 selection process of the Apprenticeship Programme sponsored by the National Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) at the university. The student, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, he demands a clear explanation from MCILI on…
SOLOMON Islands on Friday 24th January proudly marked the completion and handover of its first-ever world-class, four-storey Comprehensive Medical Centre – a generous gift from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The completion of the project is a milestone that represents a significant advancement in the country’s healthcare infrastructure. It also marks a new chapter…
The Solomon Islands Aviation Sector is set for a significant safety boost through a new Rescue Fire Service Station for Honiara International Airport. This work is supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new…