Health minister attends regional meeting

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…

SI Australia Alumni group annual gala

The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) successfully held their annual gala on 19 October 2024, celebrating the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links. The gala was honoured with the presence of the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana, Catherine Launa Nori Member of Parliament (MP) for Isabel (Maringe/Kokota), Acting Australian…

Construction of isolation units progressing

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…

Ramofafia meets top JICA official

The Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has solidified Solomon Islands development cooperation with Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This followed a meeting by Minister Rexon Ramofafia with the visiting JICA Senior Vice President Hataeda Mikio. In a meeting on Monday 21st October, Minister Ramofafia expressed deep appreciation for JICA’s long…

Police assures schools of safety 

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,…

World Sight Day marked

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…