Lata Provincial Hospital in Temotu Province is now fully equipped with a biomolecular laboratory thanks to the Australian Government. The Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, HE Rod Hilton officially launched the new facility on Tuesday, a statement issued by Ministry of Health and…
Funds to construct an official residence for the Prime Minister (PM) has been secured, the process now is to await the Central Tender Board (CTB) to approve a small variation to the construction drawings by the architect. After consultations with the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), the architect has been advised on…
WORK has commenced at the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland islands with the arrival of the first barge on Thursday 29 August. Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton said, this marked a significant milestone for the Western Border Outpost, a multi-million Australian dollar infrastructure project being delivered under the Defence Cooperation Program to boost Solomon…
36-year-old man survives deadly crocodile attack in East Guadalcanal, slowly recovers from serious wounds at NRH A MAN who miraculously survived a deadly attack by a 12-feet crocodile at Tavagaua River in East Guadalcanal is slowly recovering at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) from serious wounds sustained during the horrific encounter. The incident occurred at…
A FOUR year old boy watched helplessly as his mother was tied to a wooden chair while being beaten by the father. The-43-year-old husband is a now a subject of investigation by Malaita Police after the incident occurred at Oneoneabu village in Central Kwarae, Malaita Province recently. A statement from Police Media Unit said, the…
THE Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton has expressed gratitude to Malaita Province for its significant role in providing labor to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme. His remarks came at the official celebration of Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day in Auki last Thursday. High Commissioner Hilton was joined by representatives from various donor partners, including China, Japan and…
The Gizo Hospital in the Western Provincial capital has been struggling with a severe medicine shortage especially the life-saving Malaria drug, leaving both patients and healthcare workers in a precarious situation. For several months, the hospital has faced a critical shortage of malaria tablets, vital in a region where the disease is endemic and malaria…
SIG faces multi-million dollar compensation claims as battle for justice begins In a landmark case that could send ripples through Solomon Islands’ legal landscape, medical doctor, Reginald Aipia, is seeking over SBD45 million in damages from the Solomon Islands Government (SIG). This colossal claim arises from allegations of wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution…
THE Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers (SSCW) celebrated 13 Years of ‘Pride of Our Nation’ monument which led to the honoring and awarding of medallions to SSCW and their families. The 13th Anniversary of the ‘Pride of Our Nation’ Commemoration Service was marked on Wednesday at Commonwealth Street. Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu and…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed serious concerns on the current traffic issues from East, Central and Western end of Honiara City. In recent months, SICCI members have expressed dissatisfactions on the ineffective communication mechanisms concerning construction timelines and updates on periodical road maintenances which contributes to traffic issues. As…