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Government
Let’s set the Records Right
The Government has set the records straight and provide clarification on the issues raised in the Opposition Leader Hon. Mathew Wale’s melodramatic article regarding the government delegation trip to Australia led by the Deputy Prime Minister.
9 Sept 2024
Police
Urgent Search for Missing Man in Sea Tragedy continues
By Alfred Pagepitu Tulagi Police are actively searching for a 54-year-old man who went missing at sea earlier this week after a boat capsized between Guadalcanal and the Central Islands Province. The missing man traveled with a 25-year-old man when their boat encountered rough seas on Monday.
6 Sept 2024
Makira/Ulawa Province
Two children sustain broken legs and arms in the latest traffic accident in Makira/Ulawa Province
Two children suffered broken legs and arms in the latest traffic accident at Rawake in Makira/Ulawa Province on the 2nd of September 2024. Report stated that the vehicle was traveling from Nukukaisi village in Central Bauro towards Kirakira town, at a high speed when it veered off the road and…
6 Sept 2024
Agriculture
Agriculture sector needs more support
The recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara has highlighted that agriculture sector remains the country’s top sector that is yet to realize its potential and contribution to the national economy. This finding is supported by reports from SINPF and CBSI.
6 Sept 2024
Education
MEHRD Leads Strategic Workshop on Education Data Management with Support from Australia and New Zealand
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), with support from the Australian and New Zealand governments through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), successfully organized and facilitated a five-day workshop from August 19-23, 2024.
6 Sept 2024
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Minister of Health and Chair of Parliamentary Health Committee attend 8th Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health
The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Honorable Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and the Chair of the Parliamentarian Health Committee are currently in Port Vila, Vanuatu attending the 8th Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health The Eighth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum…
6 Sept 2024
Solomon Islands
Wale probes: ‘trip never sanctioned by Cabinet’
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says Cabinet and Caucus never sanctioned the government delegation trip to Australia led by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
5 Sept 2024
US in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands and United States Sign Bilateral Explosive Ordnance Agreement
The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, the United States Embassy in Honiara on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of agreement for Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) at the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services in…
5 Sept 2024
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
MHMS CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS IN WAGINA
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has been made aware that 3 children sadly died within days of each other last week in Wagina, South Choiseul.
5 Sept 2024
Agriculture
MAL & SINU Celebrating the Journey of Future Agricultural Leaders
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Fisheries (SINU FAFF), celebrated a significant milestone as they bid farewell to five recent graduates on Friday, August 30th 2024 These students, each holding…
5 Sept 2024
Crime
Police investigates suspected suicide incident in Auki
By Alfred Pagepitu An investigation is underway following the suspected suicide of a man, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, who set his home while he is inside in Auki on Tuesday. The incident occurred after the man had a heated argument with his aunt over financial issues.
4 Sept 2024
Health
NRH Operating Theatre under Emergency Mode due to shortage of consumables and anaesthetic drugs used for operating patients
The Operating Theatre at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has gone into emergency mode, meaning services have scaled down due to shortage of consumables and anaesthetic drugs used for operating patients. At the same time, services within other departments within NRH remain normal.
2 Sept 2024
PIF
PIF ACKNOWLEDGED FINANCIAL PLEDGES TOWARDS PRF
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Tonga has ended with a 16 pages communique, the biggest takeaway of the communique is the financial commitments made to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF).
31 Aug 2024
Communication
TCSI ISSUE LICENSE TO STARLINK
By Sharon Nanau The Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) issued a Class License to Starlink today to operate in Solomon Islands. TCSI Commissioner, Calvin Ziru confirmed this after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the Starlink, Directors Ryan Goodnight who is…
29 Aug 2024
Makira/Ulawa Province
Makira Ulawa Premier discusses Provincial development aspirations with Acting Prime Minister
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification Hon. Bradley Tovosia at the Prime Minister’s Office today met with the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Hon. Stanley Siapu, members of his executive and officials.
27 Aug 2024
SI-Australia Relations
Operation Render Safe 2024 – Set to Commence Next Week
Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024.
27 Aug 2024
Education
Pre-Primary Teachers successfully completed training on a Master’s Training Guide
More than 100 pre-primary teachers in Honiara have successfully completed a week-long Primary Preparation Year (PPY) Master Trainer’s Training Guide that emphasize play-based learning as a tool for learning in early childhood care and education settings.
27 Aug 2024
CDF
MRD pays courtesy; conducts consultation on draft CDF regulation in Choiseul Province
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) paid a courtesy call to the Premier of Choiseul Province Honourable Harrison Pitakaka on August 23, 2024. The team was in Taro, for a consultation on the CDF Act 2023 draft regulation Drafting Instructions with the Choiseul Provincial Government and…
26 Aug 2024
Fuel
2024 Annual Fuel Price Review successfully concluded in Brisbane
The Solomon Islands 2024 Triennial and Annual Fuel Price Review Meeting was successfully convened in Brisbane, Australia, from August 12th to 16th. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including officials from South Pacific Oil Limited, Markwarth Oil Limited, and Gafung (SI) Limited.
26 Aug 2024
Environment
Livestock division seeks measures to address issue of stray dog attack in Gizo
By Alfred Pagepitu The Livestock Division within the Ministry of Agriculture is looking at the best possible way to address the issue of stray dog attacks in Gizo town. A team from the Division has already conducted an assessment of the situation.
22 Aug 2024