Solomon Islands can learn a lot from the South African country of Botswana in economic development. Formerly one of the world’s poorest countries in the late 1960s, Botswana with a population of around 2.6 million people is now transformed into an upper-middle-income country, with one of the…
A top delegation made up of executive members of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) led by the Hon. Minister Duddley Kopu paid a courtesy call on the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji His Excellency Joseph Ma’ahanua in Suva, Fiji, yesterday (Wednesday 9th November,…
The Hon. Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), the Hon. Rollen Seleso handed over a 73 meters 12 classroom block to the school chairman, school management, parents and students of Hoffi Community High School at Koviloko Ward, Maringe, Isabel Province.
Powerful cyclones and other weather extreme events are striking every corner of the Pacific Region increasing economic and human toll that countries could not adequately adapt and prepare.
The Australian Government has reiterated its commitment to support the country’s health sector. Delivering her remarks during the launching of the Ministry of Health’s National Strategic Plan 2022-2031, Acting Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Sally-Anne Vincent says the plan sets the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services yesterday launched its National Health Strategic Plan 2022-2031 under the theme “A Healthy Future for All Solomon Islanders”.
The Burns Creek community have apologised to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare for the burning down of his family home at Lungga, East Honiara, during the November riot of 2021.
The Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2022 is now set to happen following the signing of a contract between Solomon Host and Platinum sponsor Our Telekom. Our Telekom will be providing $150,000 to support the event which will happen on the 9th-10th of December 2022, under the theme “Celebrating Women’s…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare hailed the Fiji contingent of the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF) for going beyond their mandatory task of restoring law and order in the country.
STATEMENT FROM MHMS Following recent increases in the number of COVID-19 cases detected in Honiara, The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is issuing this statement to confirm (19) new COVID-19 cases in Honiara from 24 October to 2 November.
The new vehicles donated by China and Australia to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will not have any issue with parts and fuel. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said the vehicles and motorcycles have parts with them and police will look into the budget after a year to manage them.
The Solomon Islands and People’s Republic of China (PRC) diplomatic ties have continued to yield positive results as it grows from strength to strength each day, just after three years of formalization.
The Office of the Governor General, formally, known as the Government House has reinstated the Forecourt ceremony after it was suspended during the covid-19 State of Public Emergency.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and School Principals have been updated on the Pacific Games 2023 preparations by the National Hosting Authority, NHA, in a meeting organized by the Government Services Integration Committee, GSIC, at St John’s School in Honiara,…
Environmental disaster “Eat like a King, and sleep like a rat!” This is a common phrase in the Central Guadalcanal region, Solomon Islands. Indeed, it’s a region where “milk and honey flow.” The fertile farmlands, the pristine river systems, the gold and earth minerals, and the rich unique…
With a growing population of over 700,000, a majority of the Solomon Islands rural populace depends on the informal sector to generate income. The growing and selling of garden crops has enabled families to provide for their day-to-day needs.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has slammed Australia’s decision to supply guns to Solomon Islands describing it as ‘very disturbing’. Hon Wale made the statement following the handing over of 60 Daniel’s Defense MKN type rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force at a ceremony held at…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare highlighted that the need for an equipped police force is not only essential for security but it also contributes to social and economic growth.
The Royal Solomon Island police force (RSIPF) received 13 vehicles and 60 Daniel Defence (MK18) short barrel rifles from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).
The Government Services Integration Committee (GSIC) of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), held a successful and productive meeting with Heads of Churches Represented by SICA and SIFCA on Friday 28 October 2022, to discuss collaboration and working together in strategic key areas…
