Thirteen Solomon Islanders have been named recipients of this year’s Queens Honours and Awards in recognition of their respective work contributing to the development of the country.
Medical operations at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara have been postponed due to the shortage of blood supply from the National Medical Laboratory’s blood bank.
A new eye centre to provide free eye care will open in Honiara mid next month. A collaboration between the governments of Solomon Islands and New Zealand, with eye care charity, Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, the centre will have a significant impact on avoidable blindness in the country.
The South Pacific Business Development microfinance network in Honiara has proved to be a success with more than 3000 members in and outside Honiara. Compliance officer Donnie Timo confirmed to SIBC news that since its establishment in 2013, more than 3000 women have become members under the…
Some members of the Guadalcanal Provincial Government have expressed concern that they were “excluded” from a review summit of the draft federal constitution. The Draft Federal Constitutional Review Summit was held at the Guadalcanal Beach Resort this week.
The National Archives in Solomon Islands has commemorated the International Archives Day in Honiara today. The event is observed annually on June 9th as the day the International Council on Archives has set aside to observe, advocate and promote the roles and responsibilities of archives…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, Conservation and Meteorology is pursuing strategic works on its major national programs and projects for sound environmental management and sustainable development plans.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday received the National Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy and National Broadcasting Policy draft for consideration and possible endorsement. The draft policies were presented by Dr.
Vura Community High School in Honiara officially opened its newly built library building last Thursday. The building was funded by the Australian and New Zealand Governments as part of a broader education project to support the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development for education…
More than 20 people from various religious back grounds have just completed a week long trauma counselling in Honiara. The counselling was facilitated by Mr. Patrick Rasmussen of Queensland Australia and was held from June 1st for five days.
Another high police visibility operation will be conducted throughout this weekend. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga confirms in her weekly media conference in Honiara yesterday. She said crime hot spots will be targeted during the operation, including traffic issues.
The Solomon Islands Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Australia Pacific Islands Business Council will organise the 7th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Trade Expo in Honiara from June 15 to 17.
Preparations for the Eight Premier’s Conference is progressing well. The Premier’s conference is scheduled to be held on 1st of October and will be co-hosted by the Guadalcanal Province and the Honiara City Council.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is to host its extension staff for an annual conference this month. The conference will bring together Agriculture Extension Officers to discuss new programs and activities for this year.
The Head of Law Enforcement Division of the Honiara City Council Robert Madeo has appealed to members of the public to uphold and respect the Council’s ordinances.
“We have heard the call” – says the Prime Minister when he officially declared the opening of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Conference at the FFA Conference Room in Honiara this morning.
Preparations for the upcoming 20th Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit in Honiara is well underway. The Summit will begin on June 17 with the MSG Senior Officials Meeting, to be followed by the MSG Foreign Ministers Meeting on June 22 and the MSG Leaders Summit on June 24.
Director of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Geoffery Kenilorea says ‘enforcing’ the Tobacco Control Act remains a challenge to overcome.
The Annual Provincial Police Commander’s conference begins in Honiara today. The conference brought together Provincial Police Commander’s throughout the country to discuss ways in preparing to deliver government policy priorities.
A wide range of national issues ranging from the economy to infrastructure development is amongst key subjects to be discussed in the historic Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Business Mission in Honiara Mid June.
