Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are now the leading cause of death in Solomon Islands, according to ground-breaking research conducted by Solomon Islands Nation University (SINU) educator, researcher and ex-NCD clinical nurse, Mrs. Marineth Magi. Her study, titled “Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in the Solomon Islands,” was carried out at the National Referral…
Education leaders and authorities in the Western Province have gathered in Gizo to go through the new Education Act 2023 and Regulations. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has organized the four days training held at the Chacha building last week. It brought together officials from the Western Provincial Education Authority, school principals,…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Suva, Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Troika Meeting in Fiji. His delegation left the country on Saturday. The engagement marks a key step in the lead-up to Solomon Islands role as the incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in September. The PIF Troika…
Solomon Ports on Friday made a special visit to Lalana Island in the Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province, to officially hand over tools and materials to members of the Koalimaurina Women in Business Association. This initiative is part of Solomon Ports’ ongoing Mangrove Restoration Project for Langalanga communities, in partnership with the Koalimaurina Women in Business…