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…
Auckland City FC of New Zealand has retained its OFC Men’s Champions League for 2025 after 2-0 victory over Hekari United FC on Saturday night. The victory means, the team has completed their campaign in Honiara unbeaten to win the title for the 13th time. Auckland City will now represent the Oceania in the upcoming…
The Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP) has commenced its community immunisation awareness campaign in schools and communities across Kolombangara Island in the Western Province (WP). The schools are: Varu Adventist Primary School (VAPS) and Patupaele Adventist Secondary School (PASS). The community also got their awareness on Immunization such as Poporo Community, Titiana Community and…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) wishes to clarify that East Honiara’s selected sealed roads are ongoing contracts, and crews engaged for road lots are continuing their specific and routine maintenance works. “The current contractors were retained from last year’s agreements and are diligently continuing their tasks as stipulated in their contracts. “We are closely…
The Gizo Town Council (GTC) in Western province has announced new restrictions on food and fish vendors operating in the Gizo Market, following growing concerns over food safety and hygiene. The decision comes after reports of food poisoning linked to improper food handling by vendors last week Concerned residents have called for stricter food safety…
CHINA has imposed additional tariffs on imported goods originating from the United States, from the previously declared 34 per-cent to 84 per-cent, but in a six chapter ‘White Paper’ declared its openness to resolve differences with the US. The new tariffs, announced by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, came into effect on…
FORMER Member of Parliament (MP) for Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency and prominent businessman, Mr. Martin Kealoe passed away at the National Referral Hospital (NHR) after a long illness. The sad news of the MOI political leader’s passing came early Thursday morning. Upon learning of his death, the MOI Constituency issued a heartfelt…