A second joint research workshop hosted by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) was held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s workshop centered on the theme “Monetary and Fiscal Policies Amid…
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is supporting the fight against cancer in the country by donating five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to the National Referral Hospital Cancer Trust Fund under Oncology Department on Wednesday 31st October 2025. This was during a Cancer Awareness held at the NPF Office. The Health Awareness was conducted by Dr. Andrew Soma – Head of NRH Oncology Unit. He said the month of…
The people of East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) are poised to benefit significantly from the nearly complete Korasa Fisheries Project, a major initiative by the ECC envisioned to boost local livelihoods, improve fishery management, and open new economic opportunities for rural coastal communities. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, spearheaded by the Honourable…
Community leaders from Naha, East Honiara have completed a two-day leadership training course in preparation for the opening of Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The 11-person group have played an important role supporting the design, delivery and local community engagement around the new $250 million health facility. Local trainer Pasifiki HR said…
National Sport Council (NSC) is currently partnering with Buala Royal Academy to roll out its Fitness blo Iumi program in Buala Village. ‘Fitness Blo Iumi’ Program by the National Sports Council (NSC) brought energy and excitement to the Momorotu Playing Field in Buala Village over the weekend. Partnering with Buala Royal Academy, the event got…
AUSTRALIA has reaffirmed its strong partnership with Solomon Islands in the health sector, commending Western Province for achieving another major milestone in sanitation and hygiene. The celebration marking No Open Defecation (NOD) status for seven communities in Rannogga and Kolombangara was held from October 27th to 30th, 2025, and attended by key partners and provincial…
THE Western Province has reached another major milestone in its efforts to improve sanitation and public health, with seven communities in Rannoggah and Kolombangara officially recognized for achieving ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) status. The achievement was celebrated during a special ‘NOD’ celebration conducted in some of the communities from October 27th to 30th, 2025. The celebration featured leaders…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health Unit has officially cleared SASA Water and ENARGY Water to resume operations after a recent temporary closure to address health and safety concerns. According to Mr. Derick Willie, the Director of Environmental Health, both companies were thoroughly assessed to ensure they comply with good manufacturing practices and public…
The Friends of No. 9, a community group initiated by Robert Goh, Eddy Leung, Andy Leung, and their families has supported National Referral Hospital (NRH) through the donation of equipment to support the various wards and administration work of the nurses. The donation was delivered on Friday 10th October 2025 where three office tables, two coffee tables, six office chairs, one electric kettle, one coffee…
The second intake of the Certificate in Sport Education Life Skills Course (SELSC) is currently underway at the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sport (SINIS) after it was officially commenced early this week. According to SINIS, this marks another step forward in the joint effort by SINIS and the National Sports Council (NSC) to expand access to structured sport…