Health Minister supports implementation plan for climate change and health

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai strongly endorsed and supported the Draft Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office) 76th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) currently held in Nadi, Fiji.  In his intervention statement on Climate Change and Health…

‘Girls deserve protection’

ALL ladies and girls have the right to be safe and supported at all times. The message was echoed by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana at the official handing over of a new fencing project for the girls’ dormitory funded by the Australian Government. The new fencing was officially unveiled and handed over on Tuesday which marked a milestone…

Noro roads improvement reach 90 percent completion

The Noro Roads Improvement in Western Province has now reached 90 percent physical completion.  That’s according to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) in a statement issued on Monday. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MID.  It remains on track to deliver safer and more…

Australia supports Betikama with new fence for girls’ dorm

For the first time in the history of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) located East of Honiara, it now has a proper fencing erected around the girls’ dorm, thanks to the Australian Government. A formal handing over ceremony was held Tuesday 21st October at the College officially marking the completion of the new 410-metre security fence. Funded by the Australian Government through the Solomon Islands –…

Solomon Islanders call for sustainable, community-driven tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon Islanders perceive tourism, its potential, and the challenges that must be addressed to ensure its sustainability. Conducted between November 2024…

Lai steps down as SIBF boss

William Lai has stepped down as Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) President citing personal reasons. He tendered his resignation as SIBF President effective Tuesday 21st October, 2025. SIBF expresses its sincere appreciation to Lai for his service and contributions to the sport and the basketball community for the past 22 months.  In keeping with SIBF governance arrangements, the Board confirms…