A local surgeon Dr Augustine Melly successfully performed the first holmium laser lithotripsy for bladder stones in the country with the support of Dr. Chen Xulong of the 4th China Medical Team. This marks the Solomon Islands’ formal entry into a new era of minimally invasive urological surgery. This was performed at the China-aided National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC).…
The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). This was during the National UXO Coordination Meeting held at the Mendana Hotel on Wednesday. Hon. Jimson Tanangada, Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, delivered the opening remarks underscoring the critical need for coordinated action…
THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed off 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) across the country in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at…
Honiara Netball Association (HNA) has successfully held its 2025 season award ceremony more than a week ago on Friday night 17th October at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara where the winners of the competition was awarded for their hard work and effort throughout the season. HNA held the award ceremony to recognize the outstanding…