Washington DC, USA – The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, is leading a government delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., USA. The meetings bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and development partners to discuss pressing economic challenges and opportunities. Minister…
The Solomon Islands men’s national football team has been drawn in pool A of the fourth edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers Cup 2025. This was confirmed by MSG on Tuesday early this week after the tournament’s official draw was held at the Melanesian Haos in Port Moresby. According to the official…
A locally-led waste management project supported by the Australian High Commission and Central Honiara Constituency will see Mbokonavera III community enjoying cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods. The project, funded through the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program, has delivered seven lockable waste management stations across Mbokonavera III. Each station is equipped with bins for household waste disposal and a solar-powered streetlight…
Solomon Islands climate negotiators and civil society organisations are better prepared to attend major climate talks in Brazil this year after undertaking training supported by Australia. The training was led by Dr Ian Fry, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, a global expert in United Nations climate change negotiations. Dr Fry also brought practical…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has a total of 17 practicing specialist surgeons in the public sector as of October 2025. Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai confirmed this when asked by Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale in Parliament on Wednesday. Minister Bosawai said in terms of human resource…
Schools across the Central Islands Province (CIP) have joined the global community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2025, marking the first time many schools in the province have commemorated this important health awareness event. This year’s celebration, held under the theme “Be a Hand-washing Hero,” highlighted the commitment of students, teachers, and communities to promote hygiene and improve…
Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, has called for strong safeguards to ensure neutrality, accountability, and implementation capacity within the Public Service. Maelanga, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita, made the call during the debate on the Public Service Bill 2025 in Parliament on Wednesday. He said only with such safeguards will the reform move beyond being “just…
Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) have welcomed the appointment of a new legal advisor to help spearhead the recovery of uncollected revenue owed to Western Province (WP). The announcement was made last week during the introduction of the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG) short-term budget, where Premier Billy Veo revealed the formation of a special subcommittee dedicated…
Minister of Health and Medical Service has voiced strong support for the Service Bill 2025, warning that the country faces a critical shortage of health workers and deteriorating rural infrastructure that threatens the delivery of essential services. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Paul Bosowai praised the Ministry of Public Service for its role in drafting the Bill. “Allow me to commend the Ministry…
Solomon Islands’ public health system is grappling with a critical shortage of specialist surgeons, Health Minister Paul Bosowai told Parliament on Wednesday, citing urgent needs across multiple disciplines and outlining plans to double the workforce within five years. “As of October 2025, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has a total of 17 practicing…