A two-day training and review workshop on the Quality Management System (QMS) was recently held in Honiara for Environmental Health Division officers from both Honiara and the provinces. The workshop was facilitated by the Environmental Health Division under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External…
A 30-year-old male suspect has been arrested for intimidation and threatening violence at Vurango village recently while armed with a knife. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said, it was alleged that the suspect intimidates people at Vurango village with a bush knife and threatens to kill them. PPC Pogesopa said it…
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Bradley Tovosia has acknowledged the strong community and cultural ties between Fiji and Solomon Islands. But more specifically for enduring presence of Solomon Islanders and their descendants in Fiji and hosting Solomon Islanders who live, study and work there. Tovosia expressed the country’s appreciation…
When she was younger, Jennifer Hunuehu Kinikoroa from the Solomon Islands witnessed her grandparents working hard to preserve their traditions to ensure that their culture would never be forgotten. She wanted to do the same, but knew that to protect her heritage, she would need qualifications. “USP Lautoka Campus became a place where I could…
A female suspect has been arrested for brewing home-brew at a village in south Choiseul recently. Taro police carried out the arrest, Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said. “Police responded to the incident and arrested a 46-year-old female suspect on 2 April 2025.” PPC Pogesopa added the suspect was dealt with…
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) is set to launch Phase 3 of its School Health and Hygiene Project in Guadalcanal Province (GP) next month. This was built on the success of previous menstrual hygiene management initiatives. The new project will be funded by the NBSI Health and Welfare Trust through a grant of USD $50,000.…
The Government of the Solomon Islands acknowledges the approval of the mid-term package measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by Member States of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at the conclusion of the 83rd Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in London on Friday, April 11, 2025. Though this is a…
HONIARA, — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the establishment of its Resident Mission in Solomon Islands, upgrading its Honiara-based country office that has been active since 2008. The move comes following a request from the Government of Solomon Islands amid the country’s increasing development needs. “For more than 50 years, ADB has been…
Overnight rain and flooding has cut off access from the main road at Burns Creek to Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) SDA headquarter and Betikama, East of Honiara. This particular road is the only access for students, staff and the public to travel from Burns Creek area up to the SDA SIM compound, Solomon Power Lunga…
Illegal harvesting of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) is reportedly on the rise in Western Province, despite a national ban currently in place. Sources in Gizo have revealed that more than ten buyers are actively involved in purchasing beche-de-mer through clandestine networks. Some of these buyers are believed to have agents operating out of Honiara, making it…