SI reaffirms commitment to remove UXOs

Geneva, Switzerland — Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to get rid of WWII Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) that continue to threaten lives and properties. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, Ms. Karen Galokale delivered the Solomon Islands address at a side event hosted of…

Museum plan commended by PM

Temotu Province has been commended for their development vision, particularly its initiative to establish a museum in Lata to preserve and celebrate the unique culture and traditions of its people. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele expressed praise during a courtesy call to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) last week by the…

NCDs leading cause of death in SI

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are now the leading cause of death in Solomon Islands, according to ground-breaking research conducted by Solomon Islands Nation University (SINU) educator, researcher and ex-NCD clinical nurse, Mrs. Marineth Magi.   Her study, titled “Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in the Solomon Islands,” was carried out at the National Referral…

Training on Education Act 2023 & Regulations

Education leaders and authorities in the Western Province have gathered in Gizo to go through the new Education Act 2023 and Regulations. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has organized the four days training held at the Chacha building last week. It brought together officials from the Western Provincial Education Authority, school principals,…

Immunization awareness in Kolombangara

The Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP) has commenced its community immunisation awareness campaign in schools and communities across Kolombangara Island in the Western Province (WP). The schools are: Varu Adventist Primary School (VAPS) and Patupaele Adventist Secondary School (PASS). The community also got their awareness on Immunization such as Poporo Community, Titiana Community and…

Work on East Honiara roads upgrades clarified  

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) wishes to clarify that East Honiara’s selected sealed roads are ongoing contracts, and crews engaged for road lots are continuing their specific and routine maintenance works. “The current contractors were retained from last year’s agreements and are diligently continuing their tasks as stipulated in their contracts. “We are closely…