In its latest effort to boost Solomon Islands’ tourism and hospitality sector, Australia recently delivered an accredited Customer Care – Hospitality short course to 23 employees of Honiara Hotel. The program, delivered by the Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is designed to upskill employees, with the goal of enhancing guest satisfaction through improved service delivery.…
ALL strong wind warning advisories previously issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (MET) are now cancelled. Since Monday this week, the weather office had been issuing a number of strong wind warnings to alert the public about expected strong wind situation in the three provinces namely – Rennell&Bellona, Temotu and Makira. In a statement…
“This is not just a job; it is a calling”. That’s what Martha Inifiri had to say last week on completion of her aged care training. This year, under the Aged Care Expansion (ACE) Program, Australia has supported 100 Solomon Islands women to attain the qualifications needed for them to work in Australia as certified…
The redevelopment of Buala Wharf in Isabel has progressed to the next stage with initial plans for a longer wharf. The next phase is now under review by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Isabel Provincial Government. The proposed new wharf is being designed to double the current capacity of shipping in and…
Passengers booked for the Lomlom flights operated by Solomon Airlines before Christmas are frustrated and disappointment over repeated cancellations, which has been going on for over a week. Many travellers, including families, have had their holiday plans disrupted, with no clear communication or updates from the airline. “We were excited to visit our relatives for…
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) is facilitating a two day appeal for freewill donations from the public to support victims of the Vanuatu earthquake. Donations are welcomed as of today, Thursday until tomorrow, Friday. In a statement this morning ACOM said; “If you are around Honiara and wishing to donate something towards our brothers…
ALL medical services at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara remains open throughout the Christmas and New Year holidays. That’s according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services on Wednesday. The statement was issued following notice being circulated via the social media that some of its services at NRH…
THE new seaport terminal in Honiara marks a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to enhance the movement of passengers and goods and services across the nation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, in his remarks at the commissioning of the multi-million-dollar facility, highlighted the terminal’s role as a crucial gateway for both trade and community connection.…
CHINA’S Fujian Province, which is renowned for its remarkable development progress into a model for reform and development over the past 70 years, is eager to share its experiences and strategies on poverty-alleviation with Western Province. Fujian has made great strides in poverty alleviation. As of the end of 2019, the province had lifted 1.1…
GONE are the days when heart patients from Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island countries would have to endure 24-hours of air travelling and spend close to $50,000 to get heart bypass surgery in India or even other more expensive destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Thanks to Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital (PSH), a state-of-the-art 100-bed…