In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance the coordination of disability inclusion across sectors and levels, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, through its National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, organized a one-day policy dialogue meeting with government ministries and stakeholders on August 27, 2024, at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event, supported by the WHO…
The weeklong Joint External Evaluation on health emergencies conducted by both external and local experts wrapped up last Friday in Honiara with four overarching recommendations. Last week 22 external experts from around the world, worked closely with National Technical Experts to review 19t technical areas of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The Joint External…
The tourism industry in the country has joined the global community to celebrating World Tourism Day 2024. The event was commemorated under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace.’ This year’s theme held profound significance for both the international tourism industry and the local context here in Solomon Islands. The connection between tourism and peace is undeniable—without peace,…
JAPAN, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Solomon Islands, officially handed over the completed pilot Interlocking Block Pavement (IBP) project in Auki, Malaita Province on Friday. The IBP project, performed on the stretch of road in front of the Auki Community High School in the provincial capital Auki, marks JICA’s first IBP initiative in the province, is…
KOKONUT Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) celebrated its 20th anniversary of business operation in Solomon Islands on Thursday, 26th September. The celebration was held at the company’s head office and factory at the Sun Valley Junction in Lunnga, Central Guadalcanal. KPSI is a social enterprise that for two decades has aimed to revitalize the Solomon Islands smallholder…
NILA community in Shortlands, Western Province, now has access to reliable telecommunication services. This follows an official launch of a new tower last week to enhance telecommunication connectivity in the region. Our Telekom service is provided through the tower. The official launching and handing over ceremony of the new tower was held on Wednesday. The…
A male suspect in his 20s was arrested on Wednesday for the allegation of rape at Kwailabesi area in North Malaita. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Malu’u police station successfully arrested and charged youth suspect. The suspect was arrested after he raped a 16-year-old girl at Kwailabesi area on Thursday…
THE Republic of Estonia is keen to support Solomon Islands in its digital transformation journey. This assurance was made when Solomon Islands has held bilateral meeting with the Republic of Estonia at the side events of 79th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recently. Minister of Public Service Hon. John Tuhaika Jr held the productive…
THE Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) Cabinet sub- committee last week had the opportunity to provide policy update on the work of the sub-committee to the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP. In a brief meeting, the CEMA cabinet sub- committee led by its director Simon Chottu provided the policy progress on the work done…
Solomon Islands prestigious business event – The Business Excellence Awards is back. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] has officially announced that nominations for the 8th Business Excellence Awards are now open, with the award event to be held on the 16 of November 2024. Theme for this 8th Business Excellence Award is “Navigating Business…