$2m for Choiseul Bay Township project 

DEPUTY Prime Minister (DPM) Bradley Tovosia told Choiseul Provincial Executive that he was quite impressed with the way the Choiseul Bay Township Project was designed and is progressing.  On February, the DPM, accompanied by Policy Secretaries from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), met with the Choiseul Provincial Executive to discuss Choiseul…

BOLSTERED RELATIONS TALK

SOLOMON Islands is keen to revisit its educational partnerships with Portugal to strengthen the bilaterial cooperation between the two countries, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said. PM Manele expressed this at a courtesy meeting with the new Ambassador of Portugal to Solomon Islands António Albuquerque Moniz at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday. Ambassador Moniz is in…

$150m for health sector 

A $150 million investment under the Solomon Islands Australia Health Partnership has been launched on Wednesday. This is to enhance healthcare delivery and save lives across Solomon Islands.  The launch was attended by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, Minister for Provincial Government, Hon Wayne Ghemu, Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod…

Building Code Bill in Parl soon

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has announced that the long-anticipated Building Code Bill will be tabled when Parliament resumes its sitting.  The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s Breakfast event organized by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) earlier this week. SICCI has welcomed the government’s commitment to advancing the Building…

Dr Bird achieves academic dream

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach their full potential, and Dr Zina Bird’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and knowledge.  Her story highlights…