THREE staff of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) are currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology in Melbourne, Australia. The meteorological graduate diploma training is part of a capacity-building initiative under a newly launched Twinning Partnership between SIMS and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The partnership was officially launched at the SIMS…
THE Team Leader of the 3rd Chinese Medical Team (CMT), Dr Guo Mao has thanked Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), and the Chinese Embassy in Honiara and all the patients they served for contributing towards the success of their mission in Solomon Islands. Dr Guo conveyed words of…
THE Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Cai Weiming handed over SBD600,000 worth of medical equipment and medicines to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) on Tuesday. The official ceremony, held in front of the CMC, coincided with the farewell of the 3rd Chinese Medical Team (CMT) and the welcome…
THE Ghatere Adventist Primary School (GAPS) on South Kolombangara Island, Western Province, has received a new Sanitation Facility from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The ablution block was officially handed over on Tuesday in front of a large crowd comprising the school staff and students and members of the community. ADRA Communication and…
Two new standby generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system valued at SBD 3 million have arrived at Honiara International Airport. This investment will ensure continuous power to critical infrastructure supporting aeronautical operations, improving reliability and reducing power disruptions risks. The provision of equipment is supported by the World Bank, and is being implemented by…
THE voir dire hearing of an alleged leader of the defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM), who was accused of planning to burn down state-owned buildings in Honiara in 2023, will commence next Tuesday. A voir dire hearing is conducted to determine a question of law, including the admissibility of evidence. Whilst it is typically held…
THE Western Province Premier Billy Veo has announced a first scholarship to be offered under the province’s sister relations with China’s Fujian Province. Premier Veo made the announcement on Monday at the Western Provincial Assembly Meeting held on Imagination Island. “While the finer details are still to be worked out, I am pleased to announce…
THE 4th China Medical Team (CMT) this week paid a courtesy call on the Health and Medical Services Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosawai, Permanent Secretary Mrs Pauline McNeil and members of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Senior Executive Management Team. The 4th CMT arrived in the country last weekend. Minister Bosawai, on…
ITS a relief for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services as it announced the arrival of a crucial consignment of blood bags which were delivered last week, to the National Medical Stores. This new stock comes after a shortfall that resulted from a specification error during the procurement process that affected reduced blood supplies…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to climate finance and strengthening public spending during the 2nd Climate Typology Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting, held at the Ministry of National Planning and Aid Coordination (MNPDC)). This Technical-level discussion marked a crucial step in advancing climate budget tagging (CBT) and mainstreaming resilience…