The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), supported by the RSIPF and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently conducted a series of school and community awareness programs in Munda and Noro, Western Province. The visit aimed to acknowledge and thank local communities for their support during the recent Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…
Nearly a thousand patients undergo eye operations every year at the Regional Eye Centre, located at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. That’s, according to the Head of the Eye Department and National Eye Program, Dr. Carole Poloso. Speaking to the Solomon Star in Gizo this week, in an interview Dr. Poloso said that…
Schools across the Central Islands Province (CIP) have joined the global community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2025, marking the first time many schools in the province have commemorated this important health awareness event. This year’s celebration, held under the theme “Be a Hand-washing Hero,” highlighted the commitment of students, teachers, and communities to promote hygiene and improve…
After nearly six years of waiting, doctors, nurses, and other health workers at Helena Goldie Hospital (HGH) in Munda, Western Province, have finally received their long-overdue COVID-19 allowance reimbursements from the government. The payments come as part of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ (MHMS) commitment to settle outstanding allowances owed to frontline workers…
Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, has called for strong safeguards to ensure neutrality, accountability, and implementation capacity within the Public Service. Maelanga, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita, made the call during the debate on the Public Service Bill 2025 in Parliament on Wednesday. He said only with such safeguards will the reform move beyond being “just…
Solomon Islands’ public health system is grappling with a critical shortage of specialist surgeons, Health Minister Paul Bosowai told Parliament on Wednesday, citing urgent needs across multiple disciplines and outlining plans to double the workforce within five years. “As of October 2025, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has a total of 17 practicing…
THE Government is yet to set a timeline for the establishment of a military force in the country. Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada, confirmed this in Parliamenton Wednesday in response to a question from the Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga. Minister Tanangada said while there is no fixed timeframe, the matter is…
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) hosted a second Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) socialisation workshop with development partners in Honiara on Tuesday – 14 October 2025. The one-day workshop brings development partners, and officials from key government ministries, to discuss how to strengthen coordination, improve understanding and align supports as Solomon Islands prepares for…
A new toilet facility was officially handed over to Honiara Senior High School on Wednesday, marking another important achievement in improving sanitation and hygiene in schools across Honiara. The project was funded by the Government of New Zealand through UNICEF, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development…
THE medical and dental doctors have received seven allowances under their entitlements. Thats according to the breakdown provided by Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai in Parliament when asked by Chairman of Health and Medical Services Committee and Member of Parliament for West Kwaraáe, Alfred Tuasulia this week. Minister Bosawai said under…