SOLOMON ISLANDS lost two national leaders this month – former Governor General (GG) Sir David Vunagi and former Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly. Sir David from Isabel Province who died on 7 March was 73 years old. Sir Francis, national statesman and Prime Minister, was 76 at the time of his death on 10…
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…
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…
THE Minister for Health and Medical Services, Paul Bosawai paid a visit to the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca. Ambassador de Toca is in Solomon Islands on an official visit. The official party toured the construction works, which are employing…
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…
POLICE in Auki have arrested a key suspect in the theft incident at Kilu’ufi Hospital fortnight ago. It was alleged that security officers working at the hospital may have been involved. The matter was promptly reported to the police and an investigation was launched and this week, a key suspect was arrested. Malaita Provincial Police…
PANATINA Community High School in East Honiara has become the first school in the country to implement an electronic teacher monitoring system. The school recently purchased and installed a ZKTeco K40 device from Smart Technology Limited for under $3,000. The new system aims to monitor the attendance of the school’s 38 secondary teachers. Principal Mary…
RECIPIENTS of the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency-funded scholarships are reminded to focus on their studies. MOI Constituency Member of Parliament Polycap Paea, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) and Constituency Project Officer (CPO) encouraged the recipients during a briefing in Honiara recently. This comes as the students began their first semester classes at the Solomon Islands…
SOLOMON Islands Government ICT Services Unit (SIG ICTSU) has celebrated the graduation of the Junior Professional Program (JPP)’s second cohort, a SIG-led initiative fully supported by the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. The program is providing a strong and growing pool of talent for the local ICT sector and offers aspiring young ICT professionals opportunities to gain…
THE Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has urged all Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to collectively assess their roles to fulfil their mandate in ensuring that national and provincial governments govern effectively and transparently on behalf of the public. “They (CSOs) should hold these governments accountable through governance institutions, the judiciary, media and social…