Young children and adults in Wagina, Choiseul Province are suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting in recent days in what is believed to be linked an outbreak of suspected Rota virus. The situation is a cause of concern for the community and health authorities. Reports have revealed the health centre is receiving increasing cases, mostly involving infants and children under five years old.…
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) recently participated in a number of key engagements in Australia aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands’ correctional and parole systems. Led by the Permanent Secretary of MPNSCS Karen Galokale and the Commissioner of CSSI Marcus Forau,…
LOFUNG, WESTERN PROVINCE — The Solomon Islands Government, in partnership with Australia, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening national border security with the official handover of the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Western Border Outpost in Lofung, Shortlands. The handover ceremony, held Tuesday, brought together local leaders, government officials, and international partners. Officiating…
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific, Dr. Robert Ballard leads a team aboard E/V Nautilus exploring the shipwrecks of Guadalcanal. The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET)’s exploration vessel (E/V) Nautilus is underway on its third expedition of 2025 to conduct archaeological surveys of historically significant shipwrecks in the Iron…
SOLOMON Islands Government through the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) regime has been urged to consider constructing a second major road corridor or highway to ease the daily traffic congestion in the city. The Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr Edward Siapu expressed the city’s desperate situation at the packed national stadium…
YOUTH members of the Besi Youth Association in the highlands of North Malaita have planted nearly 1000 taro suckers in a move to embrace agriculture and make a living. This initiative reflects the group’s commitment and dedication to farming as a sustainable and economically viable foundation for its members. A statement from the Malaita Youth…
ELLA Keru is the only female recipients in the list of awards given out at the 47th Independence Anniversary ceremony in Honiara on Monday. At 55, Mrs. Keru is the longest serving officer in the Attorney General’s Chamber. Here are the awardees, according to list provided by Government House. The others are the late Chief…
One of Honiara’s most pressing concerns is urban land availability, particularly, graveyards. Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr Edward Siapu highlighted this in his speech at the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration Monday at the National Stadium, East Honiara. He said, one of Honiara’s challenges is tackling urban challenges. Honiara is not just a capital…
Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Lency Vokia has been condemned and described by the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised the nation? After all the talk, all that has happened is a quiet reshuffle, as though nothing serious occurred.…
Minister Lency Vokia was officially sworn in Tuesday morning at Government House as the new Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, following a Cabinet reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Honourable Lency Vokia, who previously…