Today is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025. Almost all Solomon Islanders have been impacted by NTDs. These include: scabies, yaws, leprosy (skin), trachoma (eye), soil-transmitted helminths (intestinal), and dengue (vector-borne). This year’s theme- Unite. Act. Eliminate NTDs- revolves around collective action with stakeholders and partners to effectively work towards eliminating NTDs, whilst celebrating…
Establishing diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2019 has paved the way for the two countries to accomplish the signing of a Mutual visa exemption agreement on 7th November 2024. Honorable Harry Kuma, Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) signed the instrument, which…
Miss Kiribati – Kimberly Tokanang arrives in Honiara to a colourful welcome this morning ahead of the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 which kicks off next week. The 25 year old was welcomed by Miss Solomon and members of the MPIP-SI organizing team, the Kiribati community and members of the public in Honiara. …
SMOKING in indoor spaces and on public transport vehicles will be banned once relevant government authorities upgrade guidelines on advertisement, promotion, packaging and labelling requirements on tobacco products. This was announced by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaking at the handover of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) last Friday. The CMC will…
A SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) student has raised complaints against the 2025 selection process of the Apprenticeship Programme sponsored by the National Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) at the university. The student, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, he demands a clear explanation from MCILI on…
SOLOMON Islands on Friday 24th January proudly marked the completion and handover of its first-ever world-class, four-storey Comprehensive Medical Centre – a generous gift from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The completion of the project is a milestone that represents a significant advancement in the country’s healthcare infrastructure. It also marks a new chapter…
The Solomon Islands Aviation Sector is set for a significant safety boost through a new Rescue Fire Service Station for Honiara International Airport. This work is supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new…
THE Auki Fishery Centre, which has been a key service provider for the people of Malaita, has resumed its operations after being installed with a replacement ice machine from the Malu’u Fishery Centre. The Auki Fishery Centre stopped operation in December 2024 after its 45-year-old only ice machine broke down. The breakdown of the aged…
TRIAL dates for the indecent act case that occurred last year on an 11-year-old girl has been set for May by the Honiara Magistrate Court, Monday. The young man, who was 20 at the time of the alleged offending, is facing trial for one count of Indecent Act. Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa set down…
THE prime witness in the case against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi, William Bradford Marau, accused of misusing 5million dollars in shipping funds, has passed away. Marau is facing trial on February 10 for one count of Conversion. On Monday, during an interim mention, the defence counsel Jillian Soaika sought at least a…