SOL2023 IS HERE

SUNDAY marks the official opening of the historical Sol2023 Pacific Games and it was a remarkable event for the host city and everyone who has witnessed the colourful event. The official opening of the games was staged at the China-funded grand new National Stadium in East Honiara and more than 5000 athletes and officials paraded…

PM Sogavare embraces Pacific Sports Ministers

Sports Ministers from around the Pacific converging in this week’s meeting in Honiara were warmly embraced by Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP. Prime Minister Sogavare hosted a cocktail reception welcoming the visiting Sports Ministers and officials at the Heritage Poolside, Honiara.       With a smile and embracing spirit,…

AFP, ADF PRESENCE BOOSTED:

Australia announces the deployment of additional AFP and ADF personnel under the SIAF arrangement to assist RSIPF ensure a safe and secure Sol2023 Pacific Games AROUND 100 additional Australian Federal Police (AFP) personnel will be deployed to Solomon Islands as part of Australia’s support to the country to host a safe and successful Sol2023 Pacific…

MCNEIL NOT AWARE

The Commissioner of Lands denies any knowledge of the transfer of alienated plots of land in the Western Province from his custody on behalf of the Crown as announced by Western Province Premier Billy Veo THE Commissioner of Lands (COL) Alan McNeil has denied being aware of plans to transfer 134 alienated plots of land…

Australian medical team delivers first ever brain surgery in Solomon Islands

A team of neurosurgeons, nurses, and anaesthetists from Australia has completed a vital mission to the Solomon Islands to perform critical brain surgeries and build local medical capabilities. The 14-member team, led by Nepean Hospital’s Senior Anaesthetist Dr Narko Tutuo and Head of Neurosurgery Dr Matthew Tait, aimed to address urgent neurological conditions identified after…