New science, home-eco labs for Pirupiru CHS

STUDENTS and staff of Pirupiru Community High School in Ulawa Island, Makira/Ulawa Province are excited after they received a new Science Laboratory and a Home Economics Laboratory. This was made possible thanks to continuous support from the Australian and New Zealand Governments through the Australia and New Zealand funded Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The…

Bridges, drains to undergo rehabilitation 

The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE II) Project has pre-identified critical bridges and road drainage systems within Honiara City earmarked for rehabilitation.  Construction work is anticipated to commence in the third quarter of this year. Recent heavy rainfall and increased traffic have compromised the structural integrity of these bridges, posing significant safety risks…

SI reaffirms commitment to remove UXOs

Geneva, Switzerland — Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to get rid of WWII Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) that continue to threaten lives and properties. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, Ms. Karen Galokale delivered the Solomon Islands address at a side event hosted of…

Museum plan commended by PM

Temotu Province has been commended for their development vision, particularly its initiative to establish a museum in Lata to preserve and celebrate the unique culture and traditions of its people. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele expressed praise during a courtesy call to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) last week by the…

NCDs leading cause of death in SI

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are now the leading cause of death in Solomon Islands, according to ground-breaking research conducted by Solomon Islands Nation University (SINU) educator, researcher and ex-NCD clinical nurse, Mrs. Marineth Magi.   Her study, titled “Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in the Solomon Islands,” was carried out at the National Referral…

Training on Education Act 2023 & Regulations

Education leaders and authorities in the Western Province have gathered in Gizo to go through the new Education Act 2023 and Regulations. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has organized the four days training held at the Chacha building last week. It brought together officials from the Western Provincial Education Authority, school principals,…