PRIVATE tourism investors from Saudi Arabia will be coming to Honiara at the end of this year for a consultative meeting with the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund on the development of Solomon Islands first ever 5-Star Hotel. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele revealed this at a press conference on Thursday prior to his departure for Jakarta, Indonesia on…
SOLOMON Islands Government through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination is working with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on a five-year development cooperation framework. This was announced by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele at a press conference prior departure to Jakarta onFriday for the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President and new Vice President. PM…
The people of Zone 1 in Ward 9, North Malaita, are reaping the benefits of much-needed development assistance through the Ward Development Grant. This ongoing support, spearheaded by the Provincial Member and the Ward 9 Development Committee, has seen the successful implementation of multiple infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing community living standards.The projects, now in…
On the first day of the 75th Regional Committee Meeting of the Western Pacific the Minister for Health and Medical Services the Hon, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai has informed Regional Committee some of the steps Solomon Islands are taking to ensure Health care facilities are climate resilient. Minister Bosawai, is leading a delegation from the Ministry of Health…
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) successfully held their annual gala on 19 October 2024, celebrating the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links. The gala was honoured with the presence of the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana, Catherine Launa Nori Member of Parliament (MP) for Isabel (Maringe/Kokota), Acting Australian…
CONSTRUCTION work at three Isolation Units funded by the World Bank’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Project through the Project Management Unit (PMU) within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is progressing well and is expected to be completed soon. The Isolation Units are part of the upgrading of isolation facilities in areas bordering Papua…
The Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has solidified Solomon Islands development cooperation with Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This followed a meeting by Minister Rexon Ramofafia with the visiting JICA Senior Vice President Hataeda Mikio. In a meeting on Monday 21st October, Minister Ramofafia expressed deep appreciation for JICA’s long…
The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the RSIPF to urgently provide an update on the status of the criminal investigations into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report. Wale noted that since the release of the report, the public has been left in the dark regarding the progress of investigations, as the RSIPF…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to vehicle owners to come forward and report damages to their vehicles. Police made this call in light of reports circulating on social media of vehicles being targeted in relation to abduction reports in Honiara. RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau said, the RSIPF is aware of the…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara. RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said police is monitoring the current situation closely. Commissioner Mangau added school authorities may set precautionary measures for the safety of their students but from a police security perspective,…