Honiara Summit 2025 on SDG 14.4 in Feb

Solomon Islands is preparing to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international gathering focused on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4: Conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. With the theme “Iumi tugeda delivering on SDG 14.4: Achieving Sustainable Fisheries” the Honiara Summit will bring together Pacific leaders, global experts…

Getting CMC into full operation is next

THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) Management is now working to ensure that necessary technical and administrative work are resolved and ready for the National Referral Hospital (NHR) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) to open its doors to the public soon. This came after last Friday’s handover of the facility from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…

WE’RE READY TO HELP

THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) is ready to stand with Solomon Islands in advancing win-win development cooperation, upholding fairness and defending the international order. This assurance was made by the PRC Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when handing over the China-Aid funded multi-million-dollar National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) to the…

$89.2m overdue claim resurfaces 

A CLAIM for compensation payment by members of the National Reconnaissance and Surveillance Force (NRSF) has resurfaced after more than 30 years of false promises by successive OUR Party-led governments. The NRSF Veteran Association re-lodged the claim last week on behalf of its 446 members who served on the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea Sea border…

MPA calls to prioritise tourism 

A newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Tandai Ward in North West Guadalcanal, Henry Suia Maenu’u has made a passionate appeal for increased investment in the tourism sector. In his opening speech during the Sine Die Motion last week, Maenu firstly thanked his constituents for their trust and support. He is promising…

New postal building opens in Auki

SOLOMON Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) has officially opened its new office building in Auki on Friday. This marks a significant milestone in the expansion of postal services in the country. Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua, representatives from local businesses, and senior staff of Solomon Post, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alfred Ghemu attended the…