The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program is currently on hold following a review of all U.S. foreign aid programs initiated during the Trump administration. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexson Ramofafia, told the media on Monday that the Solomon Islands Government is awaiting the outcome of the review, expected within…
Renovation, repair, and refurbishment work on the Taro Provincial Hospital in Choiseul Province is expected to commence this year. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed the development during a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Monday. PM Manele said the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) responded to…
Solomon Islands medical entomologist Dr. Hugo Bugoro has emphasized the vital role of traditional food preservation methods in ensuring food security for remote island communities such as Tikopia, especially during times of disaster. Dr. Bugoro presented his research findings at the final conference of the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) project at the University…
There have been growing concerns over the monitoring of commercial and tourist boats entering Western Province, particularly regarding anchorage fees and their distribution. Stakeholders, including local businesses and tourism operators, have called for clarity on the role of Tradeco Shipping and the Western Province Tourism Division in overseeing these vessels. There is a pressing need…
Gizo Hospital in Western Province has recorded an alarming increase cases of food poisoning. It was alleged several patients fell ill after consuming fish and chips bought from the Gizo main market. Medical staff confirmed that the affected individuals reported symptoms such as severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating the popular market dish. …
CHINESE modernisation, unlike other modernisations, embraces a future of shared prosperity for humanity, the Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, Professor Dr Wang Yiwei highlighted to visiting international journalists in Beijing on Monday. Dr Wang, who also serves as the Jean Monnet Chair…
STATE ownership of land is one of the catalysts for development as proven by China’s modern advancement. In China, all land is owned by the state and this land ownership has attracted investment, resulting in its development into the world’s second largest economy. The Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is set to begin a series of international engagements starting next week. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet on Monday, PM Manele announced that, as the incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), he will attend the PIF Troika Meeting on April…
HELENA Goldie Hospital in Western Province is facing serious healthcare issues, the Parliamentary Opposition Group has observed. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale, five Opposition MP’s and officials visited the hospital over the weekend. During the meeting on Sunday, the Group held a dialogue with Moderator of United Church Solomon Islands Rev. Armstrong Pitakaji and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday warmly welcomed the Ambassador of Georgia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Beka Dvali, during a courtesy meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. During a brief discussion PM Manele congratulated Ambassador Dvali on his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Solomon Islands,…