The Governments of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Higher Education and Human Resource Development, further strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in the higher education sector. Under the agreement, the Government of Papua New Guinea will provide 200 undergraduate scholarships to Solomon Islands nationals for study…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has made significant progress in integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) into education. This was highlighted at a one-day reflection workshop on ICT in Education on Monday at the MEHRD conference room. Organised by MEHRD in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and…
THREE staff of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) are currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology in Melbourne, Australia. The meteorological graduate diploma training is part of a capacity-building initiative under a newly launched Twinning Partnership between SIMS and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The partnership was officially launched at the SIMS…
THE Team Leader of the 3rd Chinese Medical Team (CMT), Dr Guo Mao has thanked Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), and the Chinese Embassy in Honiara and all the patients they served for contributing towards the success of their mission in Solomon Islands. Dr Guo conveyed words of…
THE Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Cai Weiming handed over SBD600,000 worth of medical equipment and medicines to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) on Tuesday. The official ceremony, held in front of the CMC, coincided with the farewell of the 3rd Chinese Medical Team (CMT) and the welcome…
THE Ghatere Adventist Primary School (GAPS) on South Kolombangara Island, Western Province, has received a new Sanitation Facility from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The ablution block was officially handed over on Tuesday in front of a large crowd comprising the school staff and students and members of the community. ADRA Communication and…
Asbestos continues to pose a significant health risk in government residential properties across Honiara and provincial centres, underscoring the need for more public health awareness. Philip Baura, Director of the Architect and Building Management Services Division (ABMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), has issued a warning about the dangers associated with this hazardous…
Two new standby generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system valued at SBD 3 million have arrived at Honiara International Airport. This investment will ensure continuous power to critical infrastructure supporting aeronautical operations, improving reliability and reducing power disruptions risks. The provision of equipment is supported by the World Bank, and is being implemented by…
THE voir dire hearing of an alleged leader of the defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM), who was accused of planning to burn down state-owned buildings in Honiara in 2023, will commence next Tuesday. A voir dire hearing is conducted to determine a question of law, including the admissibility of evidence. Whilst it is typically held…
A LARGE number of employees from the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) in Honiara turned out to vote in a secret ballot held at the Trade Dispute Panel’s (TDP) courtroom at Town Ground on Monday. TDP Chairman Willie Vaiyu said, voting began at 9am and continued until 4pm, with many SIPA workers participating throughout the…