Washington DC, USA – The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, is leading a government delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., USA. The meetings bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, and development partners to discuss pressing economic challenges and opportunities. Minister…
A locally-led waste management project supported by the Australian High Commission and Central Honiara Constituency will see Mbokonavera III community enjoying cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods. The project, funded through the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program, has delivered seven lockable waste management stations across Mbokonavera III. Each station is equipped with bins for household waste disposal and a solar-powered streetlight…
Solomon Islands climate negotiators and civil society organisations are better prepared to attend major climate talks in Brazil this year after undertaking training supported by Australia. The training was led by Dr Ian Fry, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, a global expert in United Nations climate change negotiations. Dr Fry also brought practical…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has a total of 17 practicing specialist surgeons in the public sector as of October 2025. Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai confirmed this when asked by Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale in Parliament on Wednesday. Minister Bosawai said in terms of human resource…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), supported by the RSIPF and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently conducted a series of school and community awareness programs in Munda and Noro, Western Province. The visit aimed to acknowledge and thank local communities for their support during the recent Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…
Nearly a thousand patients undergo eye operations every year at the Regional Eye Centre, located at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. That’s, according to the Head of the Eye Department and National Eye Program, Dr. Carole Poloso. Speaking to the Solomon Star in Gizo this week, in an interview Dr. Poloso said that…
Schools across the Central Islands Province (CIP) have joined the global community in celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2025, marking the first time many schools in the province have commemorated this important health awareness event. This year’s celebration, held under the theme “Be a Hand-washing Hero,” highlighted the commitment of students, teachers, and communities to promote hygiene and improve…
After nearly six years of waiting, doctors, nurses, and other health workers at Helena Goldie Hospital (HGH) in Munda, Western Province, have finally received their long-overdue COVID-19 allowance reimbursements from the government. The payments come as part of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ (MHMS) commitment to settle outstanding allowances owed to frontline workers…
Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, has called for strong safeguards to ensure neutrality, accountability, and implementation capacity within the Public Service. Maelanga, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita, made the call during the debate on the Public Service Bill 2025 in Parliament on Wednesday. He said only with such safeguards will the reform move beyond being “just…
Minister of Health and Medical Service has voiced strong support for the Service Bill 2025, warning that the country faces a critical shortage of health workers and deteriorating rural infrastructure that threatens the delivery of essential services. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Paul Bosowai praised the Ministry of Public Service for its role in drafting the Bill. “Allow me to commend the Ministry…