Economy Archive September 2022
29 articles
Local Contractors Implement Health's Infrastructure Roll Out
A sum of SBD$63 million plus is locked and ready to go with six (6) local construction companies, who were awarded the tender to construct three (3) new Area Health Centres (AHCs) and three (3) Rural Health Clinics (RHC).
National Referral Hospital Conduct Awareness on Healthy Food & Dietetic Services
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Catering Department, Food and Dietetic Services will revive its ward to ward awareness to patients this week.
ADF and Government Agencies Looks at Evacuation Plan for Savo in the Event of an Eruption
The Australian Defense Force (ADF) – Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risk Response Program 2022 Exercise Longreach – Savo Volcano Table Top Exercise concluded in Honiara on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Police Visits Holau Christian Academy As Part of Community Outreach
Despite the wild weather on Wednesday 21st September 2022 Police visited Holau Christian Academy at White River in West Honiara to conduct an awareness talk.
NASA Sends Rocket to Collide with Asteroid
Asteroids could potentially wipe out the human race, that is why NASA is sending out a rocket to collide with an asteroid as part of our planetary defence plan.
Sweat Success: A Sustainable Approach to Honey Production
Located in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, honey producers in the Malemale community have created a sustainable beekeeping model that produces high profits but at the same time allows the environment around it to flourish.
Solomon Airlines Unveils 60th Annivesary Logo
Solomon Airlines will celebrate the airline’s 60th year next month with a program of festivities and celebrations and the introduction of a 60th Anniversary logo.
MASI Ready to Host Reginal Media Summit
Chairman of the Pacific Media Summit (PMS) 2022 and Vice President of Media Association Solomon Islands (MASI) Douglas Marau says Solomon Islands is ready to host our media regional delegates next week.
Government Revenue Collection System Fails
Government revenue over the past few days have not been collected because of a failure in the IT systems.
Locals Turn to Homemade Herbal Medicine as NCD Numbers Spike
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are on the rise, and many that suffer from such health complications are turning to homemade herbal medicines for treatment.
Solomon Ports to Provide Traffic Lights for Honiara City
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) today for the provision of Traffic Lights, warning sign boards, and road markings for Honiara City.
Women CEO’s in Solomon Islands Surpass Global Average: Bradlow
New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner, Kate Bradlow, has highlighted an important milestone for the Solomon Islands while speaking to a cohort of women leaders at the launch of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative’s (PSDI) ‘Leadership Matters’ report.
Women in Boardroom Less than 11% in Solomon Islands, Study Reveals
The private sector presents opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in Solomon Islands and across the Pacific, but consistent advocacy and effort are critical to increase their boardroom representation, according to the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Making a Difference - More Women Trained With Life Skills
More women from Tina River catchment communities are attending a four-day life-skills which commenced on Tuesday at Mataruka village.
Consultation on Constituency Development Policy Successfully Held in Central Province
A five- member team from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully conducted two-days consultations on the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy concept, at the Tulagi Island Lodge in Central Province (CIP) from 6th – 7th September, 2022.
Toiraena: Robust Framework Needed to Achieve Better Outcomes in Constituencies
Deputy Provincial Secretary (DPS) and Provincial Secretary (PS) Acting of Western Provincial Government (WPG), Patrick Toiraena says the country needs a robust framework towards achieving better outcomes in terms of Constituency Development.
Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of 55-Year-Old Man
Police arrest a male adult person for alleged murder of a 55-year-old male person in Guadalcanal Province.
Regular Flights to Lomlom to Restart Next Week
Solomon Airlines has announced that regular passenger flights both to and from Lomlom will restart from next week.
MRD in Munda For Consultations on Constituency Development Policy
A delegation from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is in Munda, Western Province to conduct consultation with its stakeholders on the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy.
US Navy Engineers Busy as Bees Throughout Solomon Islands
U.S. Navy engineers, known as Seabees, are conducting repairs and enhancement projects throughout Honiara as part of Pacific Partnership 2022.
Health Minister Greets and Meets with World Bank Mission Team
Health Minister Hon. Dr. Culwick Togamana hosted breakfast for the the visiting World Bank (WB) Mission team currently in the country.
UNDP Join Forces With BSP to Help Rural Women Open Bank Accounts
UNDP Solomon Islands joined forces with BSP Financial Group Limited to open bank accounts for free for over 50 women in Guadalcanal province, encouraging more women and girls to gain financial independence.
Drop in Influenza Cases Though Not Yet in the Clear: MHMS
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says nationally there’s been a 49% decrease in the total number of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) cases reported between Aug 19 and 25.
World Bank Mission In Country to Support MHMS Health Project
A World Bank (WB) mission is currently in Honiara, providing technical support towards the implementation of the current USD$13 million health project, funded by WB through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFt) and managed and implemented by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through its Project Management Unit (PMU).
Solomons Islands is ‘Good To Go’ in Australia
After more than 800 days cut off from the rest of the world, a senior Tourism Solomons team has hit the ground running in Sydney and Brisbane, its aim to reinstate the destination’s presence and relationships on the Australian travel industry scene as quickly as possible.
Health Targets Malaria Hotspots as Cases Soar
The Ministry of Health and Medical services (MHMS) is targeting Malaria hotspot areas, starting with Central Province.
RSIPF Farewells a RAPPP advisor
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on 31 August 2022 bid farewell to Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) Advisor James David Miller.
Maringe-Kokota Constituency Gets Fresh Water
Chairman of Pisage community within Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province has thanked the national government through MKC Office for funding their community water supply project.
Tina Hydro Community Water System Project Near Completion
Bore hole drilling for the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) water systems are now complete, with a further 3 water bores holes at Belaha near completion.
