Latest News Archive October 2022
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SIICAC Hosts Roundtable with Partners
This week, UNDP together with the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) hosted a round-table discussion to frame a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its key partners.
Through Cooperation to New Achievements
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) this week, launched its new Corporate Plan for 2022-2024.
Malango Women Celebrate International Rural Women’s Day
Women and girls from the Malango Ward of Central Guadalcanal have joined hands with the Tina River Hydropower Project Office this week to commemorate International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) at Kaimomosa Village, Belaha.
Firisua Registers for Solomon Airlines Peace Marathon
With just over a week to go to the 2022 Solomon Airlines Peace Marathon, and as registration numbers continue to build, one of the Solomon Islands’ highest-profile athletes, Sharon Firisua has signed up for the 29 October event.
Is Win Win Company Above the Law?
Win Win company is back in the spotlight, this time on charges relating to the alleged use of replica firearms to threaten a community in central Guadalcanal.
Government Targets 5,000 PALM Workers by December
The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), remains steadfast in committing up to 5,000 workers into the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme by the end of 2022, with further opportunities from New Zealand on the horizon.
SPC Warns Farmers on Threat of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Pacific Community (SPC) is urging farming communities and travelers to help keep the region free of the animal health threat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
Sera Wins 2022 Vision Pasifika Media Award
The University of The South Pacific (USP) final-year Journalism student, Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti was the proud winner of the 2022 Vision Pasifika Media Award.
Prime Minister Says He is God's Servant During Religious Gathering
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was the invited guest of honour in the 30th anniversary of the All Pacific Arise and Sukkot 2022, held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Pacific Islands Defence Ministers Meet in Tonga to Boost 'Interoperability'
South Pacific defence ministers will meet in Tonga on Tuesday, with Australia seeking a closer military relationship with the three island nations that have defence forces to counter China's security push in the region.
Susuka to Take Ownership of New Multipurpose ‘Community Hall’
Susuka Community in East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) will soon take ownership of a new massive ‘Community Hall’ funded by the government through the Constituency Development fund (CDF) in partnership with community support.
Man Crushed to Death at Logging Camp
The police are currently investigation circumstances surrounding the death of a 47 year old chainsaw operator at a logging camp in South Malaita.
Australian Charity Group Donates State of the Art Blood Culture Machine to NRH Medical Lab
Health Minister Hon. Dr Culwick Togamana received a state of the art microbiology diagnostic machine from Dr Alex Stephens, First Secretary for Health, Australia High Commission in Honiara on behalf of the “Reach 4 Your Future Foundation,” an Australian Charity Group based in Melbourne.
Bulk Shop Is Now SINIS Nutrition Partner
The country’s leading food retailer Bulk Shop will be the nutrition partner in supporting athletes at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport - SINIS (SINIS) across a 16-month period.
Solomon Airlines Peace Marathon Registrations Set Cracking Pace
Just days after the event was officially announced, organisers of this year’s Solomons Airlines Peace Marathon to date have received a flood of registrations for the 29 October event.
Solomon Islands Drops Inbound COVID-19 PCR Requirement
Effective immediately, the Solomon Islands Government has announced incoming travelers to the Solomon Islands no longer require to undergo a PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to arrival.
Touch Rugby Coaching Session Underway at SINIS
The Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) is currently hosting a coaching program for touch rugby.
So, You Think You Can Dance? Or Sing?
Is it hip hop, lyrical, free style or fusion that’s your thing? Or is it a combination of dance forms like break or bboy? And break out with the occasional krump solo? Or is rock music, reggae, dancehall, afrobeat or afrofushion more your thing?
Take Care of Your Mental Health: Togamana
Speaking on the theme ‘Make Mental Health and Well-being for all, a Global Priority’ the Minister of Health Dr Culwick Togamana appealed to all Solomon Islanders to make mental health and well-being a priority for themselves, their families, work places and their communities in which they live for a better and happier living.
Kuma Highlights Development Challenges in Solomon Islands During ADB Board of Governors Meeting in Manila
Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma returned on Monday, 10th October, after attending the 55th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors Annual Meeting held at the ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines from 26 to 30 September 2022.
Health Ministry Responds to Concerns Over Chinese Labelled Medical Supplies
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has responded to concerns raised by the public on social media over Chinese labelled medicines.
Australian Army Medic Plans to Bring Love of League to the Solomon Islands
If Army medic Private Lauren Dam gets another opportunity to deploy to Solomon Islands, she has promised to return with a rugby league ball.
Young Pacific Leaders Prepare for COP27
As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth and trap the sun’s heat, climate change continues to be the most pressing issue of our time, and we are at a tipping point.
Mental Health Services Neglected for Far Too Long
The country joined the global community to celebrate and commemorate World Mental Health Day on the 10th October in Honiara.
Maritime Partnership on Show in Solomon Islands
Fourteen officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) completed a boat-handling course with Army's 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Amphibious), during Exercise Coastwatchers.
GoFundMe Campaign Set Up for Eric Vavaki
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Eric Vavaki, a Solomon Islander who faces possible deportation from Australia after a vehicle accident in Toogoolawah, in the Somerset Region of south-east Queensland, resulted in the lower part of his body to be paralysed.
Sogavare Thanks Australia for Support Towards 2023 Pacific Games
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has thanked Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for a donation to support the staging of the Pacific Games.
Prime Minister Returns From Engagements Overseas
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation arrived home yesterday after successfully completing his overseas engagements.
Kesao Bridge in North West Guadalcanal Falling Apart
People in North West Guadalcanal are calling on responsible authorities to carry out urgent repair work on Kesao bridge, describing its current state as high risk for vehicles.
Media Enhancing Digital Technology is Here to Stay: Sherlock
Whether we like it or not, media enhancing digital technology is here to stay and is vastly changing the media landscape the world over.
Education Minister Promises Education Bill and Scheme of Service for Teachers
The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Hon. Lanelle Tanangada has committed to implementing a new scheme of service for teachers, and to bring to Parliament an Education Bill.
Sogavare Meets Australian Prime Minister in Canberra
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has used the opening of a meeting with Anthony Albanese to once again reassure Australia over his government's security pact with China, declaring he will never allow a foreign military base to be set up in his country.
Traffic Officers Crack Down on Unlicensed Drivers and Vehicles
The issue of unlicensed drivers and vehicles continues to be a problem in Honiara, putting at risk pedestrians and other vehicles on the road.
Vaisekavea Sworn in as PS for MAL
A new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (NMAL) was sworn-in by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House yesterday.
Internet Service Goes Live in East Choiseul Constituency
The once isolated rural East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) is now connected to the outside world via the internet, thanks to Fuzionnet Company Ltd following the successfully installation of a new internet service at Kumanibae the Constituency’s Development Centre Tuesday this week.
Police Visit New Honiara International Terminal
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP), who are part of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), recently visited the new international terminal at Honiara International Airport.
Media and Politics Should Complement Each Other: Kenilorea
Politicians sometimes see the media as encroaching into their space, especially when issues become controversial, or sensitive.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Murdering and Hiding Dead Body in a Well
Police in Tulagi have arrested a 56-year-old male, suspected of murdering and hiding the body of the victim inside a well.
Role of Media Critical for a Healthy Democracy: Wale
The place and role of the media in our region is absolutely critical to ensuring that our democracies can keep growing more open and that our governments increasingly appreciate the need to be responsive to the electorate.
Judo Holds Open Trials at SINIS
Solomon Islands Judo Federation held its initial open trials successfully at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport - SINIS for squad selection to access the High-Performance standard of training at the institute.
NGOs Urge Adoption of Science-Based Management to Save Skipjack Tuna
Non-government Organizations including the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Ocean Foundation, WWF and Global Tuna Alliance are calling on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) members to move away from yearly quota-setting to a science-based, pre-agreed management procedure (MP) for skipjack tuna.
Solrais Partners With SINIS High Performance for National Athletes Development
The Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-Performance program has sealed an agreement with Solrais Company for the in-kind investment of mutual benefit in continuous support towards sports development.
Sogavare Thanks US for Aligning Commitment to Forum 2050 Strategy
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare thanked the United States for its commitment to align its programs of support to the Pacific with the ‘Forum 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.'
