Latest News Archive June 2022
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Facelift For High Performance Facility at Sports Institute
National athletes will now have full training access to an international certified court floor that functions as a multipurpose space at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-Performance.
Solomon Islands and India to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
Solomon Islands and India have renewed and reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation to new heights.
2022 OFC Champions’ League Group Draw Tomorrow
Central Coast FC, Solomon Islands representative to the 2022 OFC Champions League, will soon know who they will play at the group stage for the coveted OFC Champions League trophy.
Twelve Explosives Specialists Graduate with Assistance from Australian Defense Force (ADF)
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has graduated 12 officers after completing level 2 of the International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) course requirements as specialist operators at the EOD facility, East of Honiara.
Central Banks Committed to Economic Prosperity and Wellbeing in South Pacific
At a meeting of South Pacific Central Bank Governors on 20 June 2022, the Governors reconfirmed their commitment to supporting the region's access to cost effective remittances, retention of bank services and improving financial inclusion.
Central Islands Province Celebrates Second Appointed Day
Central Islands Province was the first province in the Solomon Islands to achieve self-administration on 29 June 1981, this would be their 41st anniversary!
MID and Temotu Province Sign SBD$5m Ship Project
The National Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Temotu Provincial Government signed an agreement to purchase a ship worth SB$5 million for the Province.
AFP Supports Delivery of English Classes to RSIPF
The Australian Federal Police (AFP), through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), has entered into an agreement with the Islands Bible Ministries for the delivery of English Classes to the RSIPF recruits.
International Travelers Must Apply for WHO Yellow Card One Week Before Travel
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is calling on all outward bound international travelers to apply at least one week before their departure time for the WHO Yellow card.
Quarantine-free Solomon Islands to Fully Reopen Border on 01 July
After more than 800 days, the Solomon Islands will reopen its border on 01 July with all existing quarantine requirements to be immediately discontinued.
Solomon Airlines Welcomes Plans to Reduce Quarantine Requirements for Inbound Passengers
Solomon Airlines has welcomed the news that mandatory quarantine requirements for inbound visitors will be reduced shortly.
Afio Area Health Centre in Malaita Ready for Handover
In just a few weeks’ time, thousands of people within the catchment area of what used to be Afio clinic will now have ease of access to an improved and expanded range of health services that the new Afio Area Health Centre will offer.
Albanese, Sogavare Speak for First Time
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he and Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare have broken ground with a "constructive discussion".
Deputy Police Commissioner Meets with Malaita Premier
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation Ms. Juanita Matanga, as part of her provincial tour to Malaita Province, has made a courtesy visit to the Premier of Malaita Province Hon. Daniel Suidani.
PNG Tops Medal Count at Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games
Papua New Guinea has topped the medal tally at the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with 33 gold, 28 silver, and 19 bronze medals.
Health Boost Capacity at the Western Border Ahead of Border Reopening
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) have sent an infrastructure manager, a biomedical officer and two environmental health officers to the Western border.
Manele Calls on CHOGM to Support Small Island States
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands support to the Commonwealth’s priorities and initiatives to addressing global challenges faced by Small Island States (SIS) across the Commonwealth.
Major Marovo Projects Set to Launch
A number of government delegates have now arrived in Marovo ahead of the major launching of the Marovo Constituency livelihood projects on Tuesday 28th June 2022.
Parents Call on Education Authorities to Waive School Fees
While students are excited to be returning to school parents are calling on education authorities to either waive school fees or re-look at the fees being charged for the remainder of the year.
SINU Holds Chupu Ceremony With Guadalcanal Province
Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Hon.Francis Sade, has attended a low key chupu presentation program at the Local Fusion Cafe, Solomon Islands National University (SINU) campus, today morning.
Suspected Monkeypox Cases in Fiji
A number of individuals are under investigation for suspected cases of monkeypox and are being preemptively isolated where the index of suspicion is high.
Public Service Looking to Maintain Current Rental Arrangements
The Ministry of Public Service says it may consider maintaining current rental arrangements for government employees with a Cabinet paper being prepared for this.
New Zealand Supports Tourism With SBD$2.8m Grant
With Solomon Islands’ borders reopening soon, Aotearoa New Zealand is pleased to support the country’s tourism sector following the recent signing of a funding arrangement of NZD$550,000 (SBD2.8m) between New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT).
New Dental Equipment for NRH
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Dental Services Department is once again grateful for donated dental equipment from the Ararat Private Dental Practice and Balarrat Rotary, Victoria Australia.
Police Minister Says Relationship with Australia Robust
The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNCS) Mr. Anthony Veke says the relationship between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands is ‘always robust’ as the police farewells Commander Paul Osborne.
Athletics Bags Four Medals for Solomon Islands
Athletics has bagged four medals for Solomon Islands at the Northern Marianas 2022 Pacific Mini-Games.
Government Holds Open Dialogue with Churches on Election Deferment
An open dialogue on the proposed deferral of the 2023 National General Election between the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA), the Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFGA) and the National Government Monday this week led to greater understanding by the two church bodies.
Opposition MP Lashes Out at Tactics Used by Government During Consultations
Member of Parliament for West Makira Constituency Hon Derrick Manuari has described the government’s strategy to use political appointees and losing candidates to speak against Opposition MPs as ‘cheap politics’.
Ministry of Rural Development Priorities Unveiled
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr. Samson Viulu, has unveiled a range of legislative reforms he plans to achieve during his tenure in office.
Promotion of Renewable Energy & Rural Electricity Through the SPIRES Website
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, has joined forces with the UN Development Programme to develop the SPIRES project website, aiming to promote rural electricity, clean and renewable energy.
Health Training Rolled Out Ahead of Opening Borders
The Ministry of Health continues to further enhance Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPC) measures in health facilities along the border, ahead of the reopening of borders on the 25th of July 2022.
Female Beach Volleyball Duo Performing Well
The Team Solomon female beach volleyball duo continue to perform well at the Mini Games.
Legal Information Now at Your Fingertips!
The launch of a new mobile platform by the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) means that over 460,000 mobile users in Solomon Islands, representing 66.3 percent of the population, will be able to access legal information at their own convenience from their own communities.
Solomon Islands Golden Girl Shines with 3 Gold Medals at Mini-Games
Jenly Tegu Wini continues her impressive form, bagging 3 Gold Medals at the Northern Marianas 2022 Pacific Mini-Games.
Solomon Islands Currently 5th in Medal Tally at Pacific Mini-Games
Solomon Islands currently sits at 5th place in the medal tally at the Northern Marianas 2022 Pacific Mini-Games.
SINIS Forms High Performance Athlete Advisory Group (AAG)
Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-Performance program has recently formed its Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) committee.
82 Graduate Nurses Commence Their Supervised Practice Program
A total of 82 nurses, which includes newly graduated nurses from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Atoifi College of Nursing in Malaita Province, have commenced their twelve (12) months Supervised Practice Program (internship) as of today.
Solomon Islands Stands with China in UN Human Rights Council Statement
China’s investments in the Solomon Islands is paying dividends, in the form of support to China on crucial UN votes or joint statements.
Police Investigate Death of Adult Female
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Munda in Western Province are investigating the death of a female adult who was discovered hanging from a rope tied around her neck.
Software Tool to Match Crime Scene Fingerprints with Suspects
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is now equipped with a software tool to match fingerprints in crime scenes to suspects.
Is it a Bird or a Plane? It’s a WHAT?
It’s a flying boat, yes you read right a flying boat!
Manele Concludes Meetings at WTO Ministerial Conference
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Jeremiah Manele concluded his participation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) after the conference was extended by an additional day, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Australia's Foreign Minister in Honiara, Visits Schools and Communities
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today, the first visit to Honiara by the new Australian government.
Women’s Leadership and Equal Participation - Key for Positive Change
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) joins hands with the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government to organize a four-day Outstanding Women Training and Planning Workshop.
Australia Supports Divit Rural Training Centre With New Vehicle and Resources
Through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia has provided Divit Rural Training Centre (RTC) with a new vehicle and tools and resources to strengthen its training delivery.
Penny Wong To Visit Solomon Islands for Discussions with Sogavare
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Solomon Islands on Friday for discussions with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and senior members of his cabinet.
Tourism Solomons Welcomes Fiji Airways Announcement
Tourism Solomons has welcomed the resumption of Fiji Airways flight between the Solomon Islands and Fiji from 02 July 2022, seeing the move as a major step towards the country re-joining the world after more than two-years border closure.
China Announce Plans to Allow Military to Undertake 'Armed Forces Operations' Abroad
Analysts say China's leader Xi Jinping has set the legal basis for an expansion of the Chinese military's role in other countries, just weeks after Beijing signed a security pact with Solomon Islands.
Australia Speaks to Media on SBD$1.5 Billion Infrastructure Partnership with Solomon Islands
Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr Jimmie Rodgers, and Australian High Commissioner, Dr Lachlan Strahan, spoke to the media yesterday about the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) – Australia’s flagship 10-year SBD1.5 billion partnership with Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands Police Prepare for Reopening of Borders on 1st July
As part of the preparation for border reopening on 1 July 2022, the officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have gone through a brief training conducted by Solomon Island Immigration and Australian Border Force (ABF) at Kulitanai Police Station in the Western border between PNG and Solomon Islands recently.
World Bank Approves New Project to Improve Solomon Islands’ Fisheries Sector
The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a new World Bank project that will work to improve regional collaboration, national capacity and management, and the sustainable longer-term development of Solomon Islands' vital fisheries sector.
Flights to Temotu Resumes This Week
Solomon Airlines has announced that regular passenger flights both to and from Temotu Province will resume this week.
Thousands of Thermometers Given to Schools to Ensure Safe Re-opening
UNICEF and the Government of New Zealand, handed over more than 4,000 infrared thermometers to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) in Solomon Islands. Funded through a Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grant, the thermometers will support the safe re-opening of all schools in the country.
Team Solomon Depart For the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022
Team Solomon left the country this morning headed to the Northern Marianas for the Pacific Mini Games 2022.
Snap Election or Deferment? Electoral Commission Convenes Workshop to Prepare for Elections
The question on everyone’s mind is whether there will be a snap election or a late dissolution of Parliament.
Anglican Church of Melanesia Prepares to Build New University
The National Government congratulates the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) for the dedication and turning of the soil of the site for the development of the John Coleridge Patterson University at Central Guadalcanal over the weekend.
Solomon Airlines Plans to Add More International Destinations
National carrier plans for new schedule effective from August Solomon Airlines has confirmed the airline’s twice-weekly flights between Brisbane and Honiara will be maintained as the national carrier awaits further easing of travel restrictions to plan a broader international schedule.
First Female Crew Set Course for Pacific Fishing Industry
Opening career pathways and providing equal opportunities for women is the focus of a world-first initiative that sees an all-female deck crew set off on their first fishing trip on a tuna longline vessel, today.
East Rennell World Heritage Stakeholder Dialogue Held
A stakeholder consultation dialogue on East Rennell World Heritage Site organized by Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held last week 31st May, 2022 at the Heritage Park conference centre.
Schools in Makira Ulawa Equipped With Weather Tracking Devices
Four Schools and eight communities in Makira Ulawa Province took delivery of new Tropical Cyclone Tracking Maps and basic weather equipment’s at the provincial capital Kirakira on Wednesday 1st June 2022.
UK Discuss Priority Projects with Government
British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, H.E. Thomas Edward Coward visited the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet yesterday to begin dialogue with care taker Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga on the national government’s priority projects.
Police: “Knoxly Atu Surrendered Himself”
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to inform the Public that Knoxley Atu has surrendered to police in recent weeks.
House Accommodating Pacific Games Chinese Workers Burns
The make shift apartment housing Chinese workers at the Pacific Games compound has caught fire.
Pacific Leaders Resolve PIF Leadership Crises
Pacific Island leaders have resolved a leadership crisis that has crippled the region’s peak diplomatic body.
Rugby 7s Players Work on Other Aspects of the Game
The national rugby 7s training squad (men and women) are currently conducting a High-Performance Wellbeing & Lifestyle Performance (WLP) debrief today at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS).
Sogavare On a Mission to Extend Parliament
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is currently on tour to his constituency of East Choiseul, high on the agenda is the deferment of the national general elections by one year.
PM Receives Courtesy Call From New Zealand’s High Commissioner
Prime Minister (Acting), Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has extended warm greetings to New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jonathan Schwass.
Work in Australia Improves Livelihood for Young Solomon Islanders
For Junior Amos Damiri, the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme provided the opportunity to get his married life in Solomon Islands off to the right start.
Pacific Nations Walk Away from Trade and Security Deal with China
Pacific Island countries have agreed not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China after a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from 10 Pacific nations in Fiji.
Solomon Water Opens Customer Service Centre in East Honiara
Solomon Water says it strives to provide "our customers with safe and reliable water and wastewater services and with extensive, inclusive customer support."
