Latest News Archive July 2022
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Counterfeit Money is Easy, Says Print Specialist
Counterfeiting the Solomon Islands dollar is easy, says a print specialist in Honiara.
Solomon Airlines Announces Major Schedule Expansion to Support Tourism Recovery
Following the reopening of Solomon Islands international border, Solomon Airlines has announced a major schedule expansion effective from October 2022.
Guadalcanal Conducts Health Promotion Trainings in Schools
Around ten schools in Guadalcanal have received health trainings over the past two weeks, the Health Ministry says.
Mysterious Red Glow Over Pacific Ocean
A mysterious red glow above the Pacific Ocean has internet sleuths fishing for answers.
WHO: Over 18,000 Cases of Monkeypox Reported Globally
The World Health Organization says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported globally from 78 countries, mainly in Europe.
Counterfeiting Banknotes on the Rise
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is urging the public to be on high alert and to lookout for fake banknotes following reports of high number of counterfeited banknotes being intercepted by Honiara residents.
Solomon Islands Succumb to Fiji in Semi-finals
Host nation Fiji will face Papua New Guinea in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 final after beating the Solomon Islands 3-1 in front of a passionate home crowd at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
MRD Finance Officers Receive Awareness on New SIG Payment System
Finance and Accounts officers of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) went through an awareness session facilitated by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) project team on the government new Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
Growing Demand for Passport Lead to Over Crowding at Immigration Office
As Solomon Islands continue to send increasing numbers of Seasonal workers to Australia and New Zealand through the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) program, the demand for passport has also tremendously grown since the end of the year 2021.
World Bank Country Director Pays Courtesy Call to Prime Minister
Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands World Bank Country Director, Mr. Stephen Ndegwa has paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.
Kuma Highlights Weaknesses in Country's Financial System
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma has outlined risks in the country’s current payments system which necessitates the passage of the Payments System Bill by Parliament.
Australia Supports Access to Justice in the Provinces
Australia will continue to support access to justice in the provinces including mechanisms to resolve disputes and manage grievances through the Community Governance and Grievance Management Project (CGGM) run by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS).
81 Nurses Graduate From SINU and Atoifi College
More graduate nurses commenced their 2022 Nurses Supervised Practice Program, this week.
144 Solomon Islanders Deployed to Australia Under PLS
144 more Solomon Islanders are getting ready to be deployed to work in the meat industry in various locations in Western Australia, under the longer-term Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS).
Renewable Energy Roadmap Launched
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Roadmap – announcing major reforms in the energy sector in the areas of policy, legislation, regulation, institutional, financial and management arrangements.
Female Appointed as Commissioner to Leadership Code Commission
A retired long-time female civil servant was appointed as one of the Commissioners to the Leadership Code Commission (LCC).
Five Candidates Charged for Breaching Electoral Act
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) charged five candidates of the National General Election (NGE) in 2019 who had failed to submit their statement of account over the weekend.
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Among US Delegation Set to Visit Solomon Islands
US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy will be among a second US delegation to visit the Solomon Islands in recent months, after the April visit by a team led by senior White House official Kurt Campbell.
AFP Deliver Firefighting Equipment to RSIPF’s Fire & Rescue
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Fire and Rescue Service has received new firefighting equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Solomons into Semi-Finals After Tense Win Over Tahiti
The Solomon Islands have reached the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after grinding out a 1-0 win over Tahiti at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji.
New Zealand Enhance Pacific Maritime Security with Patrol Vessels
New Zealand Defense Minister Peeni Henare announced Friday the dispatch of patrol vessels to its Pacific Island partners with the intention of strengthening maritime security in the Pacific region.
Guadalcanal Schools Confirm for Talent Identification
The Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) has reached a partnership with the Guadalcanal Provincial education authority to roll out the High-Performance Talent Identification program.
Former Militant Issues to be Addressed Systematically
The DCGA Government is concerned and sees it irresponsible and immoral the way the Opposition Leader is asserting in the media that the Government is going to dish out $300,000.00 as payment to former militants.
Solomon Islands at High Risk of Importing Omicron Sub-Variants
As Solomon Islands opens up to the world, and in so doing dropping all mandatory quarantine requirements on arrival, variants of the highly contagious Omicron are infecting the populations of neighboring Fiji and Australia.
Health Preserved, Lives Saved, Thousands of Dollars Spared: Thanks to Doctors and Nurses in West
Patient referral is the process of moving sick patients to higher-level health facilities especially when patients require specialized capacity and equipment for medical procedures and specialized assessments that are not available in the provinces.
Solomon Islands Sends Largest Ever Contingent to the Commonwealth Games
Weightlifter Jenly Tegu Wini heads the Solomon Islands' 19-strong team for the Commonwealth Games team in Birmingham.
RenBel Province Commemorates Second Appointed Day
Rennell-Bellona Province has commemorated its 29th Second Appointed Day with celebrations at ‘Alava Community in Bellona Wednesday 20th July 2022.
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia Advance After Draw
The group stage of the OFC Women's Nations Cup 2022 ended with a thrilling 2-2 draw between New Caledonia and Solomon Islands, a result that sees both teams qualify for the quarter-finals.
Fo'oro is Councilor for Honiara Vavaea Ward
The Vavaea ward 5 in Central Honiara has a new Councilor after the counting was completed at the Rove Police Headquarters.
Hospital Stocking up on Medical Supplies
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) have now stocked up on medication and inhaler devices that were initially in low supply.
Honiara Magistrate Court Opens New Semi–Permanent Court House
The Opening of the new Semi–Permanent Court House at the Honiara Magistrates Court is an achievement for the Magistrate Courts in meeting the demand for access to justice under the National Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs as a whole.
Solomon Islands Drawn With New Zealand in OFC U-19 Championship
Excitement is building for the return of age-group football in the Oceania region, following confirmation of the draw for the OFC U-19 Championship 2022 on Tuesday, July 19.
Honiara City Council Vavaea Ward Goes to Polls
Honiara City Council By-Election for Vavaea Ward voters are going to Polls at 7am and will close at 5 pm.
Family Support Centre Concludes Successful GBV Workshop
The Solomon Islands Family Support Centre's GBV Provincial Committees (PC) from seven Provinces concluded their two weeks of Conference in Honiara.
Training Conducted for Vavaea Ward Election Officers
A two (2) day Training for officials for the Vavaea Ward (5) By Election in Central Honiara, commenced yesterday at the Multi Purpose Hall.
NRH Initiates Investigation into Reports of “NRH Drunk Party”
The National Referral Hospital’s (NRH) Executive Management has initiated investigations into the media report of a “NRH Drunk Party”, in which staff at the NRH Emergency department were making loud noises and alleged to have been drinking (alcohol) inside the senior nurse office at Emergency Department.
Telekom S League Day 2 Match in Review
The Day 2 Match of week one in the Telekom S League season 2022/2023, round one had seen three matches played at Lawson Tama Stadium.
Guadalcanal 80th Anniversary Catalyst for Solomon Islands Tourism Recovery
Hot on the heels of its official border reopening, the Solomon Islands tourism industry is back in business in a major way, preparing to welcome international tourists attending the 80th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign.
Waqa and Oge Top Bodybuilding Championship
The Solomon Islands National Bodybuilding Federation (SINBBF) Championships 2022 was a success, staged at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-performance facility over the weekend.
Don't Engage in Illegal Gatherings and Protests: RSIPF
As Parliament adjourns for 25 July 2022 the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and members of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) appeal to the Solomon Islands community to peacefully and lawfully engage in the democratic process.
CDF Continue to Transform Rural Constituents Living Standards in Pele
The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) programme of the national government administered by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is continuing to transform living standards in Temotu Pele Constituency in Temotu as constituents benefit from the CDF by owning permanent dwelling homes.
Police Charge Captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 Counts of Manslaughter
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Investigation Department (NCID) have charged the captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 counts of Manslaughter on 13 July 2022.
National Body Building Championship Applauded
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has applauded the Solomon Islands National Body Building Federation (SINBBF) for hosting a successful National Body Building Championship over the weekend.
Japan and UNICEF Deliver 14 Speed Boats to Boost Health Services in Solomon Islands
This week, the Government of Japan, in partnership with UNICEF, officially handed over 14-speed boats to the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services to support the Ministry in its efforts to accelerate health services, especially in the most remote areas.
First In-Country Mission for Tina Hydro Financiers After COVID-19
A delegation of lenders flew into Honiara last week, marking the first face to face supervised Lenders mission for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project since prior to COVID-19 and the closing of international borders.
Australia Stands with Pacific Family to Declare 'Climate Emergency'
Australia looks set to sign up to a joint statement from Pacific Islands Forum leaders that is expected to declare a "climate emergency" and calls for rapid and deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.
Police Prepare for 'Operation Parliament'
In preparation for the sitting of parliament commencing next week (18 July 2022), the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and components of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) conducted Public Order Management (POM) exercises this week.
China Will Not Have a Military Base in Solomon Islands: Sogavare
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has declared his country’s security tie-up with China will not allow the superpower to host a military base there and make his citizens “targets for potential military strike”.
PSDI Launches Tourism Reopening Framework Post COVID-19
The Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) has launched a comprehensive tourism reopening framework for Pacific island countries (PICs), providing critical policy guidance as international tourists return in the post-COVID-19 era.
Health Detects Positive COVID-19 Cases from International Arrivals
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has detected a number of COVID-19 positive test results from recent international arrivals.
“We Will Not Put Pacific Islands Forum at Risk:” Sogavare
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his country will not do anything that will put any member of the Pacific Islands Forum at risk.
First Face to Face Meeting Between Albanese and Sogavare
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warmly embraced Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands leader who embraced China, as Australia works behind the scenes to avoid Pacific nations becoming vulnerable to being picked off by Beijing wielding its economic power.
Miles Partnership to Design e-learning Modules for SPTO Members
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce that it will be working with Miles Partnership to develop the Pacific Benchmarking Programme and to design, a Digital Skills and Technology Needs Assessment and e-learning Modules for SPTO member countries.
2022 National Bodybuilding Championship Set
The Solomon Islands Bodybuilding Federation (SIBBF) will be hosting its national Championship from 15th to 16th July 2022 at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-Performance centre.
SECSIP/UNDP and the Australian Government Maintains Support to the Delivery of Electoral Mandate
Two boats with OBM and other Election Support Items were handed over to the Electoral Commission by UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and Country Manager, Mr Berdi Berdiyev and First Secretary to the Australian High Commission in a brief Ceremony earlier this week at Electoral Office’s warehouse.
Police to Conduct Live Demolition of Bombs
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team will conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point, in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara today.
Sogavare Conveys Condolences on the Passing of the Former Japanese Prime Minister
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare formally conveys heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Government and People of Japan for the untimely passing of the former Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency the Hon. Shinzo Abe.
Power Struggle as Albanese Heads to Pacific Islands Forum
When Anthony Albanese touches down in Suva today to attend his first Pacific Islands Forum, he will be walking in to a regional meeting that is putting on a brave face.
Police Prepare for Upcoming Parliament Sitting
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF) are gearing up for parliament sitting next week.
Solomon Islands Offers to Host Next Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023
Solomon Islands has made its intention known to the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMMM) that it wants to host the next Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.
CBSI Warns Public on Latest Email Scam
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is warning the general public to avoid the latest form of email scam detected only last week.
Fiji and Solomon Islands Sign Maritime Boundary Agreement
The Governments of Fiji and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement on their shared maritime boundary, marking the first boundary treaty to be signed in the Pacific region in 6 years.
Guadalcanal Premier Sade Meets MCC Team
The Guadalcanal Province Premier, Hon. Francis Sade, met with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) team last week on Friday, 8 July 20222.
Heavy Conversations Ahead of Us: PIFS Secretary General
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) Henry Puna acknowledges that there are heavy conversations ahead of us in his opening remarks at the PIFS Leaders Summit in Suva, Fiji, this morning.
Australia Boosts Border Outposts with Two-Way Radio
A group of 12 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been in Solomon Islands to progress work on the Western and Eastern Border Outposts and the Solomon Islands Police and Emergency Radio Network (SIPERN).
Sogavare Address Pacific ACP Leaders in Suva
The Pacific Group of the African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) Leaders must reassess their priorities as a region and be innovative and strategic in their approaches and engagements with friends and partners including the European Union.
PTI Australia’s Pacific Islands Export Survey 2022 Provides Critical Snapshot of State of Exports
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia have published the findings of their most recent Pacific Islands Export Survey, a biennial report providing key insights into the activities and opinions of exporters across the region.
Australia Provides New Vehicle to Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres
Australia has provided a new vehicle to the Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres (SIAVRTC) to support its service delivery to national training providers.
Kiribati Withdraws from Forum Ahead of Leaders Meeting
The withdrawal of the remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati from the region's key diplomatic group has overshadowed the Pacific Islands Forum as leaders arrive in Fiji for the first in-person meeting in two years.
PM Sogavare Receives Red Carpet Welcome in Fiji
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon Manasseh Damukana Sogavare was accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in Suva Fiji over the weekend.
SPTO Partners With Trove Tourism Development to Enhance Digital Capabilities
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has awarded Trove Tourism Development Advisors its Lead Digital Specialist programme and Digital Content Upgrade, both of which fall under the Pacific Digital Tourism Transformation Project funded by the New Zealand government.
New Project to Send Sign Language Teachers into Remote Villages of Solomon Islands
Sign language could soon become the common language for people in remote communities of Solomon Islands as a new project aims to increase the number of signers in the Pacific nation.
Sogavare Witness New Police Capabilities
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his Cabinet Ministers witnessed the Police Response Team (PRT) under the National Response Department (NRD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) displaying the Public Order Management (POM) Interoperability Response Capability Demonstration Exercise at the Tenaru Firing Range yesterday.
Triathlon to Access SINIS High Performance Pathway Program
Triathlon Solomon Islands (TriSI) will now adapt to a high performance strategy that aims to build an aligned performance system from pathways to the podium with support from the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).
Indian Government Appreciated for Donation of Medicines and Seeds
Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock utters its great appreciation to the government of India for providing over 2 million worth of medication and agricultural seeds.
MHMS Addressing Lack of Medical Service in Wagina
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has taken concrete steps to establish an improved health facility in Wagina, a Gilbertese settlement in South Choiseul.
Measles Health Alert Issued
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is issuing a measles health alert for the Solomon Islands following outbreak of measles in Fiji and new cases being reported in many parts of the World.
Low Key Celebrations for 44th Anniversary
The Solomon Islands Government will celebrate the 44th Independence Anniversary this year with a thanksgiving church service as part of the low key celebrations.
Trainings Conducted in Malaita for Election Officers
The Solomon Islands Electoral Office are this week conducting trainings in Auki for the senior election officials for the West Kwaio National Parliamentary by-election and the Ward 18 of Malaita Provincial assembly by-election.
Seasonal Workers take Employer to Court
A group of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand for seasonal work are taking an employer to court over hours worked and deductions to their wages for things like wet weather gear and travel costs.
Communities First For Ocean Governance
The Solomon Islands have worked to ensure communities are on the frontlines of ocean governance by taking great strides toward Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
Health Launches Mass Drug Distribution Campaign Against Yaws and Scabies
The Ministry of Health is preparing a mass drug distribution campaign targeting scabies and yaws at the community level.
Solomon Islands Opens its Borders Today!
It’s been a long time coming, but our borders are now officially open today.
