Latest News Archive May 2023
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Cook Islands Youth Anti-Corruption Movement Embraced
Relevant Youth authorities, organized anti-corruption consultations and policy dialogue between the anti-corruption institutions, youth and civil society stakeholders in the Cook Islands.
Vanuatu Politician Replaced
Mr. Sato Kilman has been removed as Vanuatu’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Lands by the Nation's Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau.
Inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League Prepares to Kickoff
Coaches and captains of the five competing teams have completed pre-tournament media duties ahead of Thursday’s kickoff in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
New Airport Surcharge Fees Effective on 1st June
Solomon Airlines has confirmed the introduction of new airport surcharge fees effective from 1 June, 2023 to help cover rising international and domestic airport costs including increased landing and lighting fees at Solomon Islands airports.
South Pacific Oil is Pacific Games Gold Sponsor
The South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) has officially been announced as the Gold Partner-Sponsor of the Sol2023 Pacific Games to be hosted in Honiara, Solomon Islands later this year.
REC Staff Trained on Basic Public Relations Techniques
Regional Eye Centre (REC) staff at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) and stakeholders were trained on the 26th of May on how to collect information in the field when rolling out their eye health programs for news articles, social media postings and donor reporting.
Solomon Islands Field Hockey Camp Ends on High Note
Solomon Islands national field Hockey 5s four-day camp at the High Performance Centre concluded today.
Korea Should Use its Summit to Offer Labour Mobility to the Pacific
Fresh off their meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi in PNG, Pacific leaders are this coming week gathering in Seoul for the inaugural South Korea-Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme Launched
A new programme to bolster women’s resilience and leadership for sustainable, secure and thriving communities in the Solomon Islands, in the face of disasters has been launched.
Call For Treaty To End Plastic Pollution
Pacific countries continue to call on world leaders to deliver a high-ambition treaty to end plastic pollution, as the clock ticks closer to the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC2) in Paris France.
Sogavare Attends South Korea-PIF Summit
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare is attending the first-ever ‘Korea-Pacific Islands Summit’ in Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) scheduled for 29-30 May 2023.
National Hockey Teams Receive Intense Training
Australian Hockey Mentor Coach, Leroy Philips arrived in the country to run a training camp at the High Performance Centre for Solomon Islands men and women National Hockey 5s Squad.
Government and UXO Companies to Forge Partnership
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Karen Galokale hosted a meeting with local Commercial UXO companies to explore ways to partner in getting rid of deadly WWII Unexploded Ordnances in the Solomon Islands.
Ausmart to be Games Official Merchandiser
The Ausmart Company Limited has been announced as the Official Merchandiser for this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games.
UNDP Conducts Integrity and Ethics Workshop
Permanent Secretaries and Senior Executive Officers in the Government Ministries and Integrity Agencies are undergoing a three day training on Integrity and Ethics Agency Improvement Framework this week.
Tuasulia Wins West Kwara'ae Seat
Polling a total votes of 2,571, Mr. Alfred Tuasulia is now the winning candidate for West Kwara'ae.
Interlocking Block Pavement Project Introduced
The Interlocking Block Pavement (IBP) Project, supported by Japan International Cooperative Agency (JICA), is starting its activities to introduce IBP as a new pavement standard in Solomon Islands.
Climate Budget Tagging Reforms Initiated
Solomon Islands recently launched a Roadmap of Reforms for enhancing access to climate finance and improving public sector spending.
Primary Health Care is Backbone of the Health System
The Solomon Islands Health Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil commends Commonwealth for its continuous encouragement for member states to invest more in Primary Health Care as the best health care strategy for achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Medical Lab Technicians Acquire License for Medical Clearance Airfreighting
Around seven provincial medical lab technicians in the Solomon Islands received training and have successfully acquired license to clear dangerous goods and infectious substances for air freight (or airlift).
Solomon Islands Lifts COVID Entry Requirements
Effective immediately, the Solomon Islands has lifted all COVID-19 related requirements and travelers to the destination no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or COVID-19 test.
West Kwara'ae By-Election Underway
The West Kwara’ae by-election started this morning, with most polling stations reporting a good turnout.
Solomon Islands Takes on Vietnam in International Friendly
Solomon Islands Kurukuru futsal team will take on Vietnam in two international friendly matches, to be played in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Dr. Kemuel Wins 7th MACFEST Song Composition
The Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) committee announced the winner and composer of the 7th MACFEST song yesterday, awarding Solomon Islander, Mrs. Minado Kemuel a prize of VT200,000.
Tina Schools Access Safe Drinking Water and Electricity
Two schools within the Mbahomea region of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) catchment are now able to access water and electricity, thanks to the Community Benefits Sharing Project (CBSP).
Commonwealth Health Ministers Pledge to Work Together
Solomon Islands join other Commonwealth Health Ministers and Heads of Delegation to reaffirm their commitment to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring the most vulnerable and marginalised have equal access to health services across the 56 member countries by 2030.
Minister of Health and Officials Attend World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly is the decision making body of WHO and hosts annual conference in Geneva, Switzerland, with the main functions to determine the policies of the organization, appoint the Director General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve proposed programme budget.
SAFENET Welcomes New Partners
Another milestone has been achieved for SAFENET, the Solomon Island’s national multisector gender-based violence service delivery system led by the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Solomon Islands. with key multisectoral partners.
Honiara Hosts Regional Director of Women Learning Exchange
The Government of Solomon Islands is currently hosting Directors of Women from 13 Pacific Islands Countries at a Regional Directors of Women Learning Exchange from 21 – 25 May 2023.
US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defence Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a defence cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea on Monday, which he said would expand the Pacific Island nation's capabilities and make it easier for the U.S. military to train with its forces.
SI-Vanuatu Bilateral Senior Officials Conclude Meeting in Torres and Banks Province, Vanuatu
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Senior Government Officials have successfully conducted the SI-Vanuatu Bilateral Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) at Rah Islands, Motavala, Torres and Banks Province, in Vanuatu from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th May 2023.
Poll Workers Prepare for West Kwara'ae By-Election
Poll workers for the West Kwara’ae Parliamentary by-election have now been trained and preparing for polling day on 24th May.
Impaired Children Benefit from World Vision Project
Thirteen impaired children from seven schools in Santa Cruz, Temotu Province, have benefited from World Vision's Pikinini Rural Inclusive, Care and Education (PRICE) Project's arrangement for a medical checkup at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Australian Gold Medalist Arrives in Country to Coach Team Taekwondo
Australian Taekwondo Gold medalist and Coach, Bianca Scurry has arrived in the country today to Mentor and run a few courses for the nation’s ‘Team Taekwondo’.
Sogavare Meets With Marape at the Margins of FIPIC
Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare MP, had a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon James Marape in the margins of the One day Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
West Kwara'ae Pre-poll Begins
Pre-polling has begun for the West Kwara'ae by-election in Malaita.
Auditor Generals Office and Police Sign MOU
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomon Island Office of the Auditor General (OAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Office of the Auditor-General in Honiara on Friday May 19 2023.
Sogavare Leaves For Forum Meeting With India
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare left yesterday to attend the third Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation, (FIPIC III Summit).
The Search is on for the Best Tuna Dish in the Pacific
Finding the Solomon’s best Tuna Fish Dish is a focus of Tuna Bites, a live cooking competition that will take place on Friday 26th May at the Coral Sea Resort from 4pm.
SINIS Holds a Leisure Activity for Athletes
Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) through its Wellbeing and Lifestyle Performance (WLP) department successfully held a ‘Leisure Activities’ program for sport athletes.
Japan to Support UXO Removal
Solomon Islands and Japan signed Exchange of Notes to pave the way for Japan to assist the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in their ongoing work to safely remove and dispose UXOs in the country.
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Discuss Border Arrangement Agreement
Work on reaching a broader overarching Bilateral Border Agreement between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have begun following a successful Senior Officials meeting between the two countries recently on Rah Island, Motalava, Vanuatu.
Hospital Receives New Oxygen Plant
A new oxygen plant was handed over this week to the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU).
Inclusive Employment Pilot Program Launched
Nine Solomon Islanders living with disabilities have been selected for internships with SolTuna, Kokonut Pacific, Fatboys resort, Dreamcast, World Vision and Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), under a program created by Pasifiki HR with the support of Australia’s Strongim Bisnis program.
Australian Strength and Conditioning Coach Returns to Help Athletes
Simon Bergner, a strength & conditioning (S&C) coach from Australia, is back in the country at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) to work with athletes.
Fuel Contamination Issue Examined
Solomon Airlines is working with regional fuel suppliers to continue examining the cause of fuel contamination which grounded the airline’s single Airbus A320 international aircraft last month.
Lea'i Scores First Professional Goal For Bosnia and Herzegovina Club
Solomon Islands International Raphael Lea’i scored his first and assist in his first professional start for FK Velez Mostar.
Progress and Challenges of the Nursing Profession
Health services in Solomon Islands began with the missionaries who first brought the gospel of Jesus Christ to the islands and today nursing in Solomon Islands has grown to become a profession that is much relied on for the delivery of health services.
Water Systems in Tina River Area Near Completion
Work on the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) water supply systems for various communities in the Tina River Hydropower catchment area is nearing completion.
5000 Apply to Volunteer During Pacific Games 2023
More than 5000 people have applied to Volunteer at this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games.
Pacific Games Facilities Nears Completion
All Games Facilities in Honiara, Solomon Islands are currently under construction and will be completed within the next three to four months.
Golfers to Attend Asia Pacific Amateur Championship Academy
Solomon Islands Golf athletes, George Rukabo and Tony Ramo have travelled to Melbourne, Australia, to for this year's Asia Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC).
Tulagi Hospital to Receive Upgrade
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with funding support from the World Bank is ready to kick off renovation and upgrade work of Tulagi Hospital in the Central Islands Province.
The Princess of Market Resellers
She is a modern-day princess but of a different kind.
Tourism Solomons Mourns Passing of Board Chair
The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism industry and wider South Pacific tourism community is in mourning following the sudden death of Tourism Solomons Board Chair, Robson Tana Djokovic, who has passed away in Honiara.
Atoifi Hospital Takes Delivery of New Vehicle
For many working in the urban centres, the importance of having office vehicles to carry out work may not be much of a big deal, as they are often in adequate supply and also the availability of public transport.
Review of Solomon Islands Development Strategy Underway
The launch of the review of Solomon Islands National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016 - 2035 yesterday marks the commencement of nationwide consultations to review the progress of the 20-year strategy.
Untimely Passing of Government’s Chief of Staff Shocks Many
The untimely passing of the government’s chief of staff, Robson Djokovic, has shocked many, particularly within government circles, where he has been a long-time confidant and trusted advisor of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
SolBrew Lager Gets a Gold Monde Award
Solomon Breweries iconic SolBrew Lager bottle gets gold at the 2022, 61st Monde Selection Awards.
Upgrades to Munda Runway Disrupts Flight Schedules
Solomon Airlines is alerting passengers to an interim change to flight operations to and from Munda due to current works to upgrade the Munda Airport runway.
Pacific Games Ambassador Tours Choiseul Province
Jay Makana, a former mini-games Gold medalist, is currently touring Choiseul province as part of the Sol2023 sports Ambassador's program.
Sir David Congratulates His Majesty King Charles III on Coronation
Solomon Islands Governor General Sir David Vunagi on Saturday conveyed profound greetings on behalf of the People and Government of Solomon Islands to his Majesty King Charles III following his coronation service at the Westminster Abbey.
SBS Holds Exclusive Rights in Australia to Broadcast Pacific Games
The 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) is pleased to announce that the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS) has acquired exclusive Australian broadcast rights for the Sol2023 Pacific Games.
MASI Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) joined thousands of media personnel around the world yesterday in commemorating Press Freedom Day.
SolTuna An Official Sponsor of 2023 Pacific Games
SolTuna is the latest Official Sponsor of the Sol2023 Pacific Games.
Trade Commissioner Warns PALM Workers Not to Abscond
The Trade Commissioner within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr. Barrett Salato has warned labour mobility workers not to abscond or breach their temporary work visa condition while in Australia.
Tackling the High Levels of Rape Cases in the Solomon Islands
Rape is a serious crime in the Solomon Islands, and the country has laws in place to prevent and punish sexual violence. Despite this, there are still unacceptably high incidences of rape cases being reported to police.
Market Vendor’s Earnings Pay for Her Children’s Education
It may not seem like much, just a few makeshift stalls that is used to sell traditional homecooked meals. But with this Doreen Biku, a mother of three, has been able to put her children through formal education despite the hardships faced by market vendors.
MRD Congratulates South Vella For CDF-Funded Rural Health Clinic
Deputy Secretary Corporate (DSC) Ms. Constance Wane of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has congratulated the Member of Parliament for South Vella La Vella Constituency (SVC) Hon. Fredrick Kologeto and its people for the successful launch of their newest Kolokolo rural health clinic on 26th April 2023.
GOC, FIJI TV Announce Fiji Broadcast Rights for 2023 Pacific Games
The 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) is pleased to announce that Fiji Television Limited (FIJI TV) has acquired the broadcast rights for the Sol2023 Pacific Games in Fiji.
Solomon Islands Marks World Tuna Day 2023
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and its stakeholders marked World Tuna Day with the theme “Our Tuna, Our Future”.
U.S President Biden and India's Modi to Meet Pacific Island Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, will join Pacific Islands leaders next month for a "historic" future-oriented meeting, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said on Sunday.
Central Guadalcanal Invests in its Human Resource
Solomon Islands Central Guadalcanal Constituency (CGC) has invested a total of SBD$369,414.00 to support the development of its human resources for the year 2023.
Solomon Airlines Grounds only International Aircraft
Solomon Airlines has apologised publicly for inconvenience caused to it’s international passengers, by grounding the airline’s Airbus A320 - its only international aircraft.
West Pacific Regional Tennis Championship Underway
The West Pacific Regional Tennis Championship is currently underway in Port Vila where five countries that are participating are Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Vanuatu.
Men's Indoor Volleyball Sets Record
The Solomon Islands Men's Indoor volleyball team has bagged the Bronze from the "Flaming Chalice 2023" Tournament in Australia, setting a history for Indoor volleyball in the Solomon Islands.
Getting the 40 Gold Medals at the Upcoming Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands government has set itself a target of 40 Gold Medals for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara.
Taskforce Brief Permanent Secretaries on Electoral Reforms
The Solomon Islands Electoral Reform Task Force on Wednesday 26th April, held a half-day information session with all permanent secretaries across all government ministries.
Sir David Looks Forward to Attending King Charles III Coronation
The Governor General Sir David Vunagi is looking forward to join other World Leaders at the coronation of his Majesty King Charles III on 6 May in London.
