Latest News Archive October 2024
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FFA Marks Ground-Breaking of New Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) held a ground-breaking ceremony recently in Honiara to unveil the design and commencement of the construction of a new building complex for its Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC).
Manele's Visit to Gulf States Brings Substantial Benefits
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s recent visit to the Gulf States of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia has attracted substantial funding support for the Solomon Islands, ranging from infrastructure, renewable energy, budgetary support, and social infrastructures.
Australia Supports Women in Leadership in Business
Australia is proud to be Solomon Islands nambawan development partner.
Solomon Islands to Host Oceania Rugby 7s
In a landmark moment for rugby in the Pacific region, the Solomon Islands Government in partnership with Oceania Rugby and the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation has announced that the 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s will be hosted in Honiara on December 7th and 8th.
Successful Court Circuit Held in Taro
The Taro Police have successfully hosted a week-long court circuit at the Taro Police Station, with the Principal Magistrate from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court presiding over the proceedings.
Bilateral Ties in Communication and Aviation Strengthened
A high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands, led by Minister of Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto, recently visited Port Moresby to enhance bilateral cooperation between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the communications and aviation sectors.
Minister Highlights Health Priorities at WHO Meeting
The Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS), the Hon, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai has informed the health leaders at the WHO 75th Regional Committee meeting of Solomon Islands’ challenges and interventions on Health Financing, Oral Heath and Digital Health.
Empowering Communities Through Data
The Household Income and Expenditure Survey, HIES, 2024-2025 has commenced as of Monday 21st October 2024.
Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association Holds Gala
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association held their annual gala recently, celebrating the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links.
Police Assures Schools of Safety
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara.
Isolation Units under World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response Project Progressing
Construction work at 3 Isolation Units funded by the World Bank’s Covid-19 Emergency Response Project through the Project Management Unit (PMU) within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is progressing well and expected to be soon completed.
Health Delegation Attends WHO Regional Committee Meeting
On the first day of the 75th Regional Committee Meeting of the Western Pacific the Minister for Health and Medical Services the Hon, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai has informed Regional Committee some of the steps Solomon Islands are taking to ensure Health care facilities are climate resilient.
RSIPF Appeals to Social Media Users Against Disinformation
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is urging social media users to act responsibly when sharing information online.
Gizo Correctional Centre to Receive Fencing Upgrade
A major step forward was taken with the recent signing of a contract to engage a local contractor for the major fencing project of the Gizo Correctional Centre.
RSIPF Receives Forensic Equipment from RAPPP
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received vital forensic equipment and consumables from the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP).
Women in Business Leadership Report Launched
The proportion of women in business leadership in the Solomon Islands has seen a significant increase, as according to speakers at an event held in Honiara to mark the launch of a new report from the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Inclusive Education Manual Launched
The Solomon Islands Inclusive Education Manual was officially last week at a special ceremony held at the New Zealand High Commission.
East Kwaio Opens New Constituency Office
Constituents of East Kwaio constituency (EKC) will now have easy access to vital government information and development assistance following the official opening of their new constituency office at Lunga, last Thursday.
Education Ministry Congratulates Waimapuru Graduates
Director School Service of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Mrs. Jullian Feni Lilo, has congratulated the graduands of Waimapuru National Secondary School who have excelled in their academic performance this year.
Constituency Officers Ready to Serve
The 150 constituency officers of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) are ready to discharge their duties and serve our people as the ministry is now preparing to rollout the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) program 2024.
National Education Plan Review Begins
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) began a one-day internal Mid-Term Review of the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2022-2026 with the Senior Management Team and Head of Divisions at Heritage Park Hotel.
World Mental Health Day Commemorated
The Ministry of Health and Medical (MHMS) together with its partners on 10th October celebrated World Mental Health Day with the theme: “Prioritising Mental Health in Workplace”.
Development and US Cooperation Discussed in Courtesy Visit
Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, welcomed U.S. Senate Minority Clerk Paul Grove during a courtesy visit as part of an assessment and review of U.S. foreign assistance and security programs by the U.S. Department of State.
Suspect Arrested Following Stabbing at Gilbert Camp
A suspect in his 20s has been arrested for the allegation of murder after a stabbing incident at Gilbert camp area early this week.
Groundbreaking Begins Kilu'ufi Improvement Project
The SBD120 million Kilu’ufi Improvement Project, funded by the Japanese International Corporation Agency, JICA, kicked started this week with a ground-breaking ceremony at the project site in Kiluúfi, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.
Government Pursue Labor Mobility Scheme with United Arab Emirates
Soon after establishing its Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, Solomon Islands wasted no time in registering its interest to partner with the gulf region in the area of Labour Mobility.
MFAET Conducts PACER Plus Presentation to SICCI Members
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade recently addressed members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus.
Government Engages Development Partners in Dialogue for Bina Project
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), held a productive roundtable dialogue with development partners aimed at fast-tracking the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project.
Tourism Solomons Celebrates Success of Bonfire Festival
The recent Bonfire Festival in Honiara, centered around Melanesian music, has been hailed as a major success by Tourism Solomons, which has called the event a potential model for promoting local cultural, musical, and sporting events to international markets.
Minister Wasi Thanks New Zealand for Funding Support
Solomon Islands Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Honorable Franklyn Derek Wasi, has thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their generous funding support of SBD100k towards the country’s cocoa sector.
Manele Acknowledges Reopening of Tarekukure
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the partnerships that resulted in the reopening of the Tarekukure Buying Centre in Choiseul Province.
Faith and Health: A Partnership for NCD Prevention
The Solomon Islands, known as the “Hapi Isles”, but unfortunately, approximately 70% of deaths in Solomon Islands are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Waneagu Medical Centre Opens in Moresby
His Excellency William Soaki, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki joined the Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Hon. Tozen Leokana who was on an official visit to Papua New Guinea for the opening of the Waneagu Medical Centre in Port Moresby.
Briars Rugby Team Touches Down
Briars Women’s Rugby 7s from Sydney Australia have arrived to participate in a series of friendly matches with the Solomon Islands Rugby 7s women team at Town Ground Rugby Stadium this Saturday.
Fun Day Hosted with Burns Creek Community
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) hosted a school engagement activity yesterday with students from Mercy Christian School, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, and the Burns Creek community in East Honiara.
RSIPF Awaits ESP Audit Report Referral to Begin Investigation
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is waiting for the referral of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report from the Office of Auditor General (OAG) before commence its investigation.
World Bank USD6m Project launched to Boost Audit and Statistics Capacity
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) and the Auditor General’s Office acknowledged the World Bank’s support at the official launch of the Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project in Honiara this week.
Enumerators Deployed for Pilot Testing
More than one hundred and forty enumerators and supervisors currently on training for the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2024-2025 are participating in a pilot test for the survey in certain areas in Honiara.
Provincial Consultation on CDF 2023 Draft Regulation Concluded
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully concluded its provincial consultation on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 draft regulation and its drafting instructions.
Workshop Conducted to Empower Ward Development Committees
Citizen participation is essential for local development, but it is often missed from the planning process in Solomon Islands.
Teachers Look Forward to New Salary Structure
Teachers across the country were overjoyed as their new salary structure and classification have been approved and will be implemented in 2025.
King George School Opens New Lecture Theatre
The government-state owned school, King George Six (KGVI) National Secondary School has officially opened its lecture theatre on this week, to cater for an improved access to a conducive learning environment.
Australia Awards Short Course Launched
The first Australia Awards Solomon Islands Short Course Award- a Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development- has officially launched.
Sports Training Program Rolls Out
Starting today, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is teaming up with Rugby Australia, the National Rugby League, and Volleyball Australia to deliver a sports training program at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).
Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement Signed
The Solomon Islands and Saudi Arabia have signed a ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’ further strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
JANUS Makes Arrest on False Pretence Case
Taskforce Janus have arrested a 47-year-old male suspect for the allegation of multiple false pretenses and uttering false document charges on 26 September 2024.
National Football Squad Named
Solomon Islands National Team squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026—Oceania Qualifiers was announced today in a Press Conference ahead of the team’s departure for Fiji this weekend.
Mataks FC Defends Title in Futsal League
The SIFF Super Futsal League has officially concluded, with Mataks FC emerging victorious once again, successfully defending their title with an impressive 9-point lead.
CSSI Training on Crime Prevention and Mindset Concludes
Fifteen officers of the Correctional Services of Solomon Island (CSSI) are the latest recipients of a 3 days’ workshop on Train the Trainers (TT) delivered by New Zealand (NZ) Police under Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) at Rove Correctional Facility in Honiara.
Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP recently met with His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwadi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) recently in Abu Dhabi.
Manele Holds Bilateral with IRENA's Deputy Director General
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele recently held a significant roundtable bilateral consultation with Gauri Singh, the Deputy Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), marking a pivotal step in the Solomon Islands' renewable energy ambitions.
Lambi School Receives New Classroom
Taking a step toward enhancing education infrastructure in Solomon Islands, Lambi Community High School celebrated the official handover of its newly constructed double-story classroom building.
Rohoima Wins Pacific Break 2024
Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu'ana Rohoima shared a heartfelt moment with his family when he received the life-changing call from Nesia Daily’s Jacob McQuire and Michael Chow, informing him that he had won the Pacific Break 2024 competition.
New Embassy in UAE Opens
This week marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the official opening of the Solomon Islands' new embassy in the UAE.
USP Solomon Islands Draws Record Crowd
Over a thousand students from 18 high schools across the Solomon Islands were excited to participate in The University of the South Pacific (USP) Open Day, held today at the new King George campus in Honiara.
Strengthening Collaboration for a Smooth LDC Graduation
The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN OHRLLS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Solomon Islands’ graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Locally Produced Drinking Chocolate Launched
Australia's investment in the Cocoa Sector has boosted Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to launch a new locally produced drinking chocolate.
Australia Supports Expansion of Quality Childcare Services
Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara.
Solomon Islands is Now Member to the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation
Solomon Islands deposited its instrument accession to the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) with the Government of France to become the 35th Member State of IALA.
Tourism and Peace: Solomon Islands Celebrates World Tourism Day 2024
The tourism industry in Solomon Islands was proud to join the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace.’
Government Hosts Consultations on Medicine Policy
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) partnered with World Health Organization (WHO) to host a stakeholder consultation to review and update the 2015 National Medicines Policy.
Estonia Pledges Support for Solomon Islands Digital Transformation Journey
The Republic of Estonia has expressed interest to assist Solomon Islands in its digital transformation efforts.
