Latest News Archive May 2024
23 articles
Manele Hands Over Pacific Games Buses
Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games Jeremiah Manele has handover over keys to recipients of 20 Indian-donated Tata buses at the National Stadium.
Project Facilitates Development of Agriculture Training Manual
The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) by conducting three stakeholders' workshops over the past two weeks.
Thriving Through Humble Beginnings
Jimmy Cheadi, a father of eight children from Areatakiki in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, discovered the power of “start small, think big”.
SolAir Commence Services Between Vanuatu and NZ
Solomon Airlines has commence direct flights between Port Vila and Auckland from 27 May and linking services between Vanuatu and New Zealand.
Honiara Central Market Redevelopment on Track
The expansion of Honiara’s Central Market is on track with the concrete slab being poured this weekend and the concrete pedestals for the market’s new large western roof now in place.
Visitor Numbers Up 24% in 2024 Quarter 1
Figures released by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) for Q1 reveal exciting growth in tourism, with the islands welcoming 4,903 visitors—a remarkable 24 percent increase from 3,940 during the same period in 2023.
Tablets to Modernize Monitoring and Evaluation Practice
One of the main objectives of the Provincial Governments and Service Delivery Project (PGSD) is strengthening the capacity of the Solomon Islands government for better service delivery at provincial level.
Work to Commence at Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre
The construction of the new SBD250m/AUD45m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in East Honiara, Solomon Islands has officially commenced.
Prime Minister Manele Pays Tribute to Sogavare
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has paid tribute to former Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare for his steadfast leadership in the last five years as head of the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA).
Australia Supports New Border Management System
Solomon Islands Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon. Jimson Tanangada has welcomed the new Australian-funded Border Management System for Solomon Islands – saying the system is an important agenda for any State as this defines its sovereignty and integrity.
City Council Signs MOA with Basketball Federation
The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) and the Honiara City Council (HCC) has signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for the Multi-Purpose Hall to be the official venue for the High School Basketball Competition (HSBC) 2024.
M & E Training Strengthens WASH Implementation
UNDP with the Ministry of Provincial Governance and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and UNICEF successfully concluded a comprehensive weeklong training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and strengthening the capacity of provincial government officers in designing, budgeting, planning, and implementation.
![Australia was acknowledged for its significant financial contribution of AU$25 million [SBD135 million] that enabled the country’s historic joint election last month.](https://d2t3awir4hhcxt.cloudfront.net/images/news/a2d023fc-ff8b-4313-a9ca-2689b185f1ec_big.webp)
Australia's Support to Elections, Games and Infrastructure Applauded
Australia’s huge support in helping Solomon Islands achieve its target of hosting a successful 2023 Pacific Games, the recent Joint National and Provincial Elections and ongoing Infrastructure development programmes has been applauded.
Value of Labor Mobility Highlighted
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has highlighted the value of Australia’s Pacific Labour Mobility scheme as an important source of revenue for Solomon Islands during his meeting with the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
Solomon Islands and Australia Held Fruitful Discussions
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele and the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Richard Marles held fruitful discussions yesterday as the two leaders sought to further strengthen the cordial relations between the two countries.
Turning Sea Grapes into Sustainable Beauty Products
In a groundbreaking initiative, women from four communities in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands have launched a new line of body lotion and soap made from sustainably harvested sea grapes.
World Vision Partners with Kastom Garden to Support Makira
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) and Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) solidified their commitment to strengthening food security in Makira through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week in Honiara.
Hon. Nori is First Ever Female Deputy Chair of Caucus
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has made a historic appointment by naming Hon. Cathy Nori, MP for Maringe Kokota, as the first-ever female Deputy Chair of Caucus.
Manele Calls for Support to Economic Growth
Solomon Islands, Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has extended his call to all stakeholders including the private sector, development partners and civil society to support the National Government in efforts to grow the national economy.
US$8 Million by Global Fund to Combat Tuberculosis and Malaria
The Solomon Islands celebrates a monumental step forward in the battle against tuberculosis and malaria after the signing of a crucial new grant agreement with the Global Fund.
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Visits Solomon Islands
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Hon. Richard Marles, is currently in Honiara, Solomon Islands this week.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Meets Manele
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters and a delegation of Parliamentarians from New Zealand made a brief stop-over in Honiara to meet with the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele and selected members of his cabinet yesterday.
Australia Delivers School Books Across Solomon Islands
The Australian Defence Force, in collaboration with the Education Sector Support Program and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), completed deliveries weighing an estimated 5,000 kgs of educational resources to three provinces across the Solomon Islands.
