The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through its National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, marked International Day for Persons with Disability with the culmination of a disability inclusion campaign in the public sector, which commenced in August this year. The commemorative event for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was held at […]
In a recent parliamentary session, Hon. Jnr Tuhaika, Member of Parliament for Rennell and Bellona, addressed the ongoing issue surrounding the unpaid 33 shipments of bauxite, resulting in an outstanding debt of SBD 288 million. Responding to a question about the views of his constituents on the matter, Hon. Tuhaika made it clear that this
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The Prime Minister, Honorable Jeremiah Manele praised the commissioners of the Solomon Islands Commission against Corruption (SICAC) for their contribution to the establishment of SICAC. Prime Minister Manele made the acknowledgment during a function to farewell the four-person commissioners. The commissioners included Chairperson Sir Frank Kabui, Deputy Chairlady Anika Kingmele, Waita Ben Tabusasi, and Jimmy
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The third China Medical Team (CMT) to the Solomon Islands conducted a free medical outreach program at Henderson Court on Sunday, offering comprehensive health check-ups to local residents and promoting community well-being. The program provided a range of specialized medical services, including infectious disease treatment, acupuncture, cardiology, nephrology, and urology, ensuring diverse healthcare needs were
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The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Director of Primary Health care Dr Rex Maukera joined the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Hon Franklyn Derek Wasi and its delegation to the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Small Islands Developing States Solutions (SIDS) Forum from the 5th to 8th November 2021 in Suva, Fiji. The
The recent enforcement of the new law by HCC Law Enforcement on Monday, which mandates the removal of tints from public vehicles, has caused unrest among local owners, bus drivers and conductors. In protest, some drivers have gone on strike and are encouraging others to join them, often in unsafe and unlawful ways. A video
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Correctional Service Solomon Islands Commissioner Mactus Forau recently attends the Asia Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA) 2024 in Hong Kong, China. This year’s APCCA, themed “Collaboration for Sustainable and High-quality Development”, was attended by about 140 Correctional Chiefs and representatives from 30 Asia-Pacific countries and regions, as well as representatives of relevant professional organisations.
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Honiara, Solomon Islands – 3rd December 2024– The Premier of Malaita Province, Honorable Elijah Asilau MPA, has welcomed the proactive steps taken by the government, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and stakeholders to conduct studies on coral and marine ecosystems and implement the coral reef rescue project within the province. This initiative is part of the
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The total arrival of persons for the second quarter of 2024 was 12,521, an increase of 23.3% compared to the previous quarter (1st quarter 2024). The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, released the latest International Arrivals bulletin on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. Acting Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli said compared to the same quarter a
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The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through the National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, has acknowledged the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) as one of the ministries that has embraced disability inclusion in its policies. Notably, the support provided by MWYCFA, particularly through the Children’s Development Division and the Women’s
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