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USP SI Open Day attracts record crowd at new state-of-the-art campus

USP SI Open Day attracts record crowd at new state-of-the-art campus 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. This year’s Open Day was particularly special, as […]

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Joint External Evaluation on Health Emergencies Concludes with 4 Key Recommendations

JEE WRAPS UP WITH 4 KEY RECOMMENDATIONS The weeklong Joint External Evaluation on Health Emergencies conducted by both external and local experts wrapped up last Friday in Honiara with 4 overarching recommendations.  Over the week 22 external experts from around the world, worked closely with National Technical Experts to review 19t technical areas of the

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High-Level Policy Dialogue on Disability Inclusion Coordination

High-Level Policy Dialogue on Disability Inclusion Coordination In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance the coordination of disability inclusion across sectors and levels, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, through its National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, organized a one-day policy dialogue meeting with government ministries and stakeholders on August 27, 2024, at the Heritage Park

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Annual National Eye Conference will bring Eye Care Professionals Together Next Week

EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS PREPARE FOR ANNUAL NATIONAL EYE CONFERENCE Eye Care Nurses and Doctors will next week participate in the Annual National Eye Conference in Honiara which is expected to bring together more than 40 eye care workers from the provinces and the regional eye centre as well as a handful of provincial non-communicable diseases

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MHMS and WHO Host Consultation on National Medicine Policy

Solomon Islands Government Hosts Key Consultation on National Medicines 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. Held recently at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, the event gathered key voices from across the

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Australia Funds Expansion of Daycare Facilities in Honiara

Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara. Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton said, “a lack of affordable and accessible childcare facilities can significantly hinder the ability of women to fully participate in the workforce and succeed in their jobs.” “Australia’s support of

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Cocoa Fever in Solomon Islands

Australia continues to invest in the Solomon Islands cocoa sector. This investment has been boosted by Australia’s support for Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to launch a new locally produced drinking chocolate. Launched in celebration of KPSI’s 20th anniversary, the new product celebrates KPSI’s recent value-added cocoa processing and export expansion through the Solomon Islands-Australia

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Solomon Airlines Partners with Bonfire Festival 2024 with Special Sale on Airfares for Attendees

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Solomon Airlines is thrilled to announce their official partnership with the Bonfire Festival 2024, an international music festival held in the Solomon Islands that is dedicated to celebrating the regions vibrant music scene in partnership with renowned headliners from across the Pacific region. Taking the lead in organizing the festival is

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