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Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is facing a growing environmental concern: the alarming increase in littering, particularly of 1.5-liter plastic water bottles. These bottles, being the most common source of drinking water in the capital for the past several years, have now become one of the most visible forms of pollution in and […]

The new Vadede Telekom Tower in North Choiseul has connected hundreds of families, schools, local businesses and clinics across the region. Communities in Vadede, North Choiseul say their newly installed Telekom Tower, has transformed their lives, helping families, teachers and healthcare workers to stay connected Previously one of the most hard-to-reach areas in Choiseul, Vadede

WITSI Members provided support and advice throughout the day, many of whom are alumni of the Junior Professional Program 12 MAY 2025 The International Girls in ICT Day Conference 2025 drew an enthusiastic crowd of 250 participants, including 40 members and speakers from the Women in Information Communication Technology of the Solomon Islands (WITSI) and

In a powerful and emotionally charged statement, the Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has issued a bold call for educational sovereignty, criticizing the ongoing practice of outsourcing curriculum design to foreign consultants. His message, titled “Who Designs Our Future? A Wake-Up Call on Foreign-Led Curriculum in the Pacific,” has created widespread discussion

The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) today marked a significant step forward in its ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its Head Quarter Office operations. This milestone was highlighted during the MPNSCS Functional Review Validation Workshop, where Permanent Secretary Karen Galokale delivered her opening remarks. PS Galokale opened

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is proud to announce that construction of the country’s first dedicated vehicle test lane will begin shortly, marking a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize land transportation services and enhance road safety. Currently, this vehicle inspection technology is stored at the mechanical compound, pending the completion

𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is currently undertaking a critical review of its Strategic Plan 2021–2025. This review will directly inform the development of SINU’s next Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. Alongside this process, SINU is developing a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework that will ensure its strategic objectives are not

The Executive Director of the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has issued a public statement raising alarm over an ongoing national shortage of condoms, which has persisted since February 2025. The shortage, which affects the entire country, has coincided with a noticeable increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and SIPPA warns that HIV rates

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through the National Referral Hospital (NRH), yesterday celebrated World Health Hygiene Day (WHHD) with the theme “It might be gloves, it’s always Hand Hygiene”. Sharing her remarks at the event, Dr. Janella Solomon, Medical Superintendent, National Referral Hospital, explained the theme, “It might be gloves, it’s always

Thirteen Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) including representatives of the Solomon Islands Health Research and Ethics Review Board (SIHRERB) of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Mrs. Freda Pitakaka-Lusi, Chief Research Officer, National Director of Nursing Supervising and SIHRERB Secretariat and Dr. Leeanne Panisi, Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology and SIHRERB Member