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The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) yesterday commenced its National Annual Operation Plan and Budget (AOP&B) 2026 workshop in Honiara, bringing more than 120 participants, consisting of the Senior Management Executive, Heads of Corporate DeHeads of Public Health Programs, Heads of NRH departments, Provincial Health Directors, Provincial Nursing Directors, Provincial Accountants. The four-day

The accounting profession in Solomon Islands has a bright future, and it is being shaped by emerging leaders like Betty Caroline Nanau, CPA (Aust.), the proud recipient of the 2025 ISIA Emerging Accountant Award. In just over five years, Betty has made an extraordinary mark in her field. As a Senior Accountant with Morris &

27/08/2025 Three routes under the government Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) are now operational, enhancing maritime connectivity and flow of goods and services spurring economic development and improved access for remote communities across our islands. The newly awarded routes include:– Route 3: Servicing Sikaiana Island (ongoing)– Route 5 to Rennell Bellona Province (first trip expected soon)–

Two representatives from the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands recently attended the 2025 Parliamentary Professional Services Network (PPSN) Conference, held from 23–25 July in Perth, Western Australia. Hosted under the theme “Your Career, Your Move – Building Capability for Better Parliaments”, the conference brought together parliamentary professionals from across the Pacific and Australia for

26/08/2025 The Solomon Islands Government, in partnership with the People’s Republic of China, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its logistical capabilities for the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Summit. A total of 40 state-of-the-art SUVs manufactured by China’s renowned Great Wall Motor have been acquired to ensure smooth transportation for regional

Monday 25 August 2025, Honiara – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, today received on behalf of the Government of Solomon Islands and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) the first 22 of a new fleet of 61 vehicles handed over by the Government of Australia at the RSIPF Headquarters in Rove. Prime Minister

𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) today announced the summary dismissal of its Director of Properties, Facilities & Projects following a full investigation and disciplinary process. The dismissal was made on the grounds of gross misconduct, involving serious breaches of University policies relating to procurement and financial management. The internal investigation found

Four remote schools in North Vella La Vella Constituency (NVC), Western Province, are now connected to high-speed internet following the successful installation of Starlink Satellite Technology with solar off-grid systems earlier this month. The NVC, under the leadership of Honourable Member of Parliament Clezy Rore, funded the Communications Technology project under its constituency CDF allocation

Two groups of Solomon Islanders have left the country last week to take up new opportunities in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. On Wednesday 20th , five workers from Cohort 2 of the Age Care Expansion Program (ACE) departed to join LSA, Blue Adcorp agency in Noosa, Queensland. A larger group