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The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands has achieved a historic milestone with the country’s first-ever coronary stent implantation surgery. The breakthrough procedure was performed at the China-aided Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) by Dr. Wei Bo and nurse Xiong Guobao of the CMT, together with Dr. Brendon Talota…
by Georgina Maka’a Harry Kuma was removed from the Finance ministry the previous weekend because he acted without cabinet approval to suspend the use of sufferance wharves in the country. That’s according to Trevor Manemahaga, who is now the new Minister of Finance. “……yes he acted without cabinet authority,” Manemahaga…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provided SBD 200,000 in support of the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25). The event will be hosted by the Solomon Islands from 25–29 August 2025 at the…
by Georgina Maka’a SIG commits to getting the Bina Harbour Project for Malaita And Solomon Islands The estimated cost of the proposed Bina Harbour Development is over one billion Solomon dollars ( USD 202 million) – covering infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and connectivity. Government foresees the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Project transforming…
On behalf of Australia, I extend warm congratulations to Malaita on your 42nd Second Appointed Day! Australia and Malaita have a deep and thriving partnership across all sectors, built on decades of close cooperation. I would like to highlight some of the outcomes we have achieved together. In partnership with…
By Ednal PalmerIn Apia, SamoaThe opening day of the Development Partners’ Dialogue on Climate Loss and Damage in Apia set a determined tone, as Pacific leaders and climate experts pressed for bold, coordinated action to turn mitigation pledges into concrete outcomes for the region.Delegates from across the Pacific gathered to…
by Ednal PalmerIn Apia, SamoaPacific nations are stepping up efforts to embrace electric mobility as part of a broader drive to cut emissions, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and advance sustainable transport solutions tailored to island realities.The call to accelerate e-mobility came during the climate ‘Unlocking mitigation’ discussions in…
The Japan-funded Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is gearing up for its second intake, with strategic preparations underway to attract high-caliber applicants across Solomon Islands. On July 31st, the JDS Operating Committee convened to establish the recruitment and selection processes for the upcoming cohort. The committee comprises representatives from the…
Police in Honiara will again start a Zero Tolerance Operation in the capital as of tomorrow to ensure members of the public are safe during the weekends. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says they’ve started this operation last weekend with great success. “Twelve suspects have been arrested for different offenses, while…
Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook a site visit of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated…
