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Two fully-equipped portable clinics are being installed by Australia at the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to ensure uninterrupted healthcare continues during construction. The new clinic buildings and a refurbished Naha Clinic will be operational by mid-February, increasing the current clinic’s capacity to care for…
Solomon Islands will attend the World Government Summit (WGS) for the first time since its inception in 2013, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from February 11th to 13th. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will attend the 12th edition of the World Government Summit (WGS) following an invitation from His…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has urged contestants of the 2025 Miss Pacific Pageant to unite and use their voices and talents to advocate for the rights of women, youth, and children, who are often disproportionately affected by these challenges. He remarked when the Miss Pacific Pageant contestants paid a courtesy…
By Georgina Maka’a The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 officially kicks off on Sunday, February 2, in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The launch marks the beginning of an exciting week for the 8 Pacific Islands beauty contestants as they embark on their journey to become the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands in…
by Georgina Maka’a Delays by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) to provide requested documentation of its spending to auditors are slowing down the auditing of the 2023 Pacific Games spending. NHA is the body the Solomon Islands Government tasked to take charge of the two-week games, which brought in thousands…
At the heart of the Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership are enduring relationships,and people and cultural connections. As Pacific nations, we share an ocean and a future – custodians of the vast Blue PacificContinent. The spirit and energy of our people, our ancestries and cultures are our greatestasset. The connections between the First Peoples of…
Over 8,300 Solomon Islanders have to date worked in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, and this year looks set to be another successful year. That’s according to the Australian High Commission in Honiara. “Sixty-two PALM workers attended the first pre-departure briefing for 2025 last week,” a…
By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Government has been announced as the platinum sponsor of the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant.The highly anticipated event is set to take place in the Solomon Islands in early February.This year’s event will feature a remarkable lineup of eight contestants representing Papua New Guinea,…
By Georgina Maka’a The application process and visa requirements for Solomon Islanders to travel to Australia remains rigid for now.Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles who visited Honiara over the weekend reiterated that Australia and Solomon Islands Governments have had conversations on the matter.Since 2023, when the current Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Monday 13 thJanuary 2025, released the National Examination and Placement Results for Years 9,11 and 12. This was after the Minister of Education, Hon. Tozen Leokana signed off the release of theresults. This is in accordance with section 64 (1)…
