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By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has hosted the country’s first Cancer Survivors Breakfast in Honiara today as part of this year’s PinkTober campaign. The event, held at the Heritage Park Hotel, brought together cancer survivors, family members, healthcare professionals and national leaders, including SIPPA Executive…
Australia has welcomed the transition to full 24/7 health service delivery at the recently opened Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. On Tuesday, just six weeks after initial opening, the 24/7 Birthing Centre commenced operation, and the Urban Health Centre extended its hours of operation to round-the-clock primary medical care.…
Australia is supporting TVET students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to gain hands-on experience through Australian-supported infrastructure projects across Solomon Islands. Egah Kapaqole, Priscillar Fakai’a and Delmah Motui recently completed a six-week internship with local contractor Hatanga, which is constructing the new Seghe Market. Australian High Commissioner Jeff…
Girls and young women are among the hardest hit by climate change-induced loss and damage in the Solomon Islands, according to Kastom Keepers founder Millicent Barty. Loss and damage refers to the unavoidable, irreversible economic and social impacts that occur when climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are no longer…
by Charley Piringi Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is rapidly transforming pregnancy and birth into a “fatal faultline,” exposing mothers and newborns to unprecedented, life-threatening risks. That was the alarming warning delivered to climate decision-makers gathered in Fiji this week for a critical Pre-COP summit. …
Australia is partnering with Primerise Limited, a local woman-owned business, to increase the supply of high-quality, locally grown flowers in Solomon Islands. Under its flagship private sector development program, Strongim Bisnis, Australia will co-invest in irrigation and greenhouse infrastructure to improve flower quality and enable more consistent year-round production and…
A young Solomon Islander, Sharon Inone, has won a prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Young Leaders Award from the UK. Inone was presented the award yesterday by British High Commissioner, Paul Turner. The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) was established by the late Queen and works with young people across…
The Gold Ridge Women Farmers’ Poultry Project has acknowledged the support of the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, which is helping women farmers expand poultry production and strengthen their businesses. Chairlady Joyce Pohungke said SIART support had enabled the group to improve its poultry housing and increase…
Women play a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability and community wellbeing in Solomon Islands’ mining communities, participants heard at a workshop in Honiara. The workshop focused on strengthening women’s participation and voices in the extractive industries sector. British High Commissioner Paul Turner, UNDP Pacific Office Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altangerel,…
North Guadalcanal mothers discover the power of breastfeeding For young mothers gathered at Good Samaritan Hospital in North Guadalcanal, World Breastfeeding Week became more than a celebration. It was an opportunity to learn, reflect and better understand how breastfeeding can give their children a healthier start in life. Mothers attending postnatal…
