Mr Coward says that he is excited to be returning to Honiara and is also looking forward to visiting Nauru as soon as he can.
Mr Coward says that he is excited to be returning to Honiara and is also looking forward to visiting Nauru as soon as he can. Source: GOV.UK

The Solomon Islands, often seen as a global center for marine diversity, is also supporting this call. Countries Call for Protecting at Least 30% of the Global Ocean by 2030

More than 100 countries have publicly committed to the protection of at least 30% of the Global Ocean by 2030, often referred to as “30 by 30”.

Nurses stationed at the Taro hospital in Choiseul province. Commitment Towards Taro Hospital Redevelopment Project Reinforced

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Senior Executive Management (SEM) held a meeting recently with the Premier and members of the Choiseul Provincial Government on the redevelopment of the current Taro Hospital in Choiseul.

Virtually Connecting and Building Pacific Communities in COVID-19 Pandemic Times

Hosted for the first time virtually from 6 - 9 September 2021, the Pacific Internet Governance Forum 2021 (PacIGF) brought together stakeholders to discuss and debate policies based on the theme ‘Working towards inclusive, safe and accessible services in the Pacific region.’

Reaching the 90% Vaccination Threshold

The country will open its borders if we reach 90% vaccination coverage, this was the assurance given by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his nationwide address on Monday.

Features

The tok stori revealed a lack of awareness of how climate change effected women in both rural and urban settings in Solomon Islands.

Tok Stori, Climate Change and Gender in Solomon Islands

By Ruth Maetala and Dr Michael Spann

In Solomon Islands, tok stori is a culturally accepted method of sharing information, generating knowledge and learning.
Women from Solomon Islands smile as they hold up clams. A new study says that well-being of South Pacific islanders remained steady despite the drop in tourism.

South Pacific Islanders Stay Afloat Despite Losing Tourists

Although COVID-19 lockdowns severely affected the financial wellbeing of people dependent on tourism, the social, mental and physical well-being of South Pacific islanders living in the region's main tourist destinations actually showed improvements, according to a study.
Kina’s Westpac Offer Finally Rejected – What’s Next?

Kina’s Westpac Offer Finally Rejected – What’s Next?

By Dek Joe Sum

This week, PNG’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) rejected the acquisition of Westpac PNG by Kina Securities (the owner of Kina Bank) in its final determination.

Letters to the Editor

SIPA Unjustified Vehicle Charges

By Everest Edgar Kairi from SINU, Honiara

Ports security is very vital because marine transport is a very thriving and extensively used form of...

Vaccination

By Sam Gibson from Brisbane

Hi there, seems like your government is doing the right thing, but should be cautious when enforcing...

Kurukuru lost to Morocco

By Warren Thomas from Buala

Don't give up Kurukuru, the fight is not over yet. You have another two more games to go against Portugal...