Economy Archive September 2022

Group photo of Permanent Secretaries Finance and Treasury & Health and Medical Services with officials and the managing directors of companies that were awarded the job to construct the AHCs and RHCs.

Local Contractors Implement Health's Infrastructure Roll Out

A sum of SBD$63 million plus is locked and ready to go with six (6) local construction companies, who were awarded the tender to construct three (3) new Area Health Centres (AHCs) and three (3) Rural Health Clinics (RHC).
The team thanked SPC for the nutrition posters given to food dietetic services at the NRH, stated the posters are very handy to their awareness program.

National Referral Hospital Conduct Awareness on Healthy Food & Dietetic Services

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Catering Department, Food and Dietetic Services will revive its ward to ward awareness to patients this week.
The Tabletop Exercise is the initial step taken to collect information that will help a technical team to review the evacuation plan developed some forty seven years ago (1975) for the people of Savo if the volcano shows signs of a possible eruption.

ADF and Government Agencies Looks at Evacuation Plan for Savo in the Event of an Eruption

The Australian Defense Force (ADF) – Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risk Response Program 2022 Exercise Longreach – Savo Volcano Table Top Exercise concluded in Honiara on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) supported by members of the Australian Federal Police working as part of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), visited and held an awareness talk for students and teachers of HCA.

Police Visits Holau Christian Academy As Part of Community Outreach

Despite the wild weather on Wednesday 21st September 2022 Police visited Holau Christian Academy at White River in West Honiara to conduct an awareness talk.
“This is an Armageddon, Deep Impact and Don’t Look Up all rolled into one,” said Glen Nagle, spokesman for the CSIRO-managed Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.

NASA Sends Rocket to Collide with Asteroid

Asteroids could potentially wipe out the human race, that is why NASA is sending out a rocket to collide with an asteroid as part of our planetary defence plan.
“This has become our sweet success. As from the first five hives we received as part of the SGP support, we’re working to increase the number of colonies up to 50.”

Sweat Success: A Sustainable Approach to Honey Production

By Jimmy Nolan
Located in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, honey producers in the Malemale community have created a sustainable beekeeping model that produces high profits but at the same time allows the environment around it to flourish.
Long-serving Solomon Airlines staff with CEO Gus Kraus – pictured left to right including their time with Solomon Airlines Florence Padabela (35 years),Timothy Neuwa (26 years), John Berry Anga (27 years).

Solomon Airlines Unveils 60th Annivesary Logo

Solomon Airlines will celebrate the airline’s 60th year next month with a program of festivities and celebrations and the introduction of a 60th Anniversary logo.
The Theme of the Pacific Media Summit 2022 is -“The digital revolution - turning threats into opportunities for the Pacific Media.”

MASI Ready to Host Reginal Media Summit

Chairman of the Pacific Media Summit (PMS) 2022 and Vice President of Media Association Solomon Islands (MASI) Douglas Marau says Solomon Islands is ready to host our media regional delegates next week.
The IT department at the ministry will not comment, referring all queries back to the information desk.

Government Revenue Collection System Fails

By Jimmy Nolan
Government revenue over the past few days have not been collected because of a failure in the IT systems.
Margret Desi from Vure Village in North Choiseul travelled to Honiara when relatives told her that the demand for Regukamaha was high. She has been in Honiara for almost two weeks, selling the Regukamaha as a street vendor.

Locals Turn to Homemade Herbal Medicine as NCD Numbers Spike

By Jimmy Nolan
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are on the rise, and many that suffer from such health complications are turning to homemade herbal medicines for treatment.
SIPA’s Chief Executive officer (CEO) Mr. Eranda Kotelawala, and the Permanent Secretary of MID Mr. Stephen Maesiola signing the MOU.

Solomon Ports to Provide Traffic Lights for Honiara City

The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) today for the provision of Traffic Lights, warning sign boards, and road markings for Honiara City.
New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner, Kate Bradlow, speaking at the launch of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative’s (PSDI) ‘Leadership Matters’ report.

Women CEO’s in Solomon Islands Surpass Global Average: Bradlow

New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner, Kate Bradlow, has highlighted an important milestone for the Solomon Islands while speaking to a cohort of women leaders at the launch of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative’s (PSDI) ‘Leadership Matters’ report.
Solomon Islands held the lowest share of women on boards in the Leadership Matters report, with the proportion of women board directors (11%) and board chairs (0%) lower than the Pacific regional average and global average.

Women in Boardroom Less than 11% in Solomon Islands, Study Reveals

The private sector presents opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in Solomon Islands and across the Pacific, but consistent advocacy and effort are critical to increase their boardroom representation, according to the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Gender-Community Liaison Officer for TRHDP, Helen Dolaiano speaking to the participants before the training proper starts.

Making a Difference - More Women Trained With Life Skills

More women from Tina River catchment communities are attending a four-day life-skills which commenced on Tuesday at Mataruka village.
The consultations identified issues and problems under the current constituency development practices through the Constituency Development Funds (CDFs).

Consultation on Constituency Development Policy Successfully Held in Central Province

A five- member team from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully conducted two-days consultations on the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy concept, at the Tulagi Island Lodge in Central Province (CIP) from 6th – 7th September, 2022.
Government officials and participants during the opening of the first day of consultation in Munda, Western Province.

Toiraena: Robust Framework Needed to Achieve Better Outcomes in Constituencies

Deputy Provincial Secretary (DPS) and Provincial Secretary (PS) Acting of Western Provincial Government (WPG), Patrick Toiraena says the country needs a robust framework towards achieving better outcomes in terms of Constituency Development.
The alleged murder happened at Boromole Village at Komuporo area in north Guadalcanal in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 6 September 2022.

Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of 55-Year-Old Man

Police arrest a male adult person for alleged murder of a 55-year-old male person in Guadalcanal Province.
The restart of operations follows a successful test flight conducted on Tuesday using Kirakira as an alternate fuel stop.

Regular Flights to Lomlom to Restart Next Week

Solomon Airlines has announced that regular passenger flights both to and from Lomlom will restart from next week.
Deputy Secretary Technical (DST) Hugo Hebala (second from left back row) with Deputy Secretary Corporate Constance Wane, from left front row with MRD officials who will conduct the consultation and Monitoring and Evaluation activities.

MRD in Munda For Consultations on Constituency Development Policy

A delegation from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is in Munda, Western Province to conduct consultation with its stakeholders on the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy.
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Steven Athas, from San Diego, sands down paint from a swing set during a renovation project at the Rove Children’s Park during Pacific Partnership 2022.

US Navy Engineers Busy as Bees Throughout Solomon Islands

U.S. Navy engineers, known as Seabees, are conducting repairs and enhancement projects throughout Honiara as part of Pacific Partnership 2022.
(Left-Right) MHMS Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil, Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana, WB Health Economist and project mission team leader, Mr. Netsanet Walelign Workie and WB Solomon Islands Health Specialist Mr. Wayne Irava.

Health Minister Greets and Meets with World Bank Mission Team

Health Minister Hon. Dr. Culwick Togamana hosted breakfast for the the visiting World Bank (WB) Mission team currently in the country.
The initiative is implemented by UNDP Solomon Islands and has received financial assistance from the Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands.

UNDP Join Forces With BSP to Help Rural Women Open Bank Accounts

UNDP Solomon Islands joined forces with BSP Financial Group Limited to open bank accounts for free for over 50 women in Guadalcanal province, encouraging more women and girls to gain financial independence.
Of the 10 deaths, 4 had influenza A H3, 1 with chlamydia pneumonia, 2 had no swabs taken, 1 swab was invalid and 1 swab returned negative for any viruses or bacteria and the other result is still pending.

Drop in Influenza Cases Though Not Yet in the Clear: MHMS

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says nationally there’s been a 49% decrease in the total number of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) cases reported between Aug 19 and 25.
Mrs. Pauline McNeil Health Permanent Secretary & Mr. Netsanet Walelign Workie, WB Mission team leader & Senior Health Economist of WB chairing the joint MHMS, MoFT & WB meeting on the implementation of the WB Funded health project.

World Bank Mission In Country to Support MHMS Health Project

A World Bank (WB) mission is currently in Honiara, providing technical support towards the implementation of the current USD$13 million health project, funded by WB through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFt) and managed and implemented by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through its Project Management Unit (PMU).
Tourism Solomons Head of Sales & Marketing, Fiona Teama, Tourism Solomons Australia/NZ Industry Marketing Representative, Richard Skewes, Solomon Airlines’ National Sales manager, Raquel Oliveira, Tourism Solomons Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke, and Tourism Solomons PR Consultant, Mike Parker-Brown.

Solomons Islands is ‘Good To Go’ in Australia

After more than 800 days cut off from the rest of the world, a senior Tourism Solomons team has hit the ground running in Sydney and Brisbane, its aim to reinstate the destination’s presence and relationships on the Australian travel industry scene as quickly as possible.
Far right National Healthy Settings Coordinator Mr. Ben Rickie and (second in front row) Dr. Edgar Pollard presented basic clean-up tools to Halavo community on behalf of Rotary Australia, WHO and MHMS.

Health Targets Malaria Hotspots as Cases Soar

The Ministry of Health and Medical services (MHMS) is targeting Malaria hotspot areas, starting with Central Province.
RSIPF Commissioner Mr Mostyn Mangau presents a certificate of appreciation and a RSIPF plaque as a token of appreciation to RAPPP Advisor James David Miller.

RSIPF Farewells a RAPPP advisor

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on 31 August 2022 bid farewell to Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) Advisor James David Miller.
“This is one of our greatest needs and seeing our children and mothers collecting fresh water at our doorstep now is something we are thankful for," said Charles Bice, Chairman of Pisage community within Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province.

Maringe-Kokota Constituency Gets Fresh Water

Chairman of Pisage community within Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province has thanked the national government through MKC Office for funding their community water supply project.

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