Economy Archive September 2024
Working Together for a Healthier Solomon Islands
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, was joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Popora Bosawai, to announce Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national health priorities through more than 20 new and continuing partnerships.
Minister Conroy Concludes Visit
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has concluded a two-day visit to Solomon Islands.
Another PHD for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands bags another PHD with the recent graduation of Dr Kerryn Sogha Galokale who graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Pacific Studies from the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
Lee Kwou Kuen to Build New TB Ward
The Lee Kwou Kuen (LKK) Group of Companies has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to healthcare in the Solomon Islands by announcing the construction of a new tuberculosis (TB) ward at the National Referral Hospital (NRH).
Upgraded Aola Wharf Handed Over
The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has handed over the newly upgraded Aola Wharf, the primary wharf facility for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Maritime Force, to the Solomon Islands Government.
New Design for Future Health Support Discussed
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services' Senior Executive Management and Australia's Health Team met last week to discuss the new design of Australia's support to the Health Sector from 2025-2028.
Special Economic Zone Policy Remains Top Priority
The development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Economic Growth Centers remains a key policy priority for the National Government, aimed at diversifying and expanding economic activities across the country.
Energy Project to Finance Photovoltaic Parks
The Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Development Project will finance two photovoltaic (PV) parks and a utility-scale grid-connected energy storage system in the Solomon Islands.
2024 a Record Breaking Year for Bomb Disposal
2024 has been a record year so far for the removal of explosive remnants of war remaining in Solomon Islands from the Second World War.
New USP Solomon Islands Campus Opens Doors
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is thrilled to announce that students have officially started attending classes at the newly constructed, state-of-the-art campus located at King George (KG).
Hon. Pat Conroy to Visit Honiara Today
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, will travel to Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea this week to further strengthen Australia’s deep and enduring partnerships in the Pacific.
Chaplain Puts Faith in Spreading the Safety Message
Locals in Munda and Noro in the Western Province of Solomon Islands have welcomed a joint force of more than 250 personnel from eight nations, including Australia, supporting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force on Operation Render Safe.
High Level Delegation Tour EOD Operations Render Safe 2024
A high-level delegation visited the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) in East Honiara and later flew to Munda in Western Province on 12 September 2024.
Commemorating World Physiotherapy Day 2024
The National Rehabilitation and Disability Division, Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) commemorated World Physiotherapy Day last week with various activities that ran for the whole week.
Government to Boost Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber Farming
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting Seaweed, Tilapia, and Sea Cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers.
Tourism Solomons Specialist Online Training Relaunched
Underlining Tourism Solomons marketing efforts in the key Australia and New Zealand markets, the national tourist office‘s recently-relaunched 'Hapi Isles' Online Training Program has now attracted more than 200 travel agents.
Commissioner Makabo Presents Credentials to President of India
His Excellency Anthony Makabo, the first High Commissioner of the Solomon Islands to the Republic of India, presented his credentials to the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, 6th September 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Commissioner Soaki Meets Pope Francis
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, had the honor of meeting His Holiness Pope Francis during the Pope's historic visit to Papua New Guinea.
Australia Supports CSSI Workshop
More than 60 Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) officers took part in a three-day series of intensive workshops for senior representatives from CSSI and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS).
Australia Boosts Support for Cathliro Cocoa Facility
This week, Australia announced further support for Solomon Islands’ cocoa industry through a new processing facility to be built at Cathliro in Honiara.
MEHRD Rolls Out Socialisation of Education Act 2023
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has begun a roll-out socialization of the Education Act 2023 to Education Providers in the Honiara City Council area.
‘Ocean 12 Ministerial Conference’ Held in Tulagi
The government for National Unity and Transformation through the Ocean 12 Steering Committee successfully concluded the National Ocean Conference in Tulagi, Central Province, delivering the ‘Ocean 12 Ministerial Conference, a tick in the government’s 100 days policy.
Stellae Energy Reports progress on Geothermal project
UK-based Green Energy Solutions and Assets Company Stellae Energy Ltd (Stellae) has reported significant progress on the proposed geothermal power project in the Solomon Islands, which is initially targeting a 30-MW capacity development.
Citizen Participation Workshop Conducted in Tulagi
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Provincial Government of Central Island Province organized the workshop on Citizen Participation in Local (Ward) Level Planning in Tulagi on 30th August 2024.
Australia’s Ambassador for First Nations People Visits Solomon Islands
Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed is travelling to Solomon Islands to participate at the 13th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara from 2-5 September.
Delegation Attends Water Forum
A Solomon Islands delegation is at the 8th Pacific Water & Wastewater Forum and the 15th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo, held this week in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Police Conducts Awareness at Guguha School
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Community Policing Team in Buala, Isabel Province, recently held an awareness program at Guguha Community High School.
Turning Waste into Wealth
A composting initiative has kicked off in the Gizo, Solomon Islands, marking a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and waste management.
National Operating Theatre on Emergency Mode
The Operating Theatre at the National Referral Hospital has gone into emergency mode, meaning services have scaled down due to shortage of consumables and anaesthetic drugs used for operating patients.
Local Communities Call for Urgent Police Intervention
The communities of Afio and Anololo in Malaita are calling for urgent police intervention as the issues of kwaso (homebrew) and marijuana continue to escalate.