Government Archive November 2022
Ministry of Health Appreciates Generosity of Farmers
The Executive Management of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has acknowledged the kind-hearted members of the Northwest Guadalcanal Development Association for their generous donation of fruits, vegetables and food crops to the hospital’s kitchen last week.
Helena Goldie Hospital Receives Laboratory
The Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province, Solomon Islands is setting up its first medical laboratory.
Former Taekwondo Olympic Medalist Visit SINIS
Dong min Cha, South Korean National Taekwondo athlete, World Champion and former Olympic medalist was part of the small delegation of World Taekwondo Oceania that spent last week at the SINIS Institute during the National Taekwondo Athletes Training Camp.
Evacuation Exercise Tested on Savo
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, with assistancefrom The Australian Defence Force, ADF, successfully conducted a one day Evacuation Exercise on Savo Island.
New Dormitory Built for Gela Ilau
Education in Gela Ilau, Central Province, Solomon Islands has received a boost through the newly built girls dormitory and girl’s ablution block worth SBD 2.3-million.
Pacific Nations Hopeful Despite Pushback on Loss and Damage
Few days into the climate talks and Pacific Island countries have already been strong-armed into taking the short end of stick.
WHO Country Representative Presents Credentials
The World Health Organisation in Solomon Islands has welcomed its new Country Representative.
Royals on Quest for Hat-Trick in Women's Premier League
The two-time champions of the Solomon Islands Women’s Premier League, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Royals Women’s Football Club, are eyeing the top spot once again in the 2022 season.
Health Strategic Plan Launched
After almost two years of review, consultations, and compilation, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services finally launched the Solomon Islands National Health Strategic Plan 2022 to 2031.
New Zealand Announces Loss and Damage Finance for Climate Change
As global pressure mounts for COP27 to deliver on a loss and damage finance facility, Aotearoa New Zealand has announced a dedicated allocation of NZ$20 million in climate funding to address loss and damage in developing countries.
Partnership with Churches in Action to Combat NCDs
The Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Department of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services opened a three- day workshop this week with the theme “UMI TUGEDA to reduce NCD” for Faith Based Organizations and churches under the Solomon Islands Christian Associations (SICA) and Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFCA).
Health Promotion Strategies Analysed
A four-day workshop on social and behavioral change in Solomon Islands, that aimed to strengthen the programing capacity in planning health promotion activities to trigger and sustain social and behavior change ended with great success.
Solomon Airlines Announces 60th Anniversary Celebration Sale
The celebrations continue for the national carrier and travellers across the Solomon Islands, with Solomon Airlines announcing heavily discounted fares on flights across the airline’s domestic and international network.
USP Students Complete Placement at SINIS
Ms. Margreth Asala Hesao and Ms. Alice Alide Samo, students of USP recently completed their 10 week placement at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).
Private Sami Here for Netball and Rugby Trials
Australian Army Private, Ms. Jessica Sami will join the trials for the National Women’s Rugby 7s and Netball squads.