Government Archive October 2023
Guadalcanal Province Nurses Complete Training
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) National Nutrition Unit and Guadalcanal Nutrition Program, with the support of NRH Paediatrician Consultant and UNICEF, successfully completed a five-day training of High Impact Nutrition Intervention (HINI) for Guadalcanal Provincial (GP) nurses.
Footbridge Connects Communities in Marovo Lagoon
The communities of Bareho and Tusungoete in Marovo Lagoon, Western Province were able to celebrate this month on the handing over and opening of a Footbridge connecting the two communities.
Team Solomon Holds Final Team Bonding Session
The Solomon Islands athletes who will represent the country in the upcoming Pacific Games took part in their final team bonding session over the weekend in Honiara.
Sogavare Opens 19th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP today officially opened the 19th African Caribbean and Pacific – European Union (ACP- EU) joint parliamentary assembly at the National Parliament of Solomon Islands.
U.S. Government Hosts Business Study Tour for Solomon Islands Agribusinesses
Six Solomon Islands businesses and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) travelled to the United States this month, for a market linkages and business networking study tour.
Sailing Games Venue Preparation On Track
"Iumi Water Sports Park" at DC Park is finalising preparations to host the Pacific Games sailing competition next month.
"Iumi Wan Festival" an Exciting Event During Pacific Games
Honiara residents and visitors gearing up for the Pacific Games are in for a cultural treat, as the Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture & Tourism joins hands with the Sol2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee(GOC) to present the “Iumi Wan Festival.”
Hybrid Power Systems to Improve Rural Connectivity
Australia and Our Telekom have achieved a major milestone in the Solomon Islands' telecommunications enhancement project.
Australian Medical Experts Enhances Capacity for Cancer and Palliative Care
Solomon Airlines has again supported an expert oncology team from Canberra Australia in their mission to help develop medical services for cancer and palliative care patients.
High Level Dialogue Discuss Progress on Pacific Resilience
A High-Level Panel held this week to review progress on the Pacific resilience journey, called for collective action and timely resources to safeguard the region against climate change and disaster risks.
Games Village Ready for Contingents
The Solomon Islands National University as one of the games village is now ready to be occupied by over 5000 athletes and officials from around the Pacific during the 2023 Pacific Games in November.
Seghe Airport to Begin Upgrade
This week, the national government, led by Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP joined other stakeholders to officiate the ground- breaking ceremony to officially start the upgrading of Seghe airport.
UNDP Holds Anti-Corruption Workshop for Youths
A new round of workshops on anti-corruption for youths has been conducted in the capital city under UNDP´s Transparency and Accountability Project (TAP).
Peava Community, a Marine Resource Management Champion
Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the livelihoods of people.
Education Bill to Provide Clear Pathway for the Education System
The Solomon Islands Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Lanelle Tanangada is confident that the Education Bill 2023, once passed by Parliament will provide fresh and clear approach to our education system.
UNASG/UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific meets Sogavare
The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (UN ASG), UNDP Assistant Administrator and UNDP Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja met with the Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare yesterday.